I am a changed woman.
I have embraced my love of oatmeal and there is no turning back!!
I was chomping at the bit today to try out the Lunchtime Oats I was dreaming up all morning. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I was willing to throw caution to the wind!
Loaded Lunchtime Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Oats
- 1.75 cups water
- 1/2 cup frozen veggies
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
Toppings:
- Organic Black Beans
- 1/2 teaspoon Parsley flakes
- P.C. Sundried Tomato and Herb Seasoning
- P.C. Organic Primavera Spaghetti Sauce
- Hummus
- More black pepper
Directions: Throw oats and water into a pot on medium heat and stir frequently for 5 mins. Add frozen veggies directly into pot, black pepper, sea salt, garlic. Cook for about 7-8 more minutes on low-medium heat, stirring often. Pour into bowl and add toppings!
I showed the French side for those of you who get a kick out of seeing French on our labels. ;) Biologique = Organic.
After cooking, I poured it into the bowl and it looked like pure heaven. But of course, I knew it was not complete…
I treated the oatmeal as a baked potato and I loaded on the toppings! Spaghetti sauce, hummus, parsley, black beans…oh my!
I used this beautiful wooden elephant spoon that I picked up in Mexico.
I rest my case.
To say this was pure bliss in my tummy is an understatement. I can’t remember a lunch that I have adored this much in a long time!!
Expect to see lots of Lunchtime oats in the near future! I am currently testing this batch to see how long it keeps me full for. Will report back with results!
Do you make savoury oats? What do you put in them?
I feel like the combos are ENDLESS. I already have my next Lunchtime oats planned out- Pizza Oats.
On today’s agenda:
- Workout (30 min treadmill hill workout, speed 4.1, incline 12%)
- Speed Clean house
- Bake 200 Glo Bars
- Huge Bakery Ingredients delivery + call to pay
- Blog
- Packaging + Shipping
- Pick up OSGMOM from Toronto airport (her flight was delayed from snow!!)
- Pick up a few groceries + figure out dinner
- Catch up on 2 weeks worth of email
- Finish Whittle My Middle Exercises
- Import invoices into Excel Spreadsheet
- Take after picture for Whittle My Middle
Enjoy your day!
I really LOVE that spoon.
Yes!This looks awesome and I can’t believe I have never thought to put hummus on oatmeal. I put it on everything else. Thanks for the ideas!
Courtney
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The only savory oats I’ve tried is oatbran with a runny egg & cheese on top. I’ll have to branch out a little…
You are a brave woman. Not only have you hopped on the Oatmeal train but you’ve also entered ‘Savory Oats” territory in record time.
I’ve been eating oatmeal for over a year now and I STILL haven’t gotten up the nerve to try savory oats! And I don’t think I will be brave enough to try it anytime soon :) I’m sticking with my whipped banana oats for now.
Holy YUM! Those oats look fantastic :) I tend to only eat oats at breakfast and have never made savoury oats…..that might have to change now!
I have never made savory oats before – but yours look totally delish! I guess I always think of oats as sweet, but since they are so plain on their own they’re pretty much the perfect base for anything. I will be trying some frozen veggies in mine soon!
What a great idea!! I am definitely going to try this.
Hi, Angela – I’m sorry, I’m a notorious lurker, but I was just wondering if the holidays could bring some healthy gingerbread recipes to OSG? I’ve got a mega craving for some adorable little gingerbread men!
Oooo…This is a grand idea!
I would’ve never thought to have Lunchtime Oats, but…I may have to give it a shot after seeing yours!
I love the Biologique! I moved to the US last year from Canada and realize I miss the bilingual everything :)
Wow I definitely never thought of Lunchtime oats…yuck.
Hmmmm….I think I’ll have to give this a try!
ZOMG! I’ve never had savoury oats. I’ve been wanting to try an egg on my oats though. I’m pretty confident it’ll be amazing…I guess you don’t eat those though!! :-0…vegan eggs anyone?
I’ve never thought of savory oats. They look delicious. I think I see them in my future…. :)
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I am SO excited about this post – I am needing some new lunch ideas that are portable and nutritious and this definitely looks like it fits! Can’t wait to try it out – thanks for the idea!!
I Love savoury oats…they are the BEST!
I’ve never tried savory oats but after seeing all your delicious pictures I want to try!!
Wow, what awesome oats! That might just be my dinner tonight! :D
Ok, I LOVE oats. LOVE THEM. but i’ve never thought of oats with veggies, topped off like a baked potato before.
I’m oddly repulsed and inspired by the thought, so I will be trying this!
Those oats look absolutely amazing! I’ve done something similar involving oat bran, frozen veggies, beans and hot sauce but I think the hummus and spices would kick it up another notch!