G’day, bagel boos! I’m just over here chowin’ down on waffles and praying for more sunshine.
Breakfast
Sprouted onion poppyseed bagel with cashew cream cheese (process in this post), micro greens from our CSA, everything bagel seasoning and leftover fruit salad with mint. Ate the other half two minutes later!
Overnight steel-cut oatmeal with berries, banana, cinnamon, and almond butter.
Another bagel with one half cream cheese and one half peanut butter and TJ’s raspberry jam leftover from making these epic brownies.
Fox in the Snow breakfast sammie, the world’s best sticky bun, and coffee shared with Jeff.
I had friends over for brunch and whipped up such a delish spread! We chowed down on my Broccoli & Mushroom Breakfast Strata, Zucchini Muffins, and fruit with fresh mint.
These super tasty oat waffles with warmed wild blueberries and maple butter. P.S. I just ordered Kate’s cookbook, Love Real Food, and I can’t wait to make everything! You know how much I love her recipes.
My favorite chocolate croissant and coffee from Pistacia Vera.
Lunch & Dinner
Thai Quinoa Fried Rice made easy with with a bag of frozen stir fry veggies, a big handful of frozen broccoli and frozen peppers, and leftover cabbage. Instead of edamame, I did roasted tofu (pressed tofu sprayed with oil, salt, and pepper baked at 350F for 30 min). It’s such a forgiving recipe but the sauce is AMAZING no matter what. It also makes the best lunch leftovers!
The most beautiful grapefruit and beet salad with lebneh + salmon from The Market.
Fattoush salad with added lentils and rice, baba, pita, and hot sauce from Aladdin’s.
Yummy meal prep bowls (coming soon!) with roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, chickpeas, arugula, jarred marinated artichokes, lemon tahini sauce, and avocado.
A beet rueben so good you’re not gonna believe it. Coming soon to Alchemy 2!
More leftover fattoush.
Vegan Italian Meatloaf Cups with spaghetti, fresh basil, nooch, and roasted asparagus.
One Pot Lentil Taco Skillet made with chickpeas and pecans I whizzed in the food processor. This was so yummy paired with blue corn taco shells, cashew sour cream, lettuce, salsa, and avocado!
Snacks/Treats
The most incredible Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread inspired by my Banana Bread recipe! You guys are gonna FLIP for this one.
Green smoothie with pineapple, banana, hemp seeds, kale, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, orange juice, and almond milk. I’ve been really digging smoothies as a snack around 3pm since I haven’t been wanting them in the morning.
It’s that time of the month and clearly I’ve been craving chocolate like WOAH. I eat dessert pretty much every night. I don’t look at my post-dinner sweet tooth as something I should fight. It’s a cozy ritual that I look really forward to!
Enjoying sweet things daily in moderation is actually a great way to not feel so crazy around sugar. I had a croissant with chocolate for breakfast and still wanted something sweet at night per usual even after I had half a cantaloupe with a spoon. AND THAT’S OK! Thank God for chocolate.
My epic brownies from the freezer stash paired with Breyer’s new peanut butter almond milk ice cream. Such a stellar dessert.
Smoothie with blueberries, banana, spinach, almond butter, oats, cinnamon, and almond milk.
Numi rooibos chai with homemade pecan milk! I ran out of almond milk so I blended up pecans, a date, vanilla bean powder, salt, and water until smooth and frothy. It was INCREDIBLE.
Cinnamon spice Heath Warrior pumpkin seed bar.
I’ve been SO into fresh fruit—mostly pineapple and cantaloupe.
Larabar cherry chocolate bites.
Style
I had been looking for a light jean jacket for a while so I was super happy to find this Levi’s jacket on sale at Nordstrom Rack. I’m also obsessed with this white ruffle sleeve top. It’s a nice soft material and it’s really cute tucked into these high-waisted jeans. I bought it in three colors and especially love this flower version! Also in love with this hoodie.
My favorite waffle knit cardigan, a silk peplum cami from Abercrombie last year, Nike sneakers, and ripped gray jeans from Target last year.
Denim wrapped top and ripped black jeans. You can find the home decor details in this post. See you tomorrow for an insanely yummy pasta recipe!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Love the different colours of all your meals! It’s so refreshing to see someone that balances their food out between “healthy” and “unhealthy” food – it’s nice to treat yourself! :) Also, your waffle knit cardigan is the cutest! :)
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Kori says
Every single meal & snack looks & sounds so good! I can’t wait for the newest bread recipe. 😋 I’m looking for a new set of cooking utensils & was wondering if you had any recommendations. Thanks, girl & have an awesome day!
Allison says
Is it bad that I want one of everything form this post? The food all looks so tasty and style game is on point! I wish every day that I worked from home or worked in a job where I could wear jeans! It’s all I want in this world.
Alexis says
I can’t lie..it’s AMAZING being able to wear what I want!! And no, that’s totally acceptable :)
Emily Tewksbury says
Baiiii money! Going to buy all the cute jackets/cardigans and madewell jeans! Oh, and the food looks pretty good too I guess 😘
Alexis says
Heheh thanks lovely!!
Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off says
Oooh I am so excited for that chocolate zucchini bread! I’m so impressed with how creative your lunches and dinners are; they all sound incredible! Also I know this is so simple, but do you think you could ever do kind of a tutorial for how to deal with tofu LOL. I was always kind of scared of the whole process of pressing and stuff, even though I’ve been cooking for years. Have a great one!
Alexis says
It’s so easy! I use this tofu press from Amazon: https://rstyle.me/n/c2gr3nb82r7 I squish it in there and let it drain for like 20-30 min. Then I cut it into cubes, put it on a lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and season with salt and pep. Bake at 350F for 30 min!
Heather says
That beet reuben looks so delicious!
Michelle says
Can’t wait for that chocolate zucchini banana bread recipe! droool. also where’s your black leather jacket from? love when you share your favorite clothing pieces along with the foooood!
Alexis says
Hey, Michelle! Thanks :) Not sure which leather jacket you’re talking about–LMK!
Rachel says
I love your blog and these posts. It is so refreshing to see carbs and filled plates and bowls. No restriction. I’ve deleted so many food Instagram accounts but love yours. please keep doing what your doing. You have helped me so much ❤️
Alexis says
Hahaha thanks, love! CARBS ARE LIFE. Thrilled to hear I’ve helped you :)
Edie says
You’re the cutest human and your eats are always SO delish. Holy drooling all over my keyboard. Hope you’re having a great week, girl!
Alexis says
You made my day! <3
emily vardy says
Yay for all the zucchini and beet stuff! Beets I mostly like because of how nice that lil burst of color is (and they taste good) but I’m really having a moment with zucchini! Been loving the zoodles lately, and a zucchini loaf next on my list of recipes-to-try
Lucia Wright says
Love Real Food is one of my FAVORITE cookbooks, everything is gold. For a fun drink you have to make her hibiscus pink lemonade – sooo yum and springy!
Ashley says
All of your eats sound incredible! The blueberry smoothie and rooibos latte are going on my list to make ASAP. oh, and grapefruit and salmon are perfect together, especially with that gorgeous presentation. And YES to dessert every day (and sometimes throughout the day) so definitely anticipating your new chocolate zucchini bread recipe =)
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
umm your breakfasts are all maaaaaajor food goals!! they’re all so beautiful, but more importantly they make me picture just the most relaxing mornings – my favorite! and that thai quinoa fried rice is definitely going on my meal plan for next week. i’m in desperate need of some good make-ahead lunches for work that are anything but boring! thanks for sharing these posts, they’re always my favorite :)
Kristin says
that beet reuben looks INSANE! i may need to take a drive down to Ohio!
Haley E Daye says
How DO you eat so many carbs and stay so thin?!?!!! Carbs blow me up like a balloon!!! What’s the secret girl friend??