My coat decided to stop zipping this morning and it’s really taking a toll on my winter tolerance level.
As if the ridonculous tundra-like temperatures weren’t punishment enough…now my coat can’t handle it either?! CHEESE AND RICE.
Anywhoozle, I’ve decided to start eating a banana in the morning around 5:45am when I leave for work because lately I haven’t had time to “sit down” (and by “sit down” I mean hunch over the counter while I read emails) to eat breakfast until as late as 10am. Being up for five hours without eating or drinking (I literally have to write down “drink water” or else I forget) doesn’t make for a happy Hummusapien. I noticed that my mid-afternoon hunger beast was much more tame today, so maybe that’s thanks to the bigger breakfast!
When I finally got around to it, I chowed down on the usual make-ahead steel cut oatmeal with chia seeds, raspberries, and a fabulously adorable single serving Barney Butter raw chia almond butter packet. The cacao and coconut flavor has me going crazy. I also had a banana and half a piece of avocado toast that I mistakenly made for a customer.
Lunch was leftover baked whole wheat spaghetti with kale, mushrooms, and tofu ricotta. Did you see the teaser I posted on Instagram? You guys—this is legit one of the best recipes I ever made. I’m dying to share it with you! I feel like I’m hiding secret treasure.
I snacked on some organic vanilla almond chia granola packs that Mamma Chia sent to Alchemy for us to sample. It was actually one of the yummiest granolas I’ve ever tasted! It has pea protein for a little boost but you can’t even taste it. I love that it has a wholesome ingredient list while staying low on the sugar scale. I’m not sure if it’s even in stores yet, but you should definitely invest in a bag when it hits the shelves.
I nearly ate my bicep off after Body Pump. Dinner was a kale and broccoli wild salmon burger (recipe coming soon!) with two roasted peppers, roasted broccoli, and roasted sweet potatoes with hummus and hot sauce. I never roast peppers, but mine were getting wrinkly so I sliced a couple up and threw them on the tray with the broccoli. Best decision ever.
HIIIIII! I’m sweaty and obsessed with roasted veggies.
I couldn’t resist eating a couple apple cinnamon chickpea cookies (recipe coming soon!) with a glass of almond milk after dinner.
Aaaaaand a brown rice cake smeared with lotsa sunbutter. Hashtag obsessed.
Today one of my lovely nutrition counseling clients posted a picture of the broccoli cheeze chickpea burgers she made and then thanked me for reminding her how to love real food again. I’m still on cloud nine. To say I was touched would be a dramatic understatement.
Our relationship with food is quite an interesting one. Sometimes we love it, sometimes we obsess over it, sometimes we want nothing to do with it. If your relationship with food needs repaired, don’t ever hesitate to email me! You CAN conquer your health, and I’m here to help!
Excited for the recipe!
Excited for the recipe!
Girl I’m so jealous of all the yummy whole foods you eat! I would probably feel A LOT better if I ate more like you, but I can’t seem to find the time!
COOCOO FOR COCO
You can do it! I have faith in you!!
Girl I’m so jealous of all the yummy whole foods you eat! I would probably feel A LOT better if I ate more like you, but I can’t seem to find the time!
COOCOO FOR COCO
You can do it! I have faith in you!!
Tofu ricotta!? I’m intrigued- cant wait for the recipe! I really like Mamma Chia’s other products, haven’t had the granola yet, will try it out soon.
Tofu ricotta!? I’m intrigued- cant wait for the recipe! I really like Mamma Chia’s other products, haven’t had the granola yet, will try it out soon.
So I’m normally a sweet breakfast kind of girl, but you’ve got me drooling over your lunch and dinner at 5:30 AM. And heck to the YES for BB’s cocoa coconut flavour. I had to start making my own because we can’t get it up here and I was going through serious withdrawals…
OMG I need to get on making my own immediately. Why don’t I do that?!
So I’m normally a sweet breakfast kind of girl, but you’ve got me drooling over your lunch and dinner at 5:30 AM. And heck to the YES for BB’s cocoa coconut flavour. I had to start making my own because we can’t get it up here and I was going through serious withdrawals…
OMG I need to get on making my own immediately. Why don’t I do that?!
So this might seem totally random but what glass tupperware do you use? Is it Pyrex?? I am on a mission to throw out all of my plastic tupperware (gross stains and chemicals ew!) but not sure what to get. Glass storageware is kinda pricey! 🙁
I use Pyrex and I love them! They might be a little pricey at first but they will last forever.
Me too!! Target is my life.
Yes, I use Pyrex! I buy them online through Amazon or at Target 🙂
I HIGHLY highly recommend getting glassware with the snap (& lock) lids (eg: Glass Lock). They keep food fresher for, like, a bajillion times longer than containers without them, AND, they’re leak/spill proof. (Make sure to test them out with water first to confirm said leak-proofness; some of the cheaper brands don’t have seals as tight as the higher quality ones and those may leak.) If you have a HomeGoods, TJ Maxx or Marshalls near you, check them out first. you can get ALL kinds of different sized and shaped glassware containers for pretty decent prices. When I first ditched plastic almost 10 years ago, I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and got one in every size GlassLock they had in stock. Some stores have a pretty limited selection for glassware, but with their 20% off coupons (that NEVER expire!!), it’s worth it to grab whatever pieces you can from them. (I think every other person you see on the street has those BBB coupons so ask people you know. You can get them by signing up for mailings on their website. You can use a coupon for each item you purchase, so bring a bunch with you when you go. If you want to go shopping ASAP, I’ll mail you some. I have a whole pile of ’em. 🙂 I’ll give you my email in a follow-up comment if you want to take me up on my offer. Just let me know. 🙂 )
Thanks for the awesome tips, Liz!
So this might seem totally random but what glass tupperware do you use? Is it Pyrex?? I am on a mission to throw out all of my plastic tupperware (gross stains and chemicals ew!) but not sure what to get. Glass storageware is kinda pricey! 🙁
I use Pyrex and I love them! They might be a little pricey at first but they will last forever.
Me too!! Target is my life.
Yes, I use Pyrex! I buy them online through Amazon or at Target 🙂
I HIGHLY highly recommend getting glassware with the snap (& lock) lids (eg: Glass Lock). They keep food fresher for, like, a bajillion times longer than containers without them, AND, they’re leak/spill proof. (Make sure to test them out with water first to confirm said leak-proofness; some of the cheaper brands don’t have seals as tight as the higher quality ones and those may leak.) If you have a HomeGoods, TJ Maxx or Marshalls near you, check them out first. you can get ALL kinds of different sized and shaped glassware containers for pretty decent prices. When I first ditched plastic almost 10 years ago, I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and got one in every size GlassLock they had in stock. Some stores have a pretty limited selection for glassware, but with their 20% off coupons (that NEVER expire!!), it’s worth it to grab whatever pieces you can from them. (I think every other person you see on the street has those BBB coupons so ask people you know. You can get them by signing up for mailings on their website. You can use a coupon for each item you purchase, so bring a bunch with you when you go. If you want to go shopping ASAP, I’ll mail you some. I have a whole pile of ’em. 🙂 I’ll give you my email in a follow-up comment if you want to take me up on my offer. Just let me know. 🙂 )
Thanks for the awesome tips, Liz!
So many recipes coming our way soon, yay! I have the cacao and coconut flavored almond butter in my pantry right now, so freaking good.
Isn’t it divine?!
So many recipes coming our way soon, yay! I have the cacao and coconut flavored almond butter in my pantry right now, so freaking good.
Isn’t it divine?!
Oh my goodness those recipes look so good! I can’t wait until you share them. I’m going to make those broccoli burgers this weekend for sure!
This may sound like a no-brainer, but I would love to see a post about how you roast your vegetables! They look so yummy
Ditto on that. Especially looking forward to the sweet potato chips recipe.
I’ll definitely work on that! Thanks, Michelle!
Oh my goodness those recipes look so good! I can’t wait until you share them. I’m going to make those broccoli burgers this weekend for sure!
This may sound like a no-brainer, but I would love to see a post about how you roast your vegetables! They look so yummy
Ditto on that. Especially looking forward to the sweet potato chips recipe.
I’ll definitely work on that! Thanks, Michelle!
I am seriously so impressed with you and your ability to manage all these projects – while having all these fabulous new recipes for us too!! I have also been snacking on something small like a piece of banana or a nut/seed bite in the morning, since I workout early and then get to my desk and sometimes forget about heating up breakfast until 9 or so. Too long for my hangry self.
Also- I love tofu ricotta and Noah is now more obsessed with lasagna, which is a bad thing because the layering is so time intensive for a weeknight dinner (but the leftovers are DA BOMB. I have some in my freezer. I want those now…). xo
Awwww thanks, Marisa! You can blame it on me loving you guys so damn much. If you love tofu ricotta, you’re gonna fall head over heels in love with today’s baked spaghetti recipe!!
I am seriously so impressed with you and your ability to manage all these projects – while having all these fabulous new recipes for us too!! I have also been snacking on something small like a piece of banana or a nut/seed bite in the morning, since I workout early and then get to my desk and sometimes forget about heating up breakfast until 9 or so. Too long for my hangry self.
Also- I love tofu ricotta and Noah is now more obsessed with lasagna, which is a bad thing because the layering is so time intensive for a weeknight dinner (but the leftovers are DA BOMB. I have some in my freezer. I want those now…). xo
Awwww thanks, Marisa! You can blame it on me loving you guys so damn much. If you love tofu ricotta, you’re gonna fall head over heels in love with today’s baked spaghetti recipe!!
I’ve been making your oats to help fuel my long runs for half marathon training. I’ve been adding molasses instead. SO freaking good and so easy to prep. Lately I’ve been craving bananas and that with oats and nut butter is really pretty much pure bliss in the morning! XOXO
Molasses–holy yum! That would add a nice dose of iron, too! You go girl 🙂
I’ve been making your oats to help fuel my long runs for half marathon training. I’ve been adding molasses instead. SO freaking good and so easy to prep. Lately I’ve been craving bananas and that with oats and nut butter is really pretty much pure bliss in the morning! XOXO
Molasses–holy yum! That would add a nice dose of iron, too! You go girl 🙂
Your WIAW posts always make me so hungry. I want this day of eats. Can’t wait for all those recipes you have coming up! That granola looks delicious.. I am such a granola fiend.
You’ve gotta try the granola! It was so epic.
Your WIAW posts always make me so hungry. I want this day of eats. Can’t wait for all those recipes you have coming up! That granola looks delicious.. I am such a granola fiend.
You’ve gotta try the granola! It was so epic.
I have 4 open containers of nut butter in my fridge right now and the sunbutter is my current fave. Its SO good on oatmeal. Those chickpea cookies look yummy, can’t wait for the recipe!
I have four too!!! Is that a problem? I think not.
I have 4 open containers of nut butter in my fridge right now and the sunbutter is my current fave. Its SO good on oatmeal. Those chickpea cookies look yummy, can’t wait for the recipe!
I have four too!!! Is that a problem? I think not.
YES to rice cakes! Also, is it just me or have raspberries been AWESOME lately? I’m obsesed!!
ALLLL the rice cakes. I got raspberries on sale 4 for $5 last week…EPIC.
YES to rice cakes! Also, is it just me or have raspberries been AWESOME lately? I’m obsesed!!
ALLLL the rice cakes. I got raspberries on sale 4 for $5 last week…EPIC.
I must see this baked spaghetti recipe immediately! Wow, that sounds amazing. And you broccoli cheez burgers, ahhh! So many things to make. 🙂
You make eating healthy look so delicious and I think it’s awesome that you are influencing others to follow suit. It’s very obvious that you have found your calling! <3
You’re the sweetest. I’m drooling over all of your recent cooking adventures. SO much to make, so little time!
I must see this baked spaghetti recipe immediately! Wow, that sounds amazing. And you broccoli cheez burgers, ahhh! So many things to make. 🙂
You make eating healthy look so delicious and I think it’s awesome that you are influencing others to follow suit. It’s very obvious that you have found your calling! <3
You’re the sweetest. I’m drooling over all of your recent cooking adventures. SO much to make, so little time!
I think I’m obsessed over all the little recipe teasers you did here. Those cookies! Tofu ricotta! I want it all!
I revealed one of the teasers today! The cookies are next.
I think I’m obsessed over all the little recipe teasers you did here. Those cookies! Tofu ricotta! I want it all!
I revealed one of the teasers today! The cookies are next.
Wow, you are such a busy girl! With all that you do in a day I can see where your great eating habits are really paying off. You always seem to have an abundant amount of energy to get you through working/exercising. The foods that you have shown in this post look fabulous. Have you tried TJ’s chia seed and flax peanut butter? It is really good on sprouted bread or in my morning oats.
JanB
Ain’t that the truth! It’s all about prepping food ahead of time, to be honest. When I don’t have something in the fridge to eat for dinner or pre-roasted veggies, I end up eating scrambled eggs or an Amy’s burrito. I haven’t trie that peanut butter, but it sounds fab!
Wow, you are such a busy girl! With all that you do in a day I can see where your great eating habits are really paying off. You always seem to have an abundant amount of energy to get you through working/exercising. The foods that you have shown in this post look fabulous. Have you tried TJ’s chia seed and flax peanut butter? It is really good on sprouted bread or in my morning oats.
JanB
Ain’t that the truth! It’s all about prepping food ahead of time, to be honest. When I don’t have something in the fridge to eat for dinner or pre-roasted veggies, I end up eating scrambled eggs or an Amy’s burrito. I haven’t trie that peanut butter, but it sounds fab!
I can’t wait for the salmon recipe. That sounds yum!
It’s coming soon to a blog near you!!
I can’t wait for the salmon recipe. That sounds yum!
It’s coming soon to a blog near you!!
Hi Alexis! Good thinking on having the banana, because hanger is not a good way to start the day. I love the looks of your eats, and I must say that I’m also glad you go to BODYPUMP. I’m a PUMP instructor, and taking a class like that will up your appetite like crazy! Happy WIAW! 🙂
I love that you’re an instructor! So fun! I started consciously squeezing my booty after each squat and it made a HUGE difference. I was so sweaty!!(And hangry.)
Hi Alexis! Good thinking on having the banana, because hanger is not a good way to start the day. I love the looks of your eats, and I must say that I’m also glad you go to BODYPUMP. I’m a PUMP instructor, and taking a class like that will up your appetite like crazy! Happy WIAW! 🙂
I love that you’re an instructor! So fun! I started consciously squeezing my booty after each squat and it made a HUGE difference. I was so sweaty!!(And hangry.)
Thou shalt not hide secret treasure. Thou shalt, however, invite friends [and by that I’ll just assume we’re friends 😉 ] over for baked spaghetti lunches. Read: I need this in my life #OMGkaleseasonisalreadyover and hope you’ll bump it up in your recipe queue.
The secret treasure has been revealed!!
Thou shalt not hide secret treasure. Thou shalt, however, invite friends [and by that I’ll just assume we’re friends 😉 ] over for baked spaghetti lunches. Read: I need this in my life #OMGkaleseasonisalreadyover and hope you’ll bump it up in your recipe queue.
The secret treasure has been revealed!!
QUESTION! When you roast your veggies, do you put olive oil on them or do you just simply spread them across the pan and sprinkle with seasons and place in the oven? I know it seems like a simple question BUT I’m learning how to cook and have googled recipes, but my sweet potatoes NEVER come out looking like yours so I figured I would take a shot and ask you! I LOVE YOUR BLOG it is so helpful! I’m learning how to cook and am currently in school, but I’m committed to eating healthy and as I learn your blog has become my go to each week. Seriously I have one of your recipes in rotation EVERY week… Thank you so much you da best!
ANSWER! I preheat the oven to 415F first. Then I line a cookie sheet with a Silipat mat or parchment paper. Then I thinly sliced the veggies, spray them with olive oil spray, sprinkle them with sea salt, and then roast for 20-25 minutes or until they’re done 🙂 So glad you’re enjoying the blog!
QUESTION! When you roast your veggies, do you put olive oil on them or do you just simply spread them across the pan and sprinkle with seasons and place in the oven? I know it seems like a simple question BUT I’m learning how to cook and have googled recipes, but my sweet potatoes NEVER come out looking like yours so I figured I would take a shot and ask you! I LOVE YOUR BLOG it is so helpful! I’m learning how to cook and am currently in school, but I’m committed to eating healthy and as I learn your blog has become my go to each week. Seriously I have one of your recipes in rotation EVERY week… Thank you so much you da best!
ANSWER! I preheat the oven to 415F first. Then I line a cookie sheet with a Silipat mat or parchment paper. Then I thinly sliced the veggies, spray them with olive oil spray, sprinkle them with sea salt, and then roast for 20-25 minutes or until they’re done 🙂 So glad you’re enjoying the blog!
How dare you eat a banana in the morning as well as oats. Who do you think you are?
I swear to God I lay in bed at night and literally laugh out loud at every word that comes out of your mouth.
How dare you eat a banana in the morning as well as oats. Who do you think you are?
I swear to God I lay in bed at night and literally laugh out loud at every word that comes out of your mouth.