Happy What I Ate Wednesday, friendly faces! š
I know. You’re shocked. I am too. It’s been about a month (!!!) since I’ve participated in the WIAW party, which is crazy considering I used to do it every.single.week. But don’t you worry — I’m still eating!
Breakfast… I’m still eating… smoothies and cereals.
A peaches ‘n’ cream protein smoothie (recipe coming soon!) alongside a bowl of Enjoy Life chocolate granola.
Wait… what?! No oats?! No oats, friends. No oats. Actually, I haven’t been eating oats on a regular basis for about a month or so. I’ll have them every once in a while when the mood strikes, but definitely not daily like I did for so long. Why? No reason, really — our relationship had just run its course so I decided to start seeing other people breakfasts. We’re still good friends, though š And I’ve got to say that starting the day with a refreshing peach smoothie ain’t half bad… as long as I have something solid to go with them, because I very much enjoy chewing.
Morning snack… I’m still eating… homemade [un]baked goods.
A chocolate chip cookie dough [bar]… and some grapes.
You guyssssss… I can.NOT get enough of this cookie dough. I think this is the first time that I made any kind of bites/balls without using dates as a base, and I’ve got to say that I’m a huge fan. HUGE. It’s the texture that does it for me — soooo doughy and just… ungh! No words. Only inappropriate noises. And they get even better the longer they sit, too. Save me [from me].
Lunch… I’m still eating… snack plates.
Dr.Kracker Seedlander crispbread, Barney Butter almond butter, The Good Bean’s chocolate crunchy chickpeas, baby carrots, and dried figs.
My sweet tooth was in high-gear yesterday and I just didn’t find myself wanting anything savoury when lunch time rolled around… hence the plate full of things that I could happily dip in almond butter š All I can say is thank goodness I’m at a place where I can eat what I want to eat instead of what I think I should eat… so much more satisfying that way.
Afternoon snack… I’m still eating… frozen treats.
I had a mini panic attack when I looked in my freezer yesterday and realized that was out of my beloved ice cream sandwiches. Thankfully, a little more digging lead to the discovery of the sole surviving cocoa pop, which hit the spot juuuuust right. Actually, the bottom half tastes exactly like a fudgsicle… which means that I might have to whip up another batch and make the entire thing chocolatey this time. So good.
Dinner… I’m still eating… cold leftovers.
A bowl of Chickpea Avocado Pasta Salad.
Not gonna lie — cooking has been a huge struggle for me lately. Maybe it’s the warm weather, or the fact that I’ve had too many other things keeping me busy, but the last thing I’ve wanted to do has been spend more time in the kitchen than I have to. Thank goodness that recipe development pulls me away from brinners and pizzas at least once every little while. Check out my latest post over at Savory Style for this deeee-lish dish. It’s cool, creamy, loaded with flavour, and perfect for those hot summer days!
Evening snack… I’m still eating… yogurt messes.
A yogurt mess made with plain Greek yogurt, fruit (banana & peach), cereal (I forget exactly what I threw in there), vanilla almond milk, and cinnamon.
Confession: I eat yogurt messes purely as an excuse to eat more cereal. I like yogurt well enough, but my cereal cravings have been off.the.charts lately, and while I’m perfectly content to sit there repeatedly dipping my hand into an open box, I do occasionally like to transfer it to a bowl and spruce things up… especially since doing so makes it a super satisfying snack.
And that’s that! See you guys tomorrow for Thinking Out Loud!
Do you prefer fruity or chocolatey/vanilla-y smoothies?
Was yesterday more sweet or savoury for you?
And… anyone else feeling a total lack of motivation in the kitchen?
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Can you send me some of that chickpea avocado chicken salad? Talk about ughhhh. That looks incredible. I can’t decide whether or not to make your cookie dough š My self control with those kinds of foods … let’s just say I relate to the “save me from me!”
I am a totally sweet girl yet I can0t have a completely sweet meal! Weird, right? I always need to start with something savoury but I have to finish it with a sweet treat. I can’t have only savoury or only sweet but the best of both worlds. š
I have to say that I already tried your Chickpea Avocado Salad for lunch today and it was divine! I added some olives and cheese and it surely goes in my top pasta salads!
Oh how I’ve missed your precious snack plates! I seriously cannot wait to make that cookie dough. And those dried figs?! Crushing!!
Riiiight?! We need to team up to knock Arman over the head — he called them grotesque!
I inherited my love of vanilla from my grandfather, who used to have a daily dish of ice cream and expound on the virtues of the simple but classic flavor.
Yesterday’s dinner was a bowl of oatmeal and some greek yogurt. I’m just so very pregnant and so tired of cooking. And eating. It gets harder in the third tri when you’re too full of baby to eat any big meals.
Your grandfather definitely got it right — vanilla IS the best ice cream flavour there is, especially since it makes the perfect base for anything you wanna toss on it. And oats for dinner is always a good choice š
It’s funny, I have all of these ideas in my head, but no desire to actually make them. So if you know how to help with that, please tell me!
I’ve been forgetting to eat…please don’t ask me how a food blogger forgets to eat, but trust me, it happens! Come feeeed me!
Your sweet tooth is in hear gear – normal. My non-existent savoury tooth is in high gear, which is why that chickpea avocado pasta salad is just…wow! There is clearly something strangely disturbing in the air; whatever – as long as we roll with it, we’ll be juuust fine hey!?
Fruity smoothies are a crime. Sorry, that’s my belief the majority of the time.
Peaches ‘n’ cream smoothie?! I’m going to refrain from eating my ripe peaches just for that.
Yesterday was half and half for meā my breakfast, snacks, and dessert were sweet; my lunch and dinner were savory. And now you’ve sparked a cereal (*cough* Lucky Charms) craving in me!
Well lookit you being all well-balanced and stuff š And you know you gotta dig into those delicious little pots of gold š I’ve been reliving my childhood days with some Cinnamon Toast Crunch <3
I have to say, I am pretty surprised not to see your typical bowl of morning oats. But seeing the deliciousness of that peach smoothie, I can kind of see why you’ve moved on. Yum!
i go through phases with food too!! sometimes i love oats { im on an oatmeal kick } or then its a smoothie .. or muffins!
You food looks very tasty. The pasta looks delicious, and I have started having cereal with yogurt or fruit in the evening as well. Satisfies my sweet cravings!
I’m going to go with chocolatey smoothies today – but what if I want banana chocolate? Winning combo and best of both worlds ;)I’ve just come out of a bit of a kitchen-rut myself, so it’s spicing up again! Literally. Paprika and cayenne pepper are going on EVERYTHING.
OMG I am definitely replicating that pasta dish- clicking over to check it out as soon as I’m done with this comment..looks so delish! Despite my love for chocolate bars, I almost always go for vanilla-based smoothies…especially in the morning. I am looking forward to your smoothie recipe- peaches are in season right now so I will definitely making the most of it! I don’t know what’s come over me in the kitchen but I have been making new recipes left, right and centre…expect plenty of recipe posts in the near future :)!
Gimme dat snack plate… looks delish. I love love love chocolate, but I usually prefer fruity smoothies. They’re just so refreshing! (cheesy but true)
Glad I’m not he only one who eats cold leftovers. I made an egg casserole to have for breakfasts this week, and every morning I opt to eat it cold instead of waiting for it to warm in a skillet (I’m not a big fan of the microwave).
I eat yogurt messes for exactly the same reason. Its also why I make smoothies in a bow a lot of time, just so that I can top I with granola or some delicious PB puffins. š
And for some strange reason, I’ve gone away from my usual snack plates! I still love them of course, I think my mind just got a hold of some better ideas were lunch is concerned. That, and Ive had a ton of leftovers lately that I hate letting go to waste!
Your food always looks so good and makes me feel inadequate for not cooking such amazing things! ha ha
Girl, you crazy! My eats are far from amazing! I’ve been lazy to the -max-.
say what – chocolate roasted chickpeas?? Is this a new flavor? I want some!!
I’m honestly not sure! We literally -just- started seeing them in stores around here, so it’s all new to me š
i have been trying to get in as many popsicles as possible on a daily basis too.
I love snack plates for lunch! What I need to work on is actually MAKING the plate instead of just standing at the counter with all the veggies, fruit and various dips. š
š That’s basically me on the days I don’t need to photograph my meals. I’ll snack while I’m prepping and probably end up eating at least half a meal’s worth in the process š
Definitely more sweet for me – but yeah, I’ve been totally delinquent on recipe creativity and haven’t WIAWed in like a year (really). But I’m planning to test out some new recipes tonight!
Wow, I can’t believe you’ve stopped eating oats for now Amanda! But I have to tell you, I am soooo looking forward to your peaches ānā cream protein smoothie recipe!! Can we have that, like, now please??? š
Two more days! š
That pasta salad looks amazing! I love pasta salads with avocado! I’ve never made one with chickpeas, though!
Yumm that popsicle looks good! And I’m so glad you did a non-date based cookie dough because I’m entirely too lazy and actually go out and buy said pitted dates. #lazyproblems. ;).
Snack plates will forever and always be the best lunch in my mind!
I definitely prefer chocolate/vanilla smoothies over fruit ones, but I must say that peach smoothie sounds wonderful! Peaches are SO amazing right now!
And yes, I’m feeling a total lack of motivation in the kitchen. I think it’s just because I tire so much more easily now. Justin has been cooking a lot more these days because I’m not up to it.
Most days are sweet days for me. I just throw in the savory stuff because I feel like I have to eat a real dinner in order to have dessert. If I skip a real dinner and only eat sweet, then I end up craving food when it’s time to go to bed.
Dinner is only a hurdle to dessert… I knew there was a reason we were good friends š
Welcome back to WIAW! I go through kicks too. I am on a protein-shakes-for-breakfast kick right now. Maybe it is the hot August weather here in Alabama.
So I don’t know where my sweet tooth is :-S seriously! Lately I just haven’t been feeling it…the ice cream and the cupcakes that I got last week have barely been touched…but I’ve been eating popcorn like it’s my job. I’m so confused right now….
And yes to the lack of cooking motivation. Cooking for myself just means salads, oatmeal and eggs these days…
I need to get on the peach train – I think I’ve only had them once this summer!
Good to know you’re still eating š I love that you eat what you crave and not what you should – what a great and refreshing philosophy. I get so tired of seeing plain, undressed salads (*shudder*)- I mean, nutrition has a place but please eat what you love people š
Chocolately/vanilla smoothies all the way! Though that peaches and cream one does look rather delicious…
It’s been feeling more like autumn as opposed to summer over here lately so I’ve been really enjoying my cooking š even if pretty much everything I do involves roasted vegetable! Just. so. good.
mmm mmmm Yummm please come make me some unbaked homemade goods and yogurt messes please š
You know what they say…if you don’t blog about it, it doesn’t exist! It all looks good Amanda. Cooking has always been a big struggle for me so I completely understand you there.
Pic or it didn’t happen! š Omg literally cannot stop laughing… #proof
Love the messy yogurt! I’ve been on a big cereal kick too lately. I rarely have lots of motivation to cook, that’s what I have Riley for!
Does he have a brother? š
Yum! I can’t wait for the smoothie recipe!
Even your “messy” snacks and leftovers look good!
I’ve been eating a lot of coconut oil recently now that I’m out of bacon!
Peaches are my jam lately – can’t wait for the smoothie recipe. It can be noting to turn on the stove in the summer so I like to stick with quick, cool meals as well.
Those dried figs are the most grotesque things I have ever seen. I thought it was rotisserie chicken lol!
And cheating on oats with oats in another form is a good compromise. Cold food > hot food. Always.