I’ve got a whole bunch of good food coming for you in the next few posts. Today we’ve got a big focus on breakfast and lunch along with some food things I’m loving (products, recipes). Next up will be a big round up of salad bowls and then finally tons of dinner inspo for you.
I would reeeeeeealy like to get back to posting more food in general. In an ideal world, I’d share one recipe per week. Gosh, if I could even get to one per month right now that would be a solid start. Preparing food and being in the kitchen brings me so much joy and I am really missing that creative outlet. I hate being “so busy” that I don’t have time to cook and create. I think I can take advantage of the longer days with extended daylight and make it happen!
BREAKFAST
Cottage cheese scrambled eggs and fresh berries.
Always packing food to take with me to the gym. This is overnight oats with vanilla greek yogurt, oats, chia seeds, blueberries, dried cranberries, milk – set overnight and then topped with some jam and almond butter in the AM.
I’ve been eating a ton of yogurt bowls lately. Plain full-fat greek yogurt with honey, bananas, raspberries, strawberries, dried cranberries and Purely Elizabeth Vanilla Chocolate Chip granola. Peanut butter on top!
Yogurt bowl on the go at work between clients.
Brekki Overnight Oats add blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, dried cranberries and almond butter. I really love Brekki cups for an easy breakfast!
I recently picked up this Orinoco Mocha-Java Blend coffee at The Fresh Market and OMG!!! Best coffee that I’ve tried in a long time – it’s so smooth and balanced while also being rich and flavorful. I always get whole bean coffee because I have a grind and brew coffee maker.
And if I’m not eating a yogurt bowl I am drinking a smoothie. Current combo:
- Vanilla greek yogurt
- Chia seeds
- Medjool date
- Collagen peptides (this is my all-time fave brand)
- 2% or whole milk (no milk alternatives bc you get an extra 8g protein if you use the real stuff and I tolerate it well!)
- Almond butter
- Frozen bananas, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches or mangos
- Frozen spinach and cauliflower rice
- Raw Grass Fed Whey protein (no flavors – just straight up clean whey)
LUNCH
Let me shock you with a lunch that is not a salad or sandwich. Quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, brussels and broccoli and served with roasted red pepper hummus and pita chips for scooping it all up. Cedar’s sent me a selection of their new Reserve Hommus to try and they are delish. It’s made with olive and avocado oils, lots of toppings and extra tahini. I’ve been a Cedar’s fan for years so I knew I’d love it!
Similar lunch but with quinoa, avocado, sautéed chicken sausage and sautéed spinach.
Turkey sandwich with mayo, avocado, sweet pickles, colby jack and spicy mustard – served toasted/melty under broiler. Apples, chips and pickle on the side. For the record, the Whole Foods brand of salt and vinegar kettle chips are POTENT if you like a strong flavor!
Sometimes you can’t go wrong with a PBJ! And there’s something about toasty Cheez-Its with PBJ that is just the best.
Boiled eggs, sumo mandarin and walnut cranberry sourdough with butter and melted cheese (I think it was gouda).
Similar but with avocado toast.
The avocado toast was on this new to me bread that ROYO sent me to sample. They specialize in high-fiber, low-carb, plant-based, high-protein breads and bagels. The co-founder is an RD and the products are made with wholesome, quality ingredients like…
- Flaxseeds for omega-3 fats and fiber and plant-based protein.
- Psyllium husk for plant-based fiber.
- Wheat protein for binding products together.
- Apple cider vinegar as a natural preservative.
Texture and taste are great! I stuck mine straight in the freezer and have been pulling it out as I want to eat it for maximum freshness.
A very rare lunch out at Kid Cashew. I had half of a chicken avocado sandwich and a quinoa-stuffed avocado. I love avocado but don’t think I’d repeat the double-avo order. 
Packed lunch with a sumo mandarin (so sad to see them go soon) and a chicken, avocado and sweet pickle sandwich on honey wheat with colby-jack cheese, mayo and spicy mustard.
Snack plate with turkey and cheese roll ups, mandarin orange and crackers with hummus and cucumbers.
Another afternoon snack of a mandarin, our fave banana muffins and hot tea.
And we’ll wrap with a sweet treat – Finn and I made these salted fudge brownies. It’s been a minute since I baked these and YUM!
Back with more soon!
QUESTIONS
What is your go-to breakfast on the go?
Favorite smoothie add-ins?
Favorite hummus brand/flavor?
These meals look great and serve as good meal inspiration. I’ve been making yogurt bowls mixing plain Greek yogurt with a little Siggi’s in either cherry or raspberry. I also like to add peanut powder. My dad grows Organic strawberries so I’ll add those when I have them!
I know there is only so much time, but it would be fun to see you recreate the stuffed avocado and chocolate chip granola.
I saw the Royo bagels at a local market – sometimes I find these “super healthy” breads give me digestive discomfort with all the extra fiber…have you noticed that with this brand??
Everything else looks delicious and I am all aboard the yogurt bowl train now that the weather is getting warmer!