Crazy Days

Lately, I've been in the mood for frozen-fruity goodness things for breakfast.



2 cups frozen spinach, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 scoop whey vanilla protein and 1 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze

 A purpley green monster....? It tasted like chocolate. I swear.

Oh an also, hummus.

Who else adores hummus? I had some of the BEST hummus in california and simply had to try and re-create the recipe (that the owner wouldn't share! darn!) back home. I'd say it came out pretty fire.

Amazing Tangy "Hummus"

Ingredients::

2 cans garbanzo beans, drained

1 tsp garli powder (or one clove of natural garlic)

Juice from half a lime (yes, lime)

Pepper & Salt to personal preference (I added a lot of salt, though I usually eat low in sodium, because it really compliments with the lime juice. Try it!)

2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Now, the olive oil is very crucial that it's a good quality, delicious tasting oil. I use a brand called Fruttato Colavita First Cold Pressed. It can easily be found in most major supermarket.

You might also notice the lack of Tahini in this recipe. I added it. It did NOT come out the same as the hummus I was trying to duplicate. Therefore, I left it out despite actual authentic hummus calling for it... I'm not a picky person. Tasted like hummus to me!

This recipe is super easy. Simply dump (yes, dump it all in there) the ingredients into your food procceccor and let it do it's magic. If you need to add a tablespoon of water to reach desired creaminess (I did... I like creeeaaamy hummus) by all means, go ahead!

Refrigerate for an hour (because all the flavors are really accented when the hummus is cold) and dip dip dip! Maybe with some homemade Lavash?

recipe coming soon!

I'm gonna go attack that hummus now.

Om nom nom. ♥

At Starbucks... finally getting an update in!

 So, California so far has been amazing.... I've seen and done so much, the people here are wonderful, the weather and atmosphere. Everything is gorgeous! The days have been perfect, visiting different areas with the boyfriend. I will post a more detailed post when I return home on the 11th... but for now, here are some random photos. :)

San Clemente

On the iPhone~ at the airport ☻

Breakfast the boyfriend made for us ☺

I died and went to heaven with this asian market we went to....

♥

Guess what tomorrow is...

 CALIFORNIA! !!! !

That's right, I'm going to california! :) Santa Monica to be exact, and I am. so. excited.

Okay, maybe I don't look like the most excited morning person. (hello fake smile) but that's OKAY. I AM PSYCHED. :D (despitelookinglikeigothitbyatruckgoing50milesanhour)

Breakfast was simple, and delish.

you know you want in on that action.

Awesome scrambled mess
Recipe::

1 cup Egg Substitute Whites (like Egg Beaters)

1/4 cup Fat-Free Cheddar cheese shreds (or a Vegan friendly substitute like Daiya)

1 serving Morning Star Chik'n Vegan Meal Starters (helloooo publix having buy one get one sales! ♥)

Salt & Pepper

Bring a non-stick skillet to medium heat on the stove, and throw in chik'n strips. Allow to brown just slightly, flipping them over to cook the other side. Lower heat to medium-low, and pour in 1 Cup Egg Substitute. Sprinkle salt & pepper to your taste, and scramble together once the egg starts cooking through. Sprinkle with Cheddar shreds, and mix till all melty and delicious.

Yum. ♪

First (official) post!

:) Today is an amazing day... Because not only is it 2 days until my planned trip to California with my boyfriend (Santa Monica!) ...but, it's my 5-month anniversary! Yes, we're spending it in california! I am so excited, a whole ten days awy from home is going to be just what we need.

Let's begin with yesterday's menu...

Breakfast began with Cereal, I was in a hurry to get out of the house so I whipped up a quick bowl of balanced nutrition...

1 cup bran cereal, 2 sliced strawberries, 1/2 sliced banana topped with 3 tbsp 0% Fage Greek Yogurt & 1 tbsp Flax Seed

After that filling bowl of yummyness, I went shopping with my mom and picked out some cute new clothes! My wardrobe has changed so much over the years, I have to re-vamp it completely soon... My size fours are falling off, literally! (mind you I'm a measly five foot tall....)

Cute new skirt (size 1/2!) and T-shirt

Playboy Brand Skirt ... oh shush! Their clothes fit nicely...!

After some shopping and a venti iced green tea at Starbucks, we returned home and I got to working on some art comissions. I focused on that for 4 hours until my stomach was growling like it hadn't seen food in weeks. Something had to be done.

Green monster froth-y amazing ness.

1 1/12 cups kale, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 6 ice cubes.

yeah, I re-used my Starbucks cup. ;)

I continued work until I felt like my eyeballs were popping out of my head. I can't wait to leave for California... 10 days of freeeedom!

Some cardio was done, and dinner was consumed.

OMNOMNOM.

Recipe::

Spicy Creamy 'Chik'n' Salad

12 vegan chik'n strips (like the kind by MorningStar)

1/2 tbsp EVOO

1 laughing cow light swiss wedge

1/2 cup almond breeze unsweetened original

1/4 cup reduced fat Mozarella Cheese (or veggie substitue like Daiya Shreds)

Salt & Pepper

Ground red pepper **optional (I like spicy food)

2 cups of Romaine lettuce, chopped

Bring a saucepan onto stove over medium-heat. Drizzle pan with the EVOO, and throw in the chik'n strips. We want the strips to be slighly browned for a deeper flavor. While the strip cook, mix together the Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese wedge with the Unsweetened Almond milk until creamy. (Can be done either in a food processor or by hand, with a fork like I do!)

Sprinkle pepper and salt into the creamy mixture (and ground red pepper, if you wish), and when the chik' browns, bring the heat to medium-low and pour the cheese mixture into pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes and throw in Mozarella shreds. Mix until it's all gooey and melty, and serve over a bed of romaine. Drizzle salad with you dressing of choice (I LOVE honey mustard with this recipe)

Quick, easy, and most of all.... Healthy! ;) Enjoy!