So my friends and I decided it would be safer not to drive out to Charlottesville for the weekend. I’m glad we didn’t go because they predicted 3 ft of snow for that area. I’m not sure how much they ended up getting though.
Winning combination!
I have never tried any of the PB&Co flavors but I’d imagine it would taste similar to this. In the bowl I cooked some oatmeal with the last of my chocolate protein powder + cinnamon + coconut oil. Then I added in some diced apples, white chocolate chips, and crunchy peanut butter. So delicious!
Look at the snow!
My friend was looking pretty in the snow and then we were on mission to drive through it.
So beautiful!
BFD
I made a bowl of chocolate oats with a banana bruleed in + coconut oil + peanut butter + white chocolate chips. Obviously I loved the peanut butter and white chocolate chip combo from earlier that day.
A yummy platter.
Steamed kale later massaged in olive oil; To go with the brie I made a caramelized onion-cranberry compote + pine nuts for crunch and earthiness, then I baked some leftover Italian semolina bread. Even the kale with the brie and compote tasted delicious together.
When a friend of mine slept over, we opened up my box of Kashi GoLean Crunch that had been sitting in my pantry for ages--this became part of my snack pictured above.
This snack bowl consisted of Kashi GoLean Crunch + a crumbled Cinnamon Raisin gnufoods bars + almond milk + coconut oil (all warmed up).
Then it was crafting time for me!
I tried another flavor of the 3400 Phinney bars.
It had a delicious bold bitterness to it at the end and a nice crunch from the nibs.
Another new flavor I tried!
I tried the breakfast Sunshine burger. It was yummy but I don’t think I’ll be buying it again. It’s not horrible by any means, there are just other flavors I prefer; like the Southwest and Original (m’mm good). In the bowl is a recipe I got from a Mambo Sprouts newsletter: sweet and tangy mashed butternut squash. I just realized that I forgot the chives! Oh well.
While I was snowed in I took a detox bath and quenched my thirst with something I spotted at the store--mango flavored coconut water!
A recipe I wrote down ages ago and found the other day--smudges and all.
This was suppose to be a Jamaican inspired oatmeal recipe actually, but since I ran out of oats the day before (GASP) I did the next best thing–granola! I opted for Udi’s Au Naturel flavor over yogurt. They were topped with pineapple bits, a sliced banana, coconut shreds, almonds, and maple syrup (the one my friend got for me on her trip to Canada–peeking in on the left side). I loved every tropical bite of this; especially because I am ready for warm weather!
On that same page I wrote down some other recipes and decided to make another one for lunch.
Chickpeas in coconut milk + steamed kale + coconut & cinnamon rice (with coconut oil)
Chickpeas in Coconut Milk: serves 4
Ingredients
1 cup water
10 oz potato, cubed
14 oz cooked chickpeas
1 generous cup coconut milk
1 tsp salt
2 tbl sunflower oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2-1 tsp chili
lemon juice
Suggestions for serving: naan or rice
1. Pour water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cubed potatoes, reduce the heat to low and cook covered for 6-7 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes. Add coconut milk and salt and slow simmer.
2. Heat oil, low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently. Add coriander, turmeric, chili, and cook 25-30 seconds.
3. Mix into chickpea mixture. Stir in lemon juice.
Quick dinner after a long day of errands.
After spending the afternoon with my roommate stocking up on goods at Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods I was ready for dinner despite my snacks and yummy sampling! I bought some buns so I could enjoy Angharad’s spicy black bean burgers in burger form. These keep getting better and better! I topped it with vegan mayo, pepper jelly, melted manchego, yellow onions, cilantro, and ketchup. Holy delcious. I also had some steamed kale massaged in olive oil + cashews for crunch. I highly recommend making these burgers. Not only are they delicious, but they are so convenient for when you’re in a time crunch or don’t have the energy to prepare something. Actually, they’re wonderful for any occassion!
Comfort food with a twist...
This was such a great nighttime snack! Now what exactly was this snack? Well I cooked some cream of wheat in almond milk (I used Almond Breeze Original), and topped it with chopped dates, Artisana’s Cacao Bliss, and my favorite peanut butter. All of this melted together. So soothing and perfect for a Sunday night and some reading.
If all Mondays started like this... well then no one would be complaining!
Liz sent me a recipe that I knew I had to make ASAP! I had some leftover coconut milk from the soup I made the day before; Purrrfect for Indian spiced oats with coconut milk. Early classes on Monday = quick breakfasts so I used a packet of Uncle Sam Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal + Soymilk. I threw in a handful more of oats in there + extra spices. For the finishing touches I swirled in some coconut oil + raisins + sliced almonds + coconut milk.
Creamy deliciousness
Can't get enough of the spicy black bean burgers!
I prepped it the same way as Sunday night only this time I had it with barbeque Popchips (better the second time around), and a Bugs Bunny carrot + my favorite peanut butter. Once again, this was quick enough for me to put together without eating my own arm off. For some reason I didn’t realize that my Seminar on Hinduism class ended at 6:40–not 5:40. It didn’t help that my afternoon snack sadly only held me over about an hour and I hadn’t anticipated being hungry that quickly. Apparently today was one of those bottomless pit days and the only thing I had packed was the 3400 Phinney Nib Brittle bar and that didn’t do much except please my tastebuds. Note to self: always keep something substantial packed. I’m usually good about this is if I know I’m going to be on the go, but today I had the leisure of snacking at home. Oh well, lesson learned.
Last but not least... in my next post I'll be revealing a muffin recipe I concocted while I was snowed in.
Anybody want to take any guesses? How was everyone else’s weekend; any exciting plans for the week?
p.s. check out the Glass Dharma straw giveaway Audrey is having! Also, Averie is having an amazing giveaway as well (hint: the prize is one of my favorite add-ins)
Thank you for linking to my giveaway! You have such a lovely blog, Katharina, and your food looks delicious!! My favorite pictures would have to be those of that glorious snow and the lovely houses. I like spring as much as anyone, yet there is nothing quite like a magical winter day!
P.S. Did you like the squash recipe? I just checked it out and the flavor combination is unexpected (to me). I’m curious if it was tasty or not. : )
Okay, Sam, you need to break out your coconut oil that you got for Christmas and get busy with it like Katharina. *Shake my own hand* Deal.
Have you had the Bread & Chocolate 3400 Phinney flavor? I saw it at the grocery store the other day and almost bought it, but I figure I’d aught to wait for your approval (because I thought you had all the flavors)
Sorry your tummy was’a'grumblin during class. I HATE when I forget substantial snacks
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haha i have no clue what the recipe entails!! yor oatmeal pictures are the prettiest
i always love them! beautiful snow picturess
ahh hate being hungry..
llovee ya girlie
xoxo
shelley
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aww girl i LOVE YOUR PICS! they always make me hungrrrrrry! love the pretty snacks-the yogurt messes and cereals look awesome.
what BEAUTIFUL snowy pics! we dont get any snow here!
you are so wise, insightful, unique, and beautiful.. i love it girl! keep on keepin on!!
boo a hungry tummy is the worst-i always have to have backup snacks!
love you!
I am not looking forward to the terrible blizzard that is heading our way (apparently). We’re probably going to get over a foot of snow on Wednesday!!
angharad’s recipe always are killer. i have been eyeing her black bean burger recipe as well!
i think the breakfast sunshine burger is my fave, but i totally feel you on the original. i have yet to try the southwest – that might have to happen next grocery trip! have a great week girl – i think the most exciting thing for me will be to have week #2 of salsa and spanish classes!
foodgasm right here!! oh mein gott lecker lecker.
where do i start? from the oats to the granola over the kale and back to the burgers this post made me damn hungry!
i am so jealous of yuor snow katharina. i am praying to god that it’ll snow again when i come to europe in a week! oh pretty please let me have snow in munich and geneva!
oh and art basel is coming to singapore in 2011?!?!?! wooohhh! no more excuses for not coming here missy
hab dich lieb mein engelchen!
Hey sweetums! I am running super late so I don’t have much time to comment on all of your AMAZING eats (as usual) but I wanted to make sure I said hello to you today. LOVE YOU!!!!
The spicy black bean burgers look so good!!!
I am loving the Kashi Go Lean crunch snack mix warmed up in the microwave, I still ned to try that, I remember your last post or two you did that with other cereal : )
U are too pretty even after your detox bath, loving the coconut water, it is refreshing, never tryed the mango flavor yet!
I know the snow is so pretty but just way too much of it!!!
Have a great day and I cant wait to see what kind of muffins you made and the recipe!!!
love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Oh the snow looks so beautiful! I look forward to the muffin recipe
Guess?! Mmm…muffins with tahini? (if it’s not that, would be a great idea)
Curious now! Delicious eats, enjoy the rest of your week sweet girl:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
ahh the snow is so lovely! and the white choco chips and pb action in oats! i love it! looks so good! so many amaze ideas and recipes in the post my love! the indian spiced oatmeal w/ coconut milk! yumzz!!!
xxlove u!
maya
They do keep getting better, don’t they? I just love how easy they are…they’ve become my go-to through it in my lunchbox item. I must have saved so much money already compared to if I had brand-bought each of them!
Now, let’s talk about that divine tropical oatmeal you made – I’ve been craving that VERY same thing! I’m not joking – pineapple oatmeal has been infiltrating my dreams and now I just HAVE to make it
You’ve got that right, making up for not having a white Christmas and then some! Ahhh this is ridiculous! I could take snowpocalypse part 1 but part 2, too!? Gah! Keep warm, especially little Matilda! How is she reacting in the snow?
never tried PB&Co? oh, you poor thing!!! Do yourself a favor and buy yourself a big jar of dark chocolate dreams asap
ah mother nature certainly isn’t skimping on the snow anymore .. we’re supposed to get hit HARD tonight. Dreading it!
Stay warm and toasty, pretty girl! xo
Does your muffins have to do with coconut? Hee.
I love the idea of that Jamaican oats! You’re such a culinary genius!
Eh, PB & Co really isn’t much. They’re much too sweet for me!
Hi Sweetness!
Thanks for the linkage love, sorry im late…my inbox has overflowed the past 2 days
The indian spiced oats…oh my. YUM!
And the Theo. Have never tried them but want to!
And all your photos are as always, totally beautiful. Just like you
xoox
i’ve been wondering about the sunshine burger breakfast version. all their other flavors taste kinda similar to me, so i’m wondering how different it can be?!
I really like that Theo chocolate!
Oh my gosh, I’m exhausted and about to go to bed (But stillll HAVING to blog read, of course hahaha)….but just wanted to say that that i, too tried that MANGO COCONUT WATER TODAY!!!!!!! I looooved it. Reminded me of the mango/papaya juice that i always used to drink as a kid!!
Your food is making me hungry! And i’ll be replying to your email very shortly! LOVE YOU, XOXOXO!