You’re going to think I’m crazy…
That’s okay.
My grandma always said, “If they’re laughing at you, at least you got someone to laugh.”
I like making people laugh. So please laugh all you want at my crazy idea for Frappuccino Oatmeal… But give this recipe a chance and I bet you will be astonished at how delicious it is!
When Starbucks starts selling it in 5 years, maybe then you won’t think I’m so crazy. 😉
Frappuccino Oatmeal
(can be gluten-free!)
Recipe from here: CCK Oatmeal Recipes
- 1 serving rolled oats (See nutrition link below, for all substitution notes)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup water or more milk of choice
- 1/4 tsp salt (important to add before cooking)
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules (I use Mt. Hagen decaf.)
- sweetener of choice
Microwave option: Combine first four ingredients in a large pyrex measuring cup, and microwave 4 minutes (watching during the last minute to make sure it doesn’t spill over). Leave in the closed microwave 5 extra minutes, then transfer—uncovered—to the refrigerator to sit overnight and absorb the liquid. The next day, add the coffee, a tiny pinch more salt, and sweetener. Stir, and reheat if desired. (I actually like eating this cold!)
Stovetop option: Combine all ingredients (Cut the water back to 1/2 cup if you’re not planning to let it sit overnight). Cook, stirring occasionally, until oats are soft and fluffy (or until they’re still a little liquidy if you want to let it sit uncovered overnight in the fridge). If desired, chill in the fridge. Otherwise, serve and enjoy.
Topped with my favorite melted Homemade Chocolate.
Question of the Day:
Do you care about what other people think of you?
I used to. A lot. When I was in fourth grade, I completely gave up playing with Barbies just because some girls told me it was babyish. (I bet they secretly still played with Barbies, too!) In middle school, my friends and I practically lived in the bathroom, always checking the mirror to apply extra makeup and make sure our hair was perfect. (Rolls eyes at younger self.)
Thankfully I grew out of my awkward middle-school phase and gradually began doing my own thing and caring less and less what others thought about it. If people think I’m odd, that’s perfectly fine. Being normal is so boring! 🙂
This looks awesome! I’m not a coffee drinker but I love coffee-chocolate flavored desserts; it’s a great combination (obviously I am planning on adding chocolate when making this)
I played with Barbies and American Girl dolls into Junior High, but only with my little sister. Now that I’m in my mid twenties, I’m proud of my quirky choices and I am not apologetic about my values. But I think we all still feel insecure at times!
This is what ive been looking for lately.
except it needs some cream on top.
awesome!
I love your blog!……So I nominated you for a Food Stories Award!
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Someone who gets me!! 😀
I use frozen spinach as a base for desserts! Is that crazy? ;D I think you understand me, right Katie??
YUM! I don’t think you’re crazy at all. It sound delicious to me! 🙂
Looks good!!!!- as far as your question regarding caring about what people think– this is my favorite answer
“When you are truly comfortable in your own skin, not everyone will like you; but you won’t care about it one bit!”
Such a great idea. All I can think is “why did I not come up with this!” All are my favorite things. Great Recipe!
That sounds really good 🙂 I sometimes care what people think, but it depends on what it is.
Thanks for the recipe, Katie! When I make overnight oats, I usually include a bit of leftover coffee from my thermos in addition to fresh almond milk. I like to think of them as “caffeinated overnight oats.” 🙂
Icare what SOME people think of me(My spouse, my kids, close friends). As I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten better at recognizing when its important to care or not care what someone thinks of me. It’s all about balance. Sometimes it’s good to put others first, and then again sometimes its a MUST that you come first and what others think is secondary.