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. WIAW… an ode to almond butter .

July 2, 2014 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 86 Comments

 Oh my dear, sweet almond butter; how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

I love thee in my breakfast… 

Almond Butter Oats

… where you make my morning bowl of oats, oat bran, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and banana that much more creamy and enjoyable.

I love thee in my morning snack… 

Blueberry Almond Snack Bowl

… even when you’re not technically in buttery form — you still taste pretty good solid, especially when you’ve been soaked overnight and paired with blueberries and white chocolate chips.

I [missed] thee in my lunch… 

Chickpea Salad

… where I had to replace you with avocado because I didn’t think you’d taste very good in a salad with chickpeas, cottage cheese, vinaigrette, and veggies. And while I could have had an almond butter and jelly sandwich, what I really wanted were some sweet potato nachos, so I went with those instead. Try not to be too upset with me.

Sweet Potato Nachos

I love thee in my afternoon snack… 

Thick and Creamy Smoothie

… where you added the most wonderful texture and taste to my thick and creamy chocolate smoothie, which was especially refreshing after a gorgeous Canada Day afternoon walk in the park.

I love thee in my dinner… 

Brown Rice Bowl

… where you paired perfectly with the bowl of honey sweetened coconut basmati rice [and Greek yogurt] that I had in an effort to settle a wonky stomach. It worked… thank you.

I [missed] thee in my evening snack… 

Ice Cream Sandwich

… buuuuuuut only for a moment because ice cream sandwiches don’t really leave a lot to be desired 😉

Happy What I Ate Wednesday friendly faces! See you guys tomorrow for Thinking Out Loud! 

WIAW

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  1. Juvee @ShikenanAfricanshop

    July 17, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Wow! The salad looks good. 🙂

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  2. JBFIT360

    July 6, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I love almond butter and everything looks good!!!

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  3. Mary Frances

    July 6, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    You communicated my feelings perfectly. Almond butter, thee make my life good.
    {but, avocado is a good sub … and works better with chickpeas ;)}

    Reply
  4. Davida @ The Healthy Maven

    July 3, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Oh man I don’t even know what my one food would be?! Maybe coffee?! That lunch salad looks awesome btw!

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  5. [email protected]

    July 3, 2014 at 11:44 am

    I love your midmorning snack: Almonds, Blueberries and White Chocolate Chips too. I’d also take like three of your lunches from the salad to the nachos please. Maybe I could freeze some. 😉

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  6. Yalanda @ Laugh Anyway

    July 2, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Everything looks yum, yum,yum!

    Reply
  7. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes

    July 2, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Whoa….coconut basmati, greek yogurt and almond butter??? Tell me more!

    Reply
  8. Tara @ Rovin' Rambler

    July 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Those sweet potato nachos look fabulous! Bringing me to my ode…cheese. Gooey, melty, delicious cheese.

    Reply
  9. Angela

    July 2, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Why do you soak your almonds? What does it taste like?

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      July 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      Mostly because it softens them up and I prefer them that way, but it’s also supposed to make them easier to digest.

      Reply
  10. Erin @ The Almond Eater

    July 2, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Hhahah this is awesome… glad you didn’t put it on your salad. I was about to be like ummmm…..ew? If almond butter could read it would be happy to read this post.

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  11. Ganeeban

    July 2, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    I wish that I could eat almond butter :/ That and almond milk make my stomach HATE me 🙁 But I can stand regular almonds in small does, makes sense right?!?

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  12. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen

    July 2, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Yup, I would definitely write an ode to almond butter too. I’m actually eating it right now in an almond butter miso stir fry sauce!

    I could also write an ode to sushi. 😀

    Reply
  13. Cassie

    July 2, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I loveeee almond butter. My life doesn’t feel complete without almond butter AT LEAST once a day (usually 3-4 times haha)

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      July 2, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      I have a feeling we would be good friends 🙂 And spend a fortune on almond butter 😆

      Reply
  14. Ellen

    July 2, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I have such a craving for sweet potato nachos now, I think I know what I’m having for dinner! Sweet potatoes are definitely the food I’d write an ode to

    Reply
  15. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    July 2, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Almond butter is definitely on the top of my ode list! Chocolate is also pretty high up there…and now I’m craving an ice cream sandwich!!

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  16. kristin

    July 2, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    love this morning snack idea!

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  17. Jess

    July 2, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    This is awesome. I could definitely write an ode to Greek yogurt. Or eggs.

    Reply
  18. ellie @ fit for the soul

    July 2, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    You’re killing me with all those ricey oaty bowls! I seriously have got to stop saying to myself, “I’ll try that dish this week hopefully”…and just do it, haha.
    And if I were to make an ode to ONE FOOD, it would be….hmm…let’s seee….gosh, too many to choose! eggs! They’re so versatile and can literally go well in/with everything.

    Reply
  19. Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake

    July 2, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Oh my goodness, this post >>>>
    Way cute! If I could eat almonds in every meal all the days of my life, I would. For sure!

    Reply
  20. Ella

    July 2, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Ode to sweet potatoes, for sure! Not the weird white ones though, the wonderfully delicious orange ones… LOVE. Also watermelon, alllll the berries and garbanzos. Almond butter is pretty darn good too, though 😉
    http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26

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  21. Karey @ Nutty About Health

    July 2, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I love almond butter! Seeing all of your delicious pics is making me so sad that I am out of it. That’s what I get for lacking self control & snarfing down another jar in a week. 😉

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      July 2, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      #ifeelyourpain… 😥

      Reply
  22. She Rocks Fitness

    July 2, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I have a lot of odes, but nut butter is definitely probably at the top since it happens every day! I LOVE that basmati rice bowl that you made. That looks AMAZING and I need to try! XOXO

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  23. Polly @ Tasty Food Project

    July 2, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Mmmmm!! I love almond butter! I would give an ode to avocado! I love how there are so many different ways you can eat it!

    Reply
  24. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work it Out

    July 2, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Haha I am the biggest almond butter fan! AB goes with (almost) everything!!!

    Reply
  25. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

    July 2, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I think you should have topped your ice cream sandwich with a little AB! 😉

    Reply
  26. Kate

    July 2, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I literally read this after standing in front of my fridge with my (third? fourth?) spoonful of almond butter thinking “man, I really love this stuff…I wonder if I’ve been eating too much of it…”
    I quickly tossed away that ridiculous thought especially after reading this!
    Almond butter forever <3

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      July 2, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      No such thing as too much AB! Not unless you legit get sick of it, but I have yet to actually experience that happening.

      Reply
  27. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves

    July 2, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I’m more enamored by that honey sweetened coconut rice than the almond butter right now! Wow, that looks so delicious.
    And as much as I’ve come to love almond butter, I would still make an ode to peanut butter 🙂 On my pancakes, in my smoothies, on my spoon, in my oatmeal. Everywhere.

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  28. [email protected]

    July 2, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I’m coming over and ode with you! Almond Butter all the way. I tried them all, coconut, peanut, cashew…..nope. ALMOND it is.
    Those Sweet Potatoes Nachos lool heavenly!! I need to steal this idea!!

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  29. Kaitlin

    July 2, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I cannot seem to get enough nut butter. From almond butter to peanut butter (ok – I’m really on an almond butter trend too!) It’s so darn delicious!

    Reply
  30. Missy

    July 2, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I get down with nut butters in/on my salad all the time .. try it, you might like!
    (Hold the vinaigrette though).
    I usually also hold the tomatoes too… and sometimes I thin it out in a dressing.

    There is no need to neglect your lover at lunchtime (0:

    My ode IS to Peanut Butter and Jelly. I feel like I am constantly writing one in my head. Obsessed.

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