This morning was wonderful because there were Oats In A Jar (OIAJ) aka the best breakfast ever! My husband and I actually have an “Oats in a Jar” song which I can’t help but sing (slightly off key) while I make my oats in a jar because its just that exciting; its not every morning that you get to have OIAJ.
This is where it all starts- a almost empty nut butter jar- this morning it was a Peanut Butter Jar
Other items in this mornings mix: cooked rolled oats (1/2 cup rolled oats + 1 cup water; bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until cooked 5-7 minutes), defrosted frozen mixed berries, chia seeds, and a little crunchy granola topping.
Nothing goes better with OIAJ than a nice mug of coffee and an excuse to use my new french press.
My parents got me this little french press for Christmas and it is perfect for those mornings when the Hubz or I are alone and want one cup of coffee instead of making a large french press. Curious on how to use a french press? Check out my how to post here.
Are you a french press, electric coffee maker or instant person? I am a french press person at our house, if we are out I will buy drip coffee but we don’t have an electric coffee maker at home. I really find that a french press makes the best cup of coffee but that’s just me.
My husband makes cold brew coffee with his Toddy cold brewer, basically soaking the grounds in cold water and draining off the liquid which is a coffee concentrate which you can combine with boiling water for an “instant” fabulous cup of coffee. Because the grounds don’t come in contact with the hot water, it doesn’t get any of the bitterness of brewed coffee. I’m an addict, and am now pretty much spoiled for any but the very best coffee. I would, however, love to try the french press for those rare days when we run out of the cold brew for a day or two. And, on the OIAJ – I would think the uncooked, unsoaked oats would be pretty darn chewy. I love oats just about any way, but have never tried them like that!
Oh no you cook the oats! Sorry I guess I should have noted that!
Perhaps I’m just too literal… : )
I just love my french press and can’t wait to get back home from vacation so I can use it again! I miss my morning cup of coffee.
I use a French press most mornings, and I love it. I also have a glass stove top peculator coffee pot that my parents used in the 70’s. I use this a couple times a month. I just received a coffee grinder as a wedding present, so I’m excited to grind my own beans and have even better French press coffee. The oats look great!
You may have inspired my breakfast today (hee hee). I love how your french press is so cute and green- since I’m the only one drinking coffee in this apartment I should consider getting one! I always end up throwing out some coffee from the coffeepot.
I am a french press man for sure!