Some delicious eats of note!
Breakfast
Yogurt bowls with mom. We had this two days in a row because it was so delicious. Greek yogurt with Whole Foods wheat waffles, buckwheat, citrus and banana fruit salad and sunbutter. We were skeptical of the combination of cereal, yogurt, citrus and seed butter, but my gosh it was good!
Hot whipped banana oats at sunrise
French toast love with almond butter, bananas and buckwheat
Yogurt, fruit and sunbutter with the new Great Harvest Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola. This stuff is GOOD and available online if you’d like to try it!!! It’s a toasty, cinnamon granola with whole almonds, dried cherries and bits of really delicious bittersweet dark chocolate.
Lunch
Leftover chili with toast + clementine
Salads with beans, hummus, goat cheese, fruit salad and toast
Salad greens topped with olive oil, honey and salt plus avocado, cheese, leftover noodles and a No Bull Burger
Leftover brown rice with leftover pinto beans, a baked sweet potato, leftover quinoa salad, tahini dressing and homemade goat cheese! DEE-licious!
A tasting plate with some of my mom friends – quinoa salad {recipe to follow}, fruit salad, cheese + crackers and bread with hummus. I had about twice this much due to lots of hunger!
Dinner
Loaded baked potatoes. Topped with kidney beans, tomatoes, bacon, cheese and Greek yogurt. Simple salad on the side.
Split pea soup (this super easy favorite recipe of mine) with Dakota buns and goat cheese
A medley of brown rice, cooked bok choy, pinto beans, baked sweet potato and tahini sauce.
Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp warm water
Workouts
Squeezed in some good ones this week!
- Sunday: Gym time with Matt – running, elliptical and weights (mom baby watched)
- Monday: Bad weather/stuck inside
- Tuesday: 4.5 miles walking in sunny, warm weather!
- Wednesday: Pump Challenge weight class + biked there and back
- Thursday: 4 mile trail walk
- Friday: yoga class + walking
Happy Boy
Mazen’s favorite meal of the week was a furry play lettuce leaf! Look at him trying to wave!
Leslie says
It all looks delicious and inspiring. I struggle with wanting salads for lunch but never feeling like making them. When I shop today I need to fill my cart with lots of veggies. Any tips on lunchtime salads?
Carly @ Snack Therapy says
Yogurt bowls never ever get old. They’re the best!
A farmer in the dell says
I love the yogurt bowl combinations! And that tahini sauce sounds great!
Alison says
Yum! That all looks so good! Those yogurt bowls do look super delicious with all those flavors and textures. And Mazen is so adorable!!! 🙂
Leah says
Hey Kath–question about your whipped oats. I’ve been reading old posts of yours and you used to do 1/3 cup oats, water, milk. Are you still using the portion or are you back to the suggested 1/2 cup of each? I usually do 1/2 cup with 1 cup water, banana, PB, and raisins, but it doesn’t seem to keep me full for more than 3 hours, so I can’t imagine only 1/3 cup serving!
KathEats says
I do 1/3 a cup when I’m going to add mix-ins/toppings, so it comes out about the same as the 1/2 cup portion size. It sounds to me like you need some protein. I make my oats with milk + chia seeds, which add a lot more protein + fat than using just water as you do. Give it a try and see if it keeps you full longer?
Leah says
Thanks for the quick response! I will try that this week 🙂
Lucy says
Your oatmeal gets me every time! What is it about your oatmeal picks produce a safe happy response lollll
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Gorgeous meals! Everything looks so colorful and balanced. I’m not sure if I like your new layout… 🙁 I like the three columns better!
Jennifer says
I never thought of using bacon in my split pea soup. I’m actually making it this week and bought ham hocks for a smokey flavor. I’ll have to try the bacon next time. Sounds delicious!
Mazen is beyond cute! I just love that age. It’s so cute to see them try to wave but they are waving to themselves. (haha)
Katy says
YUM your eats are making me jealous!
Anna @ On Anna's Plate says
Looks like good eats indeed! And I don’t see any “trying” about that wave at all– he’s doing it!! 🙂 Go Mazen!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes says
Great week of workouts! It’s so fun to watch little ones grow and change 🙂
Tracy says
Waving back at you, Mazen!! Hi cutie!
meghan says
hey kath,
i’ve been reading for over two years and don’t intend to stop- i love your blog. and i don’t mean this as mean-spirited criticism- hopefully just constructive critique…
i don’t particularly care for your new form of round-up type posts. something seems a little off. there’s no flow to a day or week.. and it ends up being pretty picture heavy with very little context. i totally understand posting less. but i think you might be better served to just do your previous style of post… less often. still only cover one day, but do it 2 or 3 or however many times per week you’d like. alternatively, your other ideas of topical posts would be great- those have a subject to make them cohesive, as opposed to this type of post, which strikes me as a little scattershot and chaotic.
just one voice though… obviously, maybe others disagree!
Joana says
Well… I agree with Meghan!
Love the blog, but miss the previous format. The one day postings were nice. I feel like it has been your style of posting and showing meals that attracted us all here, and what made your blog unique, showing who you are. Now things seem a bit awkward as you are trying to change the format so drastically. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it is you.
On the other side, I totally understand your reasons and as a loyal reader will always be here to cheer you up on whatever adventures you decide to share with us!
Jen says
Haha – the thing is I’m sure whatever Kathy does there’s going to be somebody who disagrees with it! It’s hard to win. This is new…maybe she’s just experimenting and things will change again in the future. I don’t think she’s set anything in stone….playing around is how you find what you do and don’t like. I call it “growing pains”. Plus, her original intent was to be able to just blog less and spend more time with baby at this stage.
Hope says
But, Jen, how will she know how the new format is going if people don’t tell her? That’s how you learn. Someone has voiced their opinion in a very nice way in order to be helpful to Kath.
sara @ fitcupcaker says
how cute is he…Im thinkin about makin stuffed potatoes now for dinner next week!
Allison says
Just wondering at what age you plan to start Mazen on some solids?
KathEats says
Closer to 5.5/6 months
[email protected] PBrunnergirl says
I am currently having a yogurt bowl for lunch! All your pictures inspire me to make my food beautiful too! The split pea soup is a must try for me this week!
eliza says
I would LOVE a post about how you handle leftovers…
I admire your resourcefulness and how you seem to not waste any food.
I was wholly intrigued when you mentioned leftover stuffing from Thanksgiving (frozen) and I would love to know how you store/manage your leftovers so as to keep them fresh and flavorful. I imagine your freezer must be enviously well-stocked plus very organized.
Perhaps you can give us a peek inside?
Love your new format…rock on!
Kelly @ Foodie Fiasco says
I second this, Eliza! I would love to see a post about keeping/using leftovers. Too often they go to waste around here…
Love your eats, Kath! They’re also so well topped.
Kimberly says
Yes, a leftover post would be great! I would never think to combine a salad, some leftover pasta, a burger and some honey together, but it looks so interesting. Maybe a post on how you come up with all of these different creations.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Awww!! Maze is so freaking adorable! Love the wave!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Thanks for adding the tahini dressing recipe, I was going to ask about it!
Nina @ Too Hottie For That Body says
I love how you show us what you do with your leftovers… I’m terrible about ignoring them and then having to throw them out when it get’s scary looking.
Mom says
I’m waving too, Maze!
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
I love all of your meals! And split pea soup is my absolute fave. It’s literally one of my comfort foods! 😀
Chelsea says
Just a little feedback for you. I like this style of food post. We get to see what you’ve been eating and working out without you having to post it after every meal. I think this recap over the course of several days is a good idea.
Jen says
Agreed!
Catherine says
Agreed! This is exactly what I was hoping you would do!
Lisa says
Looking forward to the quinoa salad recipe it looks great and Im sure it would taste delish!
Allie says
Not sold on the greek yogurt. Not trusting these dairy products after the whole cottage cheese and oats thing haha
Emily @ Life on Food says
This is a good reminder that I need to vary my workouts way more than I do. Your week looks fun to me.
Susan says
So glad you are blogging every once in awhile! I’ve missed the daily blogs, but totally understand that it’s very time consuming and little Mazen needs you more! You are very lucky to be home with him and blog less often. So, thank you for sharing – love it and look forward to more!
Daniela says
I love how you mix so many different things in your dishes it all looks so amazing and delicious. You’re like a master mixologist.
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says
Your food always looks so beautiful! Alwaysssss.
Emily @ www.main-eats.com says
YUM! I wanna come eat with you guys! : )
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
It’s a given that the food looks delicious and that you take amazing pics but I have to say, I’m loving your dinnerware! I need to invest in some myself…I’ve been looking on sale racks and such but can never seem to find anything that catches my eye! Sounds crazy but it’s true-I’m jealous of your dinnerware! lol!
Maria Tadic says
These look so yummy! Do you have the recipe for your whipped banana oats anywhere? I’d love to try out a nice oatmeal recipe!
KathEats says
Yup! Right here: https://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal
Alexa says
Where did you get those cute stuffed vegetables?
KathEats says
IKEA!
Alyssa says
I’m happy you’ve been able to be so active even with a little guy! Even though you haven’t been able to run much, it will come back in due time 🙂 And you’ve convinced me I must get a frother!
Vidya says
Awesome! Thanks for the info on buckwheat. Kath did you try finger millet flour? It is also supposed to be super nutritious and especially good for babies. So you can start feeding it maze as well once he is on solids. I make a yummy porridge with it but want to see what all creative ways you use to incorporate it into your food:-)
KathEats says
I haven’t heard of that!
Vidya says
It is very common in India. It’s highly nutritious and Gluten free!! You can find it at any Indian stores. Check out this link for detailed information. http://www.vahrehvah.com/indianfood/ragi-or-finger-millet/
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
I wish No Bull Burgers delivered, they look so tasty in all of your photos!
Amanda says
They do! I ordered two packages recently. And they’re just as tasty as Kath makes them look! 🙂
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
Love the new header!
Britta says
Where’d you get the high chair and what brand is it? I love that bright green color.
KathEats says
It’s the OXO Sprout! We love it so far, although only have experience with play food. The straps are very easy to get him in and out of, and of course I love the color. Matches our drum light!
Ellen says
When I scroll down the comments, I see a lot of people telling you they like the new format. I don’t think my comment was disrespectful, I was simply telling you I didn’t like that type of post. Was my comment really blocked?
KathEats says
I’ve always said it’s not what you say but how you say it. I found your comment (“super boring”) to be quite rude for something I put a lot of time into. I appreciate the feedback, but maybe “not as helpful as other posts” would have gotten the message across a little nicer?
Avery Hudson says
IIIII would just like to say that I LOVE the new format of your blog! Everything looks fannnnntastic. I look forward to reading your posts everyday!!
Alex @ Raw Recovery says
I love those two bowls in the very first picture! Oh gosh, they are so cute!!