You know what it is…
*BOOM* It’s another WIAW with the lovely Jenn @ Peas and Crayons!
Here we go! Ready? Good.
Breakfast:
A delicious green monster (consisting of 1 cup almond milk, 1 banana, 1 packet of stevia and a whoooole lotta spinach.) Plus a giant fuji apple, and some pb2+peanut butter. This kept me full through the morning, and my workout! (Unpictured: The Trader Joe’s Cocoa Coffee I’m loving!)
Lunch
The perfect lunch after an intense workout! Trader Joe’s spiced soybeans! Check out the nutritional facts (and be sure to double it, because seriously, who eats half a package?) Yes, that’s 400 calories, 28 grams of protein and 24 grams of fiber.
*Side story* on Monday, we had a catered lunch with a vendor, but they didn’t have any vegetarian options 🙁 Even the salads had bacon on them! I was a little sad, but my friend gave me her apple. Then my other friend gave me his apple. Then, everyone started giving me their apples and I ended up with 6!! Snacks for the whole week! Haha. I’m know going to be known as the apple girl. Oh well 🙂
Snack (unpictured): One of my free apples!
Dinner
TJ’s chopped veggies (tons of veggies in there!) topped with TJ’s hummus (seriously, I’m on a major Trader Joe’s kick!) This is such a tasty, crunchy, veggie packed dinner. I love love love it. I also had some cheesy cauliflower on the side!
Later on I snacked on some frozen grapes, and…
Yummm I love Kombucha. Although, this flavor isn’t my favorite. I think I’ll stick to the pink one next time, whatever that is.
Thank you all for your comments on my last post! I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels weird about eggs!! I swear, you guys make me feel halfway normal about my eating habits 😉
Now it’s challenge time. Does anyone have any vegan & gluten free picnic ideas?
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I’ll explain more later, but I need some recipe ideas! Link link link if you have any recipes!
Happy WIAW!!!!!!!
<3 Liz
Haha, the apples story was so funny!
Ok, picnic ideas from the non-vegan!
– Potato salad (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/german-potato-salad-recipe/index.html)
Just take out the bacon…you might want to use a flavorful oil instead, then, since the onions are given some flavor from the bacon fat. But the rest of the recipe looks solid.
– Curry trail mix (http://theveganstoner.com/)
A lot of their recipes are really good and simple
– Crudite w/ hummus
– Veggies/sauces in rice wrappers or nori (kind of like handrolls)
– Veggie samosas
I haven’t seen the TJ’s soybeans yet, but would try them. The cal count is high, but the rest of the stats are amazing!
Yeah, it’s a little high, but it’s filling enough to be eaten as a meal, so for me, the calorie count is about right on target 🙂 And the fiber will keep you full forever!
Too funny that everyone gave you their apples! 🙂
I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s! The closest one is like 40 minutes away. I have a Whole Foods that’s only 10 minutes away so I tend to go there!
Hi!
These crackers are excellent : http://cleangreensimple.com/2011/03/crackers/ (Rustic Rosemary Herb Crackers… more like garlic crackers actually). There are also ideas for dips…
Yummy! I need to try soybeans asap 😀
Wow this made me hungry! Everything looks really good!
I LOVE PICNICS. I am not lying. I think you should do SALADS. Like pasta salads (I like to use pasta made from spinach, not sure if it’s GF), fruit salads, “tuna” salad , “egg” salad using tofu. Or PB&Js, bananas, oranges, apples… ok I’m done. 🙂
Whitney
OMG soybeans sound like a powerhouse!! MUST GET THOSE!
And they’re SUPER tasty. The TJ’s lunch was spicy and awesome
Oh my gosh I love trader joe’s too. They have such an interesting variety. Plus, for lazy people like me, plenty of pre-packaged, pre-chopped things. 🙂
I know!!! Such a time saver, and they don’t have all the gross additives that most packaged foods have!
Mmmm everything looks delicious!! I hate when my youth pastor throws a party because there is NEVER any healthy options. Not even a salad or fruit bowl. Its so frustrating!
What a delicious day of eats! 😀
My favorite gluten free lunches are brown rice pasta with pesto 🙂
<3