Speaking of sun, we've started a lil garden!
(Cutie starter plants)
As you can see, I was hard at work...
(What? I just had killah workout. Aaaaand my socks never match.)
How CUTE is Michael??? He also lurrrrves sunning himself on the deck.
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So the other day when I said the Protein-Oats & Banana Fro-yo Parfait was so good I might have it again for lunch....
Well, I did!
(This time omitting the strawberries and blending an extra banana. Recipe here)
This morning, I woke knowing it was going to be a gorgeous day. Welllll, I knew this because I was up at 5:30am and it was warm out. Can-not-wait-for-summer!
I will surely be drinking more of these babies!
Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (SunWarrior brand)
frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
hand full fresh spinach
1 t spirulina (optional; a probiotic algae)
1/4 t cinnamon
1/2 t vanilla extract (make sure it's all-natural)
stevia, 1 serving
ice
1/2 t xanthan gum (optional; to thicken)
almond milk
And fresh juice!
Juice playaz
1 cucumber
2 ribs celery
romaine lettuce
1 kiwi
1 green apple
*ginger
*garlic
*parsley
*A little goes a long way!
One final dish that's made it's way into our kitchen a few times recently...
This schmorgishborg of freshness!!
Ingredients
butternut squash, medium sized
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 red onion, diced
yellow pepper, diced
orange pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
garbanzo beans; 1 can, rinsed
black beans; 1 can, rinsed
fresh cilantro 2+ finely chopped (
1/2 lime
olive oil, 2 T
1 T, balsamic vinegar
sea salt, pepper
Directions
(Squash)
1. Boil whole squash until soft (~40 mins), let cool and cube (or buy cubed - much quicker!)
2. Lightly spray squash with evoo, dust with sea salt, and pepper and bake at 425F until browned (~30 mins, flipping once)
(While squash roasts)
1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl
2. Add roasted squash
3. Sea salt pepper to taste
4. Mix well with hands
Serve immediately to enjoy the hot/cold combo or store in fridge until cooled.
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What are you MOST looking forward to eating/drinking this summer?
Do you garden? Herb gardens count!
How cute is Michael? ;)
Yay for a beautiful day! It was actually in the 40s in Chicago today...yikes! Michael is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThe food you make always looks so colourful and fresh....deeeelish! I love warm food when it's cold out and cold food when it's warm out - so I'm looking forward to busting out the smoothie maker, fresh salads and cold things like olives.
ReplyDeleteI am a keen balcony gardener (latest post on the garden is up if you are interested to see it). I have colourful pots and all manner of veg in a tight space, because fresh is always best! And of course I reduce food miles significantly!
And he is Gorgeous and knows it! x
It was absolutely beautiful here yesterday to! Wish I could have spent some more time outside.. but I will take what I can get!
ReplyDeleteI do garden, but I haven't started ours yet this year. Last year, I felt like I started a bit early. I was planning to start this weekend, but the weather in D.C. is supposed to be sort-of gross. So, we'll see.
ReplyDeleteMichael <3
I am really looking forward to fresh blueberries! Also, Michael is very cute :)
ReplyDeleteYay for getting out of work early! Your garden, puppy and mismatching socks are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bowl of nutrition!
ReplyDeleteI'm most looking forward to eating grilled zucchini and salmon made by my papa. CANNOT WAIT!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh this post made me really excited to get up super early in the summer. Love when it's just starting to get light out but still all warm!
Michael = SO cute!
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