Boy did I get a lot of sleep last night! 10 hours I think? Today I am energized, and I attribute it to the AM workout.
I had to get up and going due to an 11am appointment and went to the gym in the rain via automobile. It was fun not to bike 😉
I don’t usually eat anything before my 5am workouts, but when I go later in the day – even if it’s shortly after waking up – I do have to have a breakfast. It’s like my body knows what time it is and I’m much hungrier at 8am than 5am.
So today I had half a breakfast, expecting to have the other half when I got home like a Hobbit. I toasted a Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Great Harvest bun and topped it with a thin spread of blueberry preserves and Chocolate Vanilla Almond Butter.
Orange photos for those of you who asked. This came from my grandmother – not sure where she got it.
At the gym I did 45 sweaty fast minutes on the ET with Health Magazine and then 10 minutes of speed lifting. I’m hoping to do a gym video soon!
Second Breakfast was a smoothie –
- 1/4 cup dry rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk
- 2 big handfuls spinach (can’t taste it at all!)
- 1/2 a banana, frozen
- 5 cubes of ice
Off to my appt.!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
yay for green monsters! I had one after my workout this morning, too. Nothing’s better than getting in handfuls of spinach before noon! hope your appointment goes well!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar says
Wow, that candle is super cute@!
Can you really not taste the spinach in the smoothies?!
Katherine says
I love the candle!!
Great call splitting up your breakfast – I do the same thing on days when I have a long run scheduled and it’s a huge help to have a small something in my stomach before my workout 🙂
Hope your appointment goes well!
Ashley says
I love putting oats in my shake sometimes to give it some bulk!!
Rachel says
I’ve recently been putting greens into my smoothies and I LOVE it! And no, you really can’t taste the greens at all.
HeatherBakes says
I’m having almost the exact same smoothie right this minute- just minus the oats and with a little PB!
Holly says
way to work out the 5am workout on a friday! props to you!
both breakfasts look yummy – have a good weekend!
Shannon says
Cutest candle ever!! Now I am craving an orange lol… but not a wax one. 🙂
Run Sarah says
That candle is adorable! I like the idea of 2 separate breakfasts, too.
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) says
I have yet to try a green monster… As much as I love spinach, I think I’m always worried that’s all I’ll be able to taste. I think it’s about time I hop on the bandwagon!
Karina says
That green monster looks very delicious! I am scared to make one though >.< I gotta be brave!
That candle is so so cute.
april says
Such a cute candle! I need to try putting oats in my smoothie!
brandi says
that bun sounds so good! That candle is so cute
Amy says
Love the hobbit mention, I eat like one everrry day w/ my six small meals!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
I love smoothies! Still haven’t tried adding spinach to them, though!
rhodeygirl says
yum! looks great.
I love eating small meals throughout the day.
Kati says
You can’t taste the spinach- believe me, I’ve had one almost every morning this week (check out the blog) 🙂 and love them! I need to add OATS though!!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Lovin’ the green monster! 😀 They’re so yummy and satisfying…and a great way to add in some veggies too.
K says
I love how the candle shows the orange veins in it! Too cute!! Hope you have a great Friday, Kath!
Stacy says
Oh man that looks good. Wish I had a great harvest out here on the west coast…
Hallie says
I need to get spinach, because not only did my guy say he wants to start drinking more smoothies, he agreed to TRY a green monster! I was shocked…now I just have to 100% make sure he won’t taste the spinach or he’ll never have a second one, LOL.
Your smoothie looks gorgeous! I love how pretty they get…unless you add berries, which makes it tasty but not so hot too look at 🙂
Marissa says
That picture looking down the straw is really cool!
sue says
i’ve been meaning to try oats in my smoothie but keep forgetting. i need stick a post it on my blender! have a great day kath!
Heather says
I love how you split up breakfast to work with your schedule!
Those EM look delicious! Do you ever have a problem keeply them crunchy after you toast them and put on the toppings? I just hate when they seem to get “soggy” after I put on my nut butters or preserves. Any suggestions?
Have a great day! 🙂
The Duo Dishes says
Chocolate vanilla almond butter! You always have some of the best stuff in that kitchen.
Sarah says
Two smaller breakfasts is such a good idea. Oftentimes when I work out in the morning, I’m not sure how to handle this as I always wake up hungry. Thanks!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
That candle is so pretty.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
What a cute candle!
Your breakfast looks good. I would love to try chocolate vanilla almond butter. I bet it tastes amazing.
Great green monster. I need to make one this weekend for sure.
Have a great Friday afternoon!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Did you get your Elevensies in too?
ari says
a gym video?! i can’t wait!
Megan says
A gym video would be sooo great! I have no clue about most things gym related…..
Elizabeth says
I had GH bread for breakfast too (thank you mom & dad for shipping it!) 🙂 Still need to try a green monster – the oats in a smoothie was excellent.
Fingers crossed for the blog summit!
Lori says
I like to have a 100 – 150 calorie snack before hitting the gym, then breakfast when I get home. Guess I am a hobbit, too!
I need to try a green monster some time. A little scared, though. I am not a huge smoothie fan – I always drink them too fast.
Bec says
I still havent tried a green monster, I think I need to soon!
Emily L. says
Ok ok it is time for me to hop on this green monster train. I’ll go buy some spinach after work…
deva says
That smoothie looks divine! The color makes me think it would taste minty, but I’m sure it tasted like banana. What type of texture do oats add to it?
Joanie Simon says
Today I took myself out for lunch as it was my first summer Friday (we get Fridays off all summer at work). I was enjoying my sandwich and the bartenders were stocking their shelves when one of the bartenders asked the others, “where should we put the Tusker?” I couldn’t miss that label anywhere! Made me think of your fun travels. Have a great weekend!
Sues says
I’m the same way with breakfast. I have to eat before the gym if I get up late! Love green smoothies and that candle is awesome!
Kath says
Heather ,
Sounds like you should toast it longer before putting on your toppings?
deva ,
They don’t change the texture much, but the add a wonderful doughy flavor.
Joanie Simon,
HA! Tusker!!
K
ashley says
spinach in the smoothie is the best. i’m not a big fan of cooked spinach and i only get so much of it daily so adding it to my smoothie is key. I didn’t realize how expensive all the “butters” are. I just bought some almond butter for $8. Do you buy yours from a store, online or are the given to you?
Jess says
I love the why you photography, Kath. So beautiful.
Kath says
ashley < I've been lucky to get lots of free nut butters, but when I buy it I like Smucker's Natural, Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter Almond Butter. BUT many of the brands do go on sale, so I watch those so I can get some of the fancier ones too. Kath
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
I love that orange candle!
Jenn