What I Ate Monday
It’s Wednesday! If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that means I’ll be sharing a whole day of meals with you! Today is no exception. Let’s just jump right in to what I ate on Monday!
I started things off with a smoothie + nut butter. I know, it looks like ice cream. That’s intentional. Why save ice cream for dessert? This was a banana, whey protein powder, almond milk, and ice. Blended and topped with some drippy Trader Joe’s peanut butter.
I don’t normally buy watermelon, simply because it’s kind of a hassle to lug a huge watermelon home, cut it up, and find space in the fridge to store it all. But I was doing some Sunday meal prep anyway so I decided to grab one. I’m so glad I did because this one was delicious. There is just nothing like a fresh watermelon to get you in the summer mood!
Once lunch time rolled around, I grabbed my food out of the fridge and ate while chatting with coworkers. I’ve been trying to pack my lunch a little more frequently.
On Monday I had this simple chickpea salad on top of a little quinoa. This recipe is so easy but so good!
I also had an Icelandic yogurt that my sister in law brought over. I’d never tried this brand before but I really liked it! It was super creamy and fruity but not too sweet. I think she said you can get it at Whole Foods! I added a few fresh strawberries on top and it was a nice little treat.
In the afternoon I snacked on some granola at my desk. Have you tried this grain free granola yet? Warning: it’s addicting. But that’s ok because it’s vegan, gluten free, paleo, and all those other trendy food categories.
Alex and I were both hungry as soon as we got home from work so I heated up the oven and started making these zucchini fries. They’re baked, but the coating makes the kind of crispy. They’re so good with a little marinara sauce. We topped them with a little Parmesan cheese and we enjoyed them alongside a Trader Joe’s quinoa cowboy burgers.
After dinner, I spent the evening hanging out at book club, where we’re not actually reading a book. We finished our last one and now we’re on the hunt for a new one. The lack of book didn’t stop us from getting together and spending the evening chatting.
When I got home, I had a few pieces of dark chocolate. I know, I know, it’s so cliche. But I like having a little something sweet at the end of the day!
What’s the best thing you ate yesterday?
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That smoothie definitely looks like ice cream! Such a great idea.
xo,
Angela
Ok I am going to have to make the simple chickpea salad. I LOVE chickpeas! I agree with the watermelon being a pain to lug home, cut up and find room in refrig. But that being said, it is still such a yummy summer favorite! The grain free granola looks delicious. I will have to try it. Have a great 4th of July weekend!
Mama Hen
Fresh watermelon is one of my favorite fruits to have in the summer! Totally agree though, it’s a pain to cut up!
Your smoothie/nut butter/ice cream lookalike sounds so yummy! Definitely right up my alley! 🙂 And I love ripe, cold watermelon! YUM!
Your breakfast looks so good. And ice cream shouldn’t be saved for dessert!
Loving fresh watermelon sooooo much lately. But I’m with you on the hassle. It’s so much work lugging it home and chopping it all up. Not to mention messy! Worth it though 😉
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Oh my gosh – me and watermelon right now. I’m obsessed! I actually ate so much the other night [right before bed] that I had to get up to pee like, 5 times during the night. I guess watermelon really IS hydrating! 😉
That smoothie really does look like a bowl of icecream. Holy yum!
The best thing I ate yesterday? Definitely my pb chocolate and banana baked oatmeal! <3 <3