I’m likely either in the clouds or in touching down in the Bahamas right about now…
The boyf and I are taking a much needed vaca in Harbour Island until Monday. It’s an early birthday present for him and some much needed relaxation time for me. I can’t wait to be apart from my computer for six whole days. Eeeeek!
I stocked up on some AMAZING goodies to wear before I left. I’m sure you’ll see them in pictures, but in case you don’t, here are some of my favorite buys: these super comfy light Ray Ban’s (I got them over 60% off at Saks Off 5th!), this dress, this dress, this playsuit, this lace swim komono, this halter one piece, and this tropical one piece, and these nude flip flops (got them at Off 5th for less than $20).
Onto the eats! Breakfast was another hugh jass smoothie with frozen Wild Blueberries, frozen pineapple, frozen organic cherries, frozen spinach, frozen organic rainbow cauliflower (love you, Costco!), a banana, hemp seeds, avocado, cinnamon, turmeric black pepper, and almond milk.
I picked up Newman’s Own organic decaf coffee at Kroger over the weekend because I was really craving the flavor. I warmed some almond milk with cinnamon and raw honey and made a “latte” that was pretty spectacular. FYI, if it’s not organic decaf, the caffeine is extracted chemically rather than naturally with the Swiss water process. I’m not going to drink it every day, but it’s nice to have when I’m in the mood!
Lunch was a popular old blog recipe that I whipped up on Sunday, Hearty Lentil, Kale & Potato Soup! I used a big sweet potato and put it right in with all the veggies. I let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes before adding a whole head of chopped organic purple kale and a splash of balsamic vinegar. I also doubled the coriander. It comes together super fast, making it an awesome meal to prep on Sunday.
I’ve been keeping snacks pretty standard, which makes lunch packing super simple. Every day I take a big organic Fuji apple (I slice it the night before and cover it in cinnamon), organic baby carrots with peanut butter or hummus (don’t knock the PB till you try it!), and some no-bake bites.
This week I made my Raw Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles and Peppermint Chocolate No-Bake Bites.
Dinner was a loose version of my Easy Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry. I had broccoli “rice” from TJ’s in the fridge so I sautéed a bag of that with half a bag of frozen peppers and onions, leftover Brussels sprouts, a couple stalks of celery, a bag of snap peas, garlic, and ginger in olive oil. Then I added the sauce and served it over organic tri-color quinoa with extra sriracha. So delish!
On the side we had salad with this fantastical Carrot Ginger Dressing. I’ll def be making this again!
Dessert was a couple Black Bean Brownies per usual warmed with a glass of almond milk.
Then I was still hungry so I had a bowl of Nature’s Path Heritage Flakes mixed with Brown Rice Crisps and cinnamon. Hit the spot!
I hope you lovelies have a stellar week! I’ll be touching base from Bahamas, don’t you worry. Ciao!
i thought i was the only one that falls over heels for carrots & peanut butter!
i didn’t really like ranch as a kid, and all my friends would look at me weird when i’d eat my celery sticks and carrots with PB
What an epic combo right?!
i thought i was the only one that falls over heels for carrots & peanut butter!
i didn’t really like ranch as a kid, and all my friends would look at me weird when i’d eat my celery sticks and carrots with PB
What an epic combo right?!
The lace kimono is gorgeous! Have a great trip!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to wear it in the tropics. Happy Wednesday!
The lace kimono is gorgeous! Have a great trip!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to wear it in the tropics. Happy Wednesday!
do you still use spirulina frequently? I noticed it hasn’t been in your smoothies lately and didn’t know if there was a reason?
It totally depends on my mood/preferences that morning! I love the nutrients spirulina has to offer.
do you still use spirulina frequently? I noticed it hasn’t been in your smoothies lately and didn’t know if there was a reason?
It totally depends on my mood/preferences that morning! I love the nutrients spirulina has to offer.
Totally love the peanut butter and carrot combo. People can stare all they want, but it is the best!
Totally love the peanut butter and carrot combo. People can stare all they want, but it is the best!
yummy eats! hope you have fun in the Bahamas (but duh right?). random question – what is the little green container that you have your pb in? Thanks!
yummy eats! hope you have fun in the Bahamas (but duh right?). random question – what is the little green container that you have your pb in? Thanks!
heading to mexico next week..so all these cute swim wear are so happening! thanks for the recommendation.
Amazing! Have so much fun 🙂
heading to mexico next week..so all these cute swim wear are so happening! thanks for the recommendation.
Amazing! Have so much fun 🙂
Definitely going to try carrot and peanut butter!!
The combo is unreal!
Definitely going to try carrot and peanut butter!!
The combo is unreal!
Carrots and peanut butter are one of my favorite combos so I’m glad to know other people appreciate it as well (and that it’s “normal”). Anything is better with peanut butter!
Ive even been trying PB on avocado for snacks lately! Sounds so crazy but SO GOOD.
Carrots and peanut butter are one of my favorite combos so I’m glad to know other people appreciate it as well (and that it’s “normal”). Anything is better with peanut butter!
Ive even been trying PB on avocado for snacks lately! Sounds so crazy but SO GOOD.
Adding that to my list of things to try!
Hope you have an amazing trip and enjoy the time to relax!!!
Hope you have an amazing trip and enjoy the time to relax!!!
wait, carrots and peanut butter is weird?? I eat it all the time and never even thought that maybe it wasn’t a typical combo for people haha!
Right! I always assumed it was a standard delicacy 🙂
wait, carrots and peanut butter is weird?? I eat it all the time and never even thought that maybe it wasn’t a typical combo for people haha!
Right! I always assumed it was a standard delicacy 🙂