Operation hydrate continues…
As part of my lunch I had a huge English Cucumber bathed in my Better than Bottled balsamic vinaigrette and freshly ground black pepper.
Mmmmm.
I also whipped up a batch of my cheezy savoury oats!
I. LOVE. THESE. OATS.
Did I mention that before 2010, I never ate oatmeal? Little did I know, I just had to figure out a couple ways to enjoy it and then I got hooked!
VOO + Savoury oats changed my life!
In today’s bowl I mixed in 1/2 cup black beans and1/2 cup tomato sauce and lots of sea salt and pepper. It was so crazy good, but it made me very hot.
It is very warm in this house today so I made my second batch of banana soft serve for dessert to cool me down! I am definitely getting my potassium in today.
Today was a new twist on it.
Crunchy Chia Banana Soft Serve
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 frozen banana
Directions: Process in a food processor and scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Sprinkle with cacao nibs.
It was really thick and crunchy from the chia seeds!
Chia seeds are supposed to be a great pre and post workout food (they are hydrating + tons of antioxidants and omega fats), so I am getting in lots before tomorrow’s race.
And now for my second video…Please don’t mind my huge dorkiness. :blush:
Off to the wedding ceremony!
PS- I snuck some dates in my purse in case I need some extra carbs tonight.
This is what my life has come to. Sneaking dates into a wedding!
Angela, I made your chocolate covered raisins yesterday and posted pics!!
http://www.raspberrystethoscope.com/2010/05/accomplished.html
so fuh-reakin’ good!!
haha clever wording.
I LOVE cucumbers with vinaigrette. I literally eat that all summer when my cucumber plants are producing like crazy.
It’s always so fun to hear the voice behind a blog – you’re adorable.
I love VOO during hot days to cool me off. I just wish it was warmer here. We have suddenly fell into a cold spell :(
I love your overnight oats and banana soft serve. I actually broke my food processor the first time I tried to make the soft serve though. Now I make sure to thaw the banana slightly and add a bit of almond milk while I’m processing it. I find it really helps the processor to be able to get the banana smooth.
Good luck on your half tomorrow!!!!
I am so making those raisins.
And I keep dried figs in my purse ;)
Not dorky AT ALL!!! In fact, I love how naturally sweet you are on camera and of course, you’re gorgeous so that definitely helps huh? :) I’ve tried making dark chocolate covered preserved cumquats and they’re so delicious!!!
You are so funny in your videos. I love it! And the chocolate covered raisins look so tasty.
Oh you are too adorable. Cool video! And I know the feeling with sneaking food in your purse. I often take an avocado or lara bars with me to dinner in case my food needs ‘beefing’ up! :)
as long as it’s good food=)
That video was precious! Too cute.
I’ve definitely been one to sneak food into my purse too, the funniest part is trying to be sneaky about eating it once your there. Chocolate covered raisin are so next on my ‘to smuggle into public locations’ list.
the raisins look sooo tasty!!! healthy spin on raisinettes!
your calves are so toned too! haha i noticed when u reached up at the microwave
Your Banana Chia Soft Serve looks amazing! I definitely have to try that this week.
Thanks for posting a video for the chocolate covered raisins, and for mentioning the addition of crisp rice cereal. I was running low on raisins, so I added dried cranberries and dried blueberries, along with the rice cereal. Completely amazing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Angela you are too cute! i loved the vlog! And I made the chocolate covered raisins (and mulberries) and loooove them. Thanks for another great recipe! xx
Oh my god, I just tried your soft serve and I love it!! So delicious! :)