Vanilla Protein Old Fashion Oats with Dates, Cardamon and Coconut Milk. Spoonful of Almond Butter
Speaking of almond butter, I've been reading Heather's blog lately and have really been admiring the way she eats so balanced. I love how she eats "whole" foods with the most amount of nutrients and staying power, for fun but most importantly for fuel. I know with my low blood sugar levels that its the only way I can eat too....long lasting grains, good proteins and a variety of vegetables are vital. Skimming through old archives I have been trying some of her latest recipes this week and I'm actually convinced I need a jar of Tahini! Anyways if you have not already go check out her blog , she has such a wonderful perspective on eating.
Basil Date Spinach Shake
It just reminds me of how I need to keep taking in real foods and less sugary things for my health. A few months ago I was on a mission to regain all the weight I lost in the past year and I bulked up my meals with even more protein/carbs/fats. For a while it was working, I was getting stronger, but it seems my body adjusted and plateaued, it's possible. I knew once I moved it was time to get busy working on my health again. I decided to quit the gym , take up Pilate's and focus on strength and nourishment for my body even more so. That being said this month is all about feeling my best and finding that balance that my body needs. I encourage all my readers to do so too..even if it means adding more green vegetables or maybe replacing your old standby bread with whole wheat or sprouted seed kinds. Whatever it may be, I want to make it my goal to get healthier for my physical and mental well being and I'd love it if you do too! Life is all about growing and changing and I think that there is always room for improvement, right?
Back to yummy things!! A few good eats I've been enjoying include basil date spinach shakes and old fashion oats with protein powder. Who knew basil could taste so delicious with dates? I received a jar of my Mama's special "brew" for breakfast this morning...I felt I was at a spa enjoying a special beauty concoction...it was just that replenishing. I also have been adding vanilla brown rice protein powder in my oatmeal, it just adds that level of creamiest that nothing else can! I actually went to grab some yogurt to top off the bowl but realized I'm all out. Boo! Another awesome food I've been consuming is...
PB&J LaraBar!
Because the ingredients are so simple I'll keep my review real simple: Tart, Nutty, Playground, Smiles. This bar exceeded my expectations, cherries in a Pb&j?? Genius. And I finally ate a whole one, pretty happy about that!
Fun things on my to do for today list includes:
Hanging wall art.
Lighting this candle.
Finishing my sketches.
And buying another kabocha. I'm off to go find Lu a new walking harness but before I go here's a bit of my truth to start your day!
Truth: Many of the posts I write I delete because they are a little too emotional and personal. Call it whatever you like, I constantly question myself as to what I should and shouldn't post but I guess I'm very protective about keeping the integrity of my blog. It works out as a positive thing though because often my feelings change in the morning when I post.
Today I tag Katie since she does some sweet things with fudge and babies...confused? Check out this! Mmm making some today! And don't forget to visit OCCK!
16 comments:
I absolutely ADORE ur blog! i was wondering what brands u use...like almond butter and vanilla protein powder.
xoxox
hello girly,
wow! love your sketches first of all, you are so talented, but of course i should have guessed considering someone as creative in the culinary field and photography has to have more artistic talents not to mention your amazing fashion sense of course :)!
and love all your eats, those oats look so good, dates cardamom coconut milk and almond butter, must have that tomorrow ;)
and dates with basil! i think basil is just one of those herbs that goes well with sweet things, i have an ice cream maker, well my mom does, and once i experimented and made vanilla bean basil ice cream it was amazzzing! hmmm vanilla basil date oats lol...that might me good lol... ;)
and pbj lara, loved it too, so tart and perfectly nutty, and loved your description! plaground, smiles! so cute...
and i am soo proud of you for having a whole one! :) you are amazing, and doing so well lovie.
i also find that my posts are very open, raw and honest...maybe a bit too much...but i like it that way for me atleast, idk...sometimes i think i should right less about my life...
but i think your blog is a perfect balance of amazingly delicious recipes/eats and photos, and inspiring ideas and messages and just so artistic and lovely, like you...as you prob know i Love your blog lol... ;)
xx
Eliza
those oats look so good, i have never had a good bowl of protein powder oatmeal..i dont know what i was doing wrong? lol maybe my new sun warrior vanilla protein would be good! will turn it green but who cares! :)
pbj lara loved your description! perf.
lovin the idea of spinach date basil smoothie, basil and sweet things are great together, i have had basil vanilla ice cream..! and have seen basil infused chocolate! oh yumm...must try this!
i too sometimes censor my words and how much i share...and get a bit paranoid that i share 'tooo' much..but i love to share and be so open..its so cathartic for me atleast. i think ur blog is a perfect balance of food, personal struggles, art, fashion and so much more! but i do love learning more about you maggie! :) u are wonderful! keep going getting strong!!
love you
~maya
i LOVE alice's adventures in wonderland!
great oats :) and yay for pbj larabars!
I love this post! That sounds like such an interesting combination for a shake. And the wall art :) Having good health allows us to enjoy so many more things in life. Having a cold this past week really made me appreciate my good health even more.
Congrats on finishing an entire delicious Larabar ;) They're great don't you think??
Wanna trade to-do lists??? Mine includes writing several papers and studying. Fuuuuun, hahahaha ;)
Email me when you get a chance xoxo
Agghhh so you're another blog I forgot to add to my google reader. I had so many I was reading via my wordpress blogroll and google reader, and a few weeks ago I thought I had added everyone to my reader- but I forgot a few. :(
Love this post though! I missed your breakfasts and loove Heather's way of eating too. She's one of my blogspiration gals.
You are obscenely talented and I am incredibly jealous of your artistic ability!
Would that Brown Rice Protein be Sun Warrior? If so, I agree that it is the most wonderful addition to oats I can think of.
Good for you for nourishing yourself with such healthy foods...I think your blog is fantastic, with a perfect balance between the personal and the 'informal' foodie pics.
Have a great day
<3
xoxox
I must make your vanilla oats sometime... Love the way you took the photos at the top. So chic! I have been playing with protein powder in my oats too, such a great way to up the protein factor in a yummy way. Unfortunately, I only have strawberry flavor.. boo :(
Eating whole foods is more than just a healthy body experience.. it is healthy for the mind too! I know that I feel so “wholesome” and cheery when I feed my body well. I mean, my bod is getting all the nutrients it wants/needs... why wouldn’t it be happy!?
You are so talented, Maggie. you are truly an artist!
Hugs & Love,
<3Karina
Aww I need to try this bar!
I saw that my grocery store now carry them, so happy :)
Oh my gosh, you are so much fun!!! I definitely want to participate. Most of my posts are pre-scheduled, so I have to remember to go back and add on to one. Now what should I share... Hmmm... Ooh Maggie, this is too fun!
That shake looks and sounds unbelievable! I haven't made a date shake in months, and the basil just brings it to a whole new level.
Love your attitude towards balance & body.
Have I mentioned I'd love to raid your shoe closet?
You know, I contemplated adding brown rice protein to my oatmeal the other day. Your positive review of it has pushed me to try it.
Basil and dates? That sounds really interesting! I love them both independently of one another, so why not combine them?! :)
Beautiful sketches!
I've done that sometimes-- write heartfelt posts but then erase/delete them. It is hard when you want to reach out but do not always know who you are reaching out to. Throwing secrets into the dark, but will they echo back?
Love your blog...so poetic and evocative. It inspires me to be creative and daydream. With you on the PB + J Lara. Hope that candle smells as good as it sounds.
xoxo
Sally
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