We did it!!!
Matt tried to talk us out of it, but we went running in the dark, cold….rain?! I’m not sure if it was raining, but I was all wet when we returned, so I guess it was!! We did 5.3 miles at a pretty good pace (~8:45-55)
Home, shower….I’m in a bit of a rush today because Victoria and I are meeting at 8:30 for coffee and studying before our 11:30 Metabolism exam.
What a perfect day for a RUSH BOWL!
After seeing my SIABs (smoothie in a bowl) topped with granola, I got an email from Nicole at Rush Bowls asking if I wanted to try out their own versions of SIABs. What’s cool is these are pre-made and frozen so there is no blender to dirty, and it comes WITH granola!! I think it was made just for me!
The company is based in Boulder, CO and has a whole store with tons of different freshly made smoothie bowl flavors. Ashley got to go to a complete tasting because she lives nearby! It looked amazing!! But there are 4 Rush bowls that are packaged for retail. Currently they are only available at Whole Foods (which we do not have here in Charlotte 
) but I am working to TRY to get these into my Open Sky store. CROSS YOUR FINGERS (and if you’re interested, please say so so they can gauge the interest).
I chose the Power Bowl to start with because I need the brain food for my exam and some staying power with a little extra protein. This bowl is made with organic vanilla soy milk, bananas, raspberries, blueberries, whey protein, OATS and fat-free frozen yogurt. I wish it was without the frozen yogurt because that makes the ingredient list less appealing, but the fruit + milk are the bulk of it at least. The nutritionals for this bowl are : 330 calories (the highest of them), 18g protein, 9g fiber, 20% calcium and 35% vitamin C. Sounds perfect to me!
Frozen
30 seconds in the microwave:
25 more:
The instructions are printed on the bowl lid of how to thaw. You can either microwave or let it sit out for a while.
Finished off with a blob of peanut butter!
Totally LOVED the bowl!!! Basically it was just like my SIAB so therefore it was perfect 
Served with hot tea for warmth. Coffee is coming!
Cannot wait to try the other 3 flavors!
Gather Post
Gotta run – in a rush!
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Oh, that looks delicious! I’ll have to check Whole Foods the next time I’m there. Although, I have to say, right now all I want is something super warm since it’s *freezing* over here. But a cup of tea looks like it would do just the trick with the frozen treat.
Good luck on the metabolism exam!!
Those bowls are so cool! Good luck on your exam – mine is at 8pm tonight!
wow! those do look like they were made just for you!
good luck on your exam, i have one this morning as well!
jenna
Wow I’d love to try some of those!!
Good luck on your exam!
oh wow!! what a beautiful purple color!!! I just made some whole grain milk that has a very similar color
addicted!!!
these look perfect! such a great way to get a real healthy breakfast fast!
Wow, what a cool breakfast!
Good luck on your exam!
That looks good! Cool that you got to try another new product!
Have a great week, Kath!
What a great idea for rushed mornigns! looks delicious!
What a great idea. I would be interested if they were gluten free.
I have yet to make SIAB. I really need to try. But I think I should invest in some granola to top it off first.
Next time I’m at Whole Foods I will keep an eye out for those Rush bowls!
What a clever idea! I never would have thought of this!
what an awesome creation! Kudos to RUSH! Glad you enjoyed
Those bowls are TOTALLY intriguing!!!
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what a brilliant idea for people like me who doesn’t own a blender!
Hmmm that product sounds really interesting – in a good way!! I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. Well done with your run and GOOD LUCK on your exam
RUSH bowls? What a great idea!!
The main reason I don’t make smoothies more often is that I’m lazy about cleaning the blender. This would be perfect for me!
What a cool idea! Good luck studying and with the exam!
Great product but definitely something for the summertime!
Those bowls are SO perfect! I’ll have to look for them because they would totally save my butt on days I have to be at work early!
Good luck with your exam!
These look so good! I hope you get them in your store
That looks like a great breakfast. I hope i can get my hands on some soon!
Oh! That looks like a fantastic breakfast. I love the idea! Good luck on your exam!
Defrosted and in a pretty bowl that smoothie looks great! Would certainly be perfect for a rush rush morning :O)
Such a cool idea…that is great they contacted you about it! How fun!
Good luck on your test..you are almost done!
Courtney
adventures in tri-ing
love that idea! how portable and cute too! great job on getting a wet run in!
Looks awsome,but are they like $30 a bowl? If you’re into the who smoothie in a bowl thing it’d be perfect. You could throw it in your bag before work or school and it’d be ready to eat by the time you got there. It’s a good idea!
Oh. My. Gosh. Those Rush bowls are genius!!!! Congrats to you and Matt for finally getting that Monday morning run in too. A special congrats to not letting him talk you out of it
Wow that Rush product sounds great! Tons of protein & fiber
Heck YAH for RUSH bowls!!!!! Maybe we can become spokeswomen for them, hehe
I hope they make it to your store + to the East! Good luck finishing up school!!
oh my gosh! That looks so amazing! I’m definitely interested in purchasing some if the shipping fee doesn’t run high
That sounds amazing, and since I work in Boulder I’ll be stopping by Whole Foods to cha-cha-check it out! Good luck on your test!
Mmmmm Sounds soooo good! Gonna have to do that for lunch today =)
Those rush bowls look really great! Such a neat idea.
Have a great day!
What a fantastic idea! I’m going to Whole Foods this week, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled!
Ooh, those look so good. Have you ever tried cottage cheese in your smoothies? It really ups the protein and makes it taste like cheesecake–I love 1/2 c. milk, 1/2 c. cottage cheese, 1 c. strawberries. It tastes EXACTLY like strawberry cheesecake! So good.
I also love that glass bowl. Pretty!
I have before, but I always forget! Thanks for the reminder!
wow what a cool concept!
Saw the question: Is My Slow Cooker a Haven for Bacteria? on Fitness and remembered one of your earlier posts. It’s a pretty basic response, and I think you said the same thing, but here’s the link if you’re interested!
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/tips/is-my-slow-cooker-a-haven-for-bacteria/?sssdmh=dm17.416595&esrc=nwftn25_10&email=2046507960
I’m interested!
Wow, that product really was made just for you.
That looks delicious! What a great idea for when you’re in a hurry.
Good luck on your test! If there ever was a perfect fit it was you and this product as a standby!
Yes, I would LOVE to try a pre-made smoothie. No blender to clean = less hassle = happier Catherine
Good luck on your test! I’m sure you’ll do wonderfully!
rush looks cool!
Those look great!! My bf doesnt have a blender (weird right?), but he CONVENIENTLY also lives right next to a Whole Foods. Def stocking up on these do I don’t have to get a bagel w/ cream chese EVERY time I spend the night at his place. (just sometimes…after two years in Boston I haev a whole new appreciation for the glorious bagels of NYC!!)
What a neat, simple breakfast! Sounds delicious! Good luck on the test today.
those look so good! I would totally buy them if I could find them. well, depending on how expensive they are
Those bowls are so cute!
I just got my 2 jars of Nuttzo from the free Open Sky thing! I’ll definitely be buying from there again, and I really love the Nuttzo. Thanks to you & Open Sky!
I finally tried your basic oatmeal this morning. Blended the Scottish Oats with the banana, milk and water. When it was done, I added a TBSP of peanut butter. I loved the flavor, but it was a lot “mushier” than my normal Scottish Oats cooked with water, then add in raisins/craisins and walnuts. I will have to try some other other combos. I really feel like this will hold me through to lunch though, well, with the addition of a ff latte to get me through my 2 hour meeting.
you were certainly the inspiration behind this creation, Kath! thanks for the product info, I am going to the website to learn more about it! what a great idea though and great name too RUSH is so catchy and looks fantastic all KERF’ed up
Here i am in Charlottesville, perambulating around UVA and wondering where Ms. Kath’s bakery is going to be???
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Jealous!
Yom.
What a great solution for a time-crunched morning! I’m always looking for quick on-the-go meal options.
I would def be interested in purchasing the siab. We have no Whole Foods, Trader Joes, or any really good grocery store like that.
These look AWESOME!! Are they in the freezer section @ Whole Foods?? I’m going to hunt them down asap
Thanks for the find!!
Ah! The Power Bowl looks really good, except I too wish it did not involve the frozen yogurt, as I do not eat dairy!
Kath, I adore your blog. As a vegan, I rarely read food blogs that include meat/ dairy, but yours is the exception, due to the diversity of foods you blog about, and the useful information about nutrition that is interspersed in your posts.
Thanks for creating a really cool corner of the inter-web.
Best,
Annalee
Thank you!