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April 8, 2015 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 81 Comments

Happy What I Ate Wednesday, friendly faces! πŸ˜€

Also known as the day where I show you [almost] everything I ate on [Monday]. These posts can get a little lengthy, so let’s skip the fancy intros and head right into the good stuff, shall we?

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Breakfast was a tall and refreshing green smoothie made with: 2 frozen bananas, 1 Medjool date, 2 spoonfuls of hemp seeds, 1 scoop of Greens+, about a cup of almond milk, and a few handfuls of baby spinach. Tasty.

Super Green Morning Smoothie

I actually notice a big difference in how I look and feel when I eat more greens, and I’ve found that adding a few handfuls to my morning smoothie has been the easiest way to get them in… especially during those times where I’m just not feeling the salads (read: the last 3 months). And yes…I realize it looks like a cup of swamp water, but I promise you it tastes infinitely better.

Shortly after that, it was time for coffee…

Foamy Almond Milk Latte

I’m not someone who can drink coffee first thing in the morning — I need some food and water in my belly first. I usually start my day with 2 or 3 cups of water, move on to a cup of my favourite tea, have breakfast, and then whip up a homemade latte about 2 or 3 hours after I wake up. This one was extra epic because I sweetened it with a homemade date syrup, and if you’ve never paired coffee and dates… you need to get on that!

And I needed a snack that I could chew on after all that liquid, so I had a bowl of white basmati rice cooked in coconut milk and sweetened with honey. Kind of random to reach for in the morning, but… meh.

Morning Bowl of Rice

Lunch came in two parts because I was hungry and couldn’t figure out what the heck I wanted to eat. Part 1 was a salad made with baby greens, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, mushrooms, chickpeas, avocado, and a homemade tahini dressing…

Loaded Lunch Salad

While Part 2 was an experimental French toast bake that I’m hoping to share the recipe for soon…

Baked French Toast

Is it just me, or are you guys the snackiest in the afternoon too? My appetite seems to be the craziest between the hours of 2 and 5, which is why having a bowl of Mini Eggs and jellybeans sitting within arms reach while I work probably isn’t the best idea πŸ˜† But… #Easter.

Easter Candy

And because I generally photograph my recipes in the afternoons, and it’s impossible for me to get through a shoot without wanting to eat my subject, I snacked on a almond fudge protein bar, which I seriously wish I could make more often because they may just be one of my favourite recipes that I’ve ever posted. It’s just a little hard to make old recipes when you’re constantly experimenting with new ones #foodbloggerproblems.

Almond Fudge Bar

But if we really wanna talk #foodbloggerproblems, let’s talk about the fact that I had [almost] the same thing for dinner that I had for lunch…

Perfect Baked French Toast

I always test and tweak my recipes multiple times before I post the finished product, and well… someone’s gotta eat the trials! Thankfully, I think I’ve found my winner, so no more French toast for dinner. Sad face.

Aaaaaand because clearly I didn’t eat enough breakfast foods today, cereal as a snack to finish off the day…

Cereal Before Bed

Happy Wednesday, friendly faces! πŸ˜€

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  1. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out

    April 10, 2015 at 9:10 am

    OMG homemade date syrup?! I have to try some!

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  2. [email protected]

    April 9, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I’m feeling snack right now, although I think your post is to blame. That and the weather. It’s dismal, rainy and grey which makes me want to curl up horizontal on the couch while snacking on comfort food.

    I love those morning smoothies, and I do believe including greens makes a huge difference. For me, it gives me an extra dose of iron, which ultimately allows me to donate blood which then goes to save a life. See, greens are rock stars. πŸ™‚

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  3. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together

    April 9, 2015 at 8:06 am

    I’m always hungriest in the morning. I drink hot water with lemon and coffee and typically run before eating anything… then I’m like knocking everything over trying to eat something.

    Reply
  4. Emily

    April 8, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    Hey Amanda! As a huge fan of your blog , I’m excited to see WIAW coming back!
    Anyways, I noticed that “calm” mug back in the brownie breakfast bake and I think I have the same one! (At least, they look identical.) If I’m correct, the brand is Magenta, right? So, I was wondering if it’s actually oven-safe, because it doesn’t specify that it is on the bottom of the mug…
    Thanks! And keep up the great work; you’re a huge inspiration, and I appreciate all your posts!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 9, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Hi Emily! It’s an awesome mug, eh? But I’m not sure if it’s oven-safe either. I actually used a different dish to bake my French toast and then just transferred it over for the sake of taking pictures.

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      • Emily

        April 9, 2015 at 1:05 pm

        Ah, I see! And yes, I eat everything from that mug

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  5. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    April 8, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    My biggest food blogger problem is condoning things like bananas and jelly beans then having poptarts harass me about it which in turn, sparks cravings. Fail. Whale.

    Reply
  6. Ellie

    April 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I drink almond milk with my breakfast first thing in the AM. That’s also usually when I am hungriest πŸ™‚ I am all about breakfast foods (like PB&J) all day everyday. I think it’s the sugar factor that accompanies most breakfast food. Sugar=Yum

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 9, 2015 at 8:58 am

      Ha! I definitely can’t argue with that logic πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  7. Whitney

    April 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    That latte with date syrup sounds amazing. The weirder the green smoothie looks the better it tastes typically! πŸ™‚

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  8. Angela

    April 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Looking forward to the recipe! I noticed you do a loot of quick bread baking – have you ever tried baking with yeast? I swear yeast based breads are so much yummier.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 8, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      I believe it! I wouldn’t mind experimenting with yeast more eventually, but at this point I’m still a complete noobie with it and I’m always afraid I’ll end up with something that resembles the texture of a hockey puck. One of these days I’ll bite the bullet and try it out, though!

      Reply
  9. Brittany

    April 8, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Ahh I haven’t been reading blogs at all lately, but I can just say I sure missed yours and your beautiful food pics!!! <3

    Reply
  10. Kat

    April 8, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    easter candy is going to be the death of me. I cant stop eating it![hides face in shame]

    Reply
  11. Alison @ Sweetly Petite

    April 8, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I am so looking forward to that French Toast bake. As for the smoothie, I am definitely getting the ingredients to make it next time I go grocery shopping! πŸ˜€

    Reply
  12. Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me

    April 8, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I am loving the color of your smoothie! It looks vibrant and chalk full of good ingredients. Mmm it’s radiating health right there.

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 8, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Right?! I swear I feel better even just looking at it πŸ˜†

      Reply
  13. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries

    April 8, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I’m always pretty thirsty when I wake up, so I have a big glass of water to start my day. And I’d say I’m the hungriest come mid morning/early afternoon…right around lunch time or a little earlier than that, especially if I teach classes or workout that morning.

    Looks like a delicious day of food!

    Reply
  14. Marissa

    April 8, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Jellybeans and your snack look delish! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  15. Katie

    April 8, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    That almond fudge looks amazing…and you can never have too much breakfast in one day.

    Reply
  16. Nicole

    April 8, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    The first thing I drink is water.
    I’m hungriest usually between breakfast and lunch, so I almost always have a sizable snack, unless I had a humongous breakfast.
    Breakfast Dinner Fave: Definitely oatmeal! I especially like Purely Elizabeth Apple Cinnamon rolled oats cooked in milk and then topped with a spoonful of almond butter. If I’m in the mood for something cold, some cereal with milk and fruit hits the spot, too.

    Reply
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