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Apple Heart Thrive with Vanilla Greek Yogurt and Bananas. With a side of Kamut Toast, Egg Whites and Almond Bean Coffee.

This week has been a whirlwind of sorts. I don't know if I should be giddy, jumping for joy, or screaming like I just received the best gift in the world. Maybe all three? But things are good. And when things actually start lining up and going the right way the pessimistic person in me is hesitant of what lies around the other corner. I keep telling myself that I need to be more optimistic but I guess its always been my safety blanket, sort of speak, to prepare for the worst. Lately my mind has been filled with so many thoughts of what is going to happen in 2010 that I haven't really been focusing on my food choices. Note: Many bowls and plates, many different flavors. I caught myself putting salt in my tea the other day. Oy! So please bare with me and my random meals as of lately. Roasted tahini hummus on kabocha? Lentil and Carrot Stew with Goat Cheese? Bad experiments! Soon as I get to the market I need to seriously stock up on some "thoughtless" items like Trader Joe's pre-made hummus and pasta sauce. Sometimes when my mind is so preoccupied I need to keep my food simple...besides I really miss a good old homemade margarita pizza or a bowl of pasta. Are you the same way?

Anyways lets get to what I had for breakfast this morning....an apple Heart Thrive I've been meaning to have with yogurt and it did not disappoint! Besides Newman's Own Dried Apples this was the best real apple tasting packaged goodie I've had in a while. When I tasted it straight out of the microwave my first thought was "I wish they sent me just a box of these"! So good. I also had slice of kamut toast and egg whites because what's breakfast without toast? And no, I did not go to Starbucks for coffee...they gave me an extra cup for my hot tea the other day and I couldn't throw it away. Recycling is the new black, obviously, so in my coffee went this morning.

As 2010 holds many good things for myself personally I still want to end 2009 on a good note. Some things to look forward on the blog are...three HUGE giveaways, one reader's choice contest and a new breakfast trends post this week. Too exciting...but I patience is not something I am too fond of so I decided to put up one of the giveaways today!

Prize: Amy's is kind enough to give one reader of My Breakfast Blog a trio of soups (featuring their newest, Spanish Beans & Rice). Getting through that December chill with warm healthy soups? Perfect! But that's just one of the prizes...Sahale Snacks are also giving away four varieties of their nut blends to the winner also! Who says snow day's can't be all snacky fun? My favorite ways to eat them is with oats or with fruit!

How to enter: Lets keep it simple just do these two things! 1) Link this giveaway on your blog. 2) Tell me your favorite snow day treat and let me know you linked up in the same comment.
December the 12th, Saturday, I will randomly choose one person to win! Have a great Thursday!
Posted by at 4:03 PM

30 comments:

  1. I dont have a blog but my fav. treat is definately extra chocolatey hot cocoa that my grandma makes from real chocolate from spain (actually grates it) with graham crackers :-)
    katie
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  2. I enjoy smores-- nothing like warm, gooey goodness.

    I will link it in my post today.

    bec xo
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  3. I live in Florida so no snow days for me, but on those rare occasions the temperature does dip I love my hot chocolates and holiday teas!
    Oat bran is wonderful too but I can eat that no matter what the temperature!
    (:
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  4. Favorite snow day treat = gingerbread cookies!
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  5. Salt in the coffee? Yesterday I sprinkled cumin on my greek yog+banana mess instead of cinnamon... oops.

    Fave snow day treat would be freshly baked scones with raspberry jam and coffee :)

    linked back here: http://determinedtoshine.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/busy-beee/

    xo Hannah
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  6. It snowed here in Arkansas on and off all day Saturday. Nothing stuck, but those floaty flakes were so beautiful!

    "...when the snow starts to fall, I always crave hot chocolate, especially with a splash of hazelnut syrup. Coupled with a dark, fudge-y chocolate pumpkin spice muffin/cupcake, it's a decadent snack that warms me in every way."

    http://sipitblack.wordpress.com
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  7. When I was a kid, I used to fill up a bowl of snow and coat it in maple syrup. And eat it. It was delicious and amazing. Did anyone else do this or was my family crazy? =)
    Nowadays, I love baking on snowdays--especially banana bread or a pumpkin loaf. Or my mom's cinnamon applesauce muffins. Mmm

    I don't have a blog, but you're on my reader and I'd like to be entered!!
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  8. I love baking granola on a snowy day! I edited my latest post to mention your giveaways.

    americangourmande.wordpress.com
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  9. Salt in your tea? ... ummm yum :p hahaha, 2010 sounds like it is going to be a good year. I know you will have an amazing year!

    My favorite snow day treat would have to be something like pumpkin bread. Anything spiced and cinnamony. I just couldn't resist that!

    I'm going to link your giveaway post in today's
    :)
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  10. I linked you in my newest post!
    My favorite snow day treat would have to be soup... what a coincidence!!

    I know how you feel about wanting to end 2009 on a good note, and yes, optimism is most definitely essential.
    Just do what makes you happy :)
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  11. Maggie!
    such a great post! love your breakfast, heart thrives are amazing, love them in yogurt for a snacky, love the chocolate one and lemon best...and love to keep my food pretty simple as well, but of course always love to experiment with flavors!
    great giveawy! my favorite snow day treat would be hot/warm milk with honey and a cookie or muffin of some sort :)
    i will be sure to post a link to your giveaway!

    love you
    xx
    Eliza
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  13. Hi! My name is Meag. I've never commented before, but I have been following your blog for some time now. It is one of my favs =).

    Snow day treat? I love love love to snuggle up with a mug of cappuccino and a big, crunchy cookie! So comforting!

    I will most definitely link this giveaway in tomorrows post!
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  14. Im a soup and hot chocolate snow day girl....:)-monica
    rideit4@comcast.net
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  15. LOVE those festive eats!! my snowy day treat is def hot chocolate, a bowl of oats, and a good book or the bible!! :)
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  16. No blog, but I love hot cocoa with marshmellows on top!
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  17. love heart thrive cake!! I have one package with me all the time! :)
    favorite snow day treat? a warm bowl of soup! with lots of beans and squash! :D
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  18. I don't have a blog, but I love a warm mug of chai tea.
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  19. I've definitely had those "I'm losing it" moments in the kitchen, I almost put cayenne into my oatmeal the other day! Good thing I stopped before it was too late :)

    Fave winter warm up? Cocoa. With whipped cream. To be enjoyed while sitting under a blanket, preferably with a good movie on!
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  20. My alltime favorite snowday treat is popcorn and baked apples. I know, random, but it's what my mom would always have made for us when we were little kids. I can remember always coming in from those magical days filled with sledding and igloo constructing, being enticed by the incredible smell of baked apples. Since our house was always the "go to" location on snow days, my mom was kind enough to whip up some good old popcorn to go with the apples. All of us kids would dine infront of the fireplace, praying for another snow day! How I miss those days...
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  22. Yikes it's 11th december! I almost missed this super giveaway! Shame on me.

    Linked you back:
    http://babyvanilla.wordpress.com/2009/12/06/picky-pizza/

    My fave snow treat...a nice, warm cup of green tea. Asian habit, what do ya want me to tell ya? ;)

    xoxo
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  23. my favorite winter treat is probably some good hot cider and warm molasses ginger cookies :)
    great giveaway


    mstav517 at yahoo dot com
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  24. Linking back on blog. :)
    We never get snow days here in AZ, BUT, if I did I'm sure I'd love any hot beverage, such as coffee, hot cocoa, coffee & cocoa, with homemade chocolate chip cookies.
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  25. I wish I had a blog to link back to you. :( I love this blog, though. I've been reading for a wee bit but never commented, lol.

    Hrmmm. Texas doesn't have much of a snow day, but on cold frosty days or days where we get snow for 1/3 of the day, I looove a good grilled peanut butter sandwich! It's all gooey and warm, it's hard not to love it as a snack. A good side of hot coco and maybe fresh cookies aint too shabby either. ;)
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  26. My fave snow day treat would be anything warm like coffee and/or chocolate based...some of my raw vegan choco goodies :)
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  27. linked here:http://healthhappinessandhaylee.blogspot.com/2009/11/chip-n-dale.html
    My favorite snow day treat would have to be a warm drink at Starbucks. I'm pretty much obsessed with that place ;)
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  28. http://dancerundream.blogspot.com/

    wow, so being the *genious* that I am, it only took me a day to realize I forgot the link back... sorry bout that! haha here you go :)
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  29. fave snow day treat=chai lattes. and i linked back!
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  30. I've linked you to my blog (or is it my blog to you?), and my favorite snow day treat is chai and warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies, right out of the oven.
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