Progressing:
Watch Food RevolutionClean up houseQuick showerGrocery shopping + walk on the greenway (if rain holds off)Lite lunchPack lunch- HOT YOGA!!
- Reading
- Laundry
- Shrimp + grits with Karen
+ Make hummus!
I took a twist on Ashley‘s Curry Honey Hummus and added some coconut!
This morning I boiled some chickpeas I had soaked overnight and put about 3 cups in the FP
Plus 1 tbsp each of curry, honey, turmeric, Garlic Gold oil, Garlic Gold Nuggets and lemon –
Plus a tbsp of coconut butter and coconut flakes each
BLEND –>
Top with more coconut. It’s quite garlicky, but tastes great!
A bit tough to get the lid on!
Matt and I vetoed grocery shopping because we felt we had enough of what we needed.
After massively cleaning the kitchen again (and packing // blogging my lunch for tomorrow) Matt and I went for a 30 minute walk and talked all things vacations. We might go on an overnight trip for our wedding anniversary coming up next month! And on July 2, the day after I’m finished with my internship, we’re joining my whole family for a week at the beach. I. Cannot. Wait.
I’m not sure what’s up with my leg. It feels more like a pulled muscle than an injury. But I can’t really massage it? It’s still behind the knee- almost really the top of my calf muscle? Odd. It bothers me when I do strange moves like vacuuming and I tried to run on our walk and could feel it then too. I wonder if it’s not a running injury but something I might have done at yoga or standing all day at work with locked knees and running just made it worse? Regardless, I’m still laying off of the running (and perhaps I should lay off of housework!) and looking forward to a deep yoga stretch shortly.
After our walk I was hungry for lunch and wanted something light before yoga.
OIAJ. SIAB. Naturally, smoothie-in-a-jar came next…
I had just a little bit of coconut butter left and filled it up with a mango-strawberry smoothie!
The Smoothie Vita-Mix
- 2/3 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh mango
- 2/3 cup vanilla hemp milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 packet Vega Berry
- ~6 almonds (which I don’t think I could taste and forgot about until just now!
Is it obvious that I have a granola obsession?
I’m actually trying to use up my granolas – I’ve had some in stock forever! My final sample is a Bob’s Red Mill Natural Granola. It was a great one to end on!! Totally crunchy with large clusters and a wonderful buttery taste.
I also nibbled on the mango skins and pit!
Might not seem like a big lunch, but energy wise it was probably plenty much!
Off to sweat at yoger! Naturally.
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Oooh that hummus sounds delicious! I think I might attempt that tomorrow 🙂 I have chickpeas…no excuse not to really:P
I love granola too – I’m gutted that my all time favourite one has run out now – most.depressing.thing.ever.
Have a good afternoon!
Diana says
That hummus sounds amazing and that smoothie… yum 🙂
Have a good time at yoga! 🙂
Mastering Public Health says
Nice hummus concoction. The coconut is an addition that I would not expect; do tell how it tastes. That smoothie in a jar is actually quite pretty — reminds me of those mixed/marbleized ‘spreads,’ like that doubtfully healthy ‘Milky Way’ spread they used to sell.
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Love your smoothie in a jar concoction! And coconut in hummus sounds like a match made in heaven 🙂
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
Love the hummus recipe! Just bought some unsweetened coconut…gotta try it!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Yay for yoga, hopefully the stretch helps a lot. When is your anniversary, mine is next month also, memorial weekend. We are trying to figure out somewhere to go on vacation. I defiantly am ready for a vacation.
Mrs. Money says
Darn you, now I want hummus! Whenever I make it, it doesn’t taste fabulous. I am going to try your recipe.
Kailey says
Does adding water give the smoothie that watery/washed out taste? I have always been hesitant to add water because I want my smoothie to taste like the berries and not my sink 🙂 haha I usually use soy milk or almond milk, would I notice a difference? thank you!!
Kath says
That was my fear too, but it actually works fine and is good for hydration!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
Great recipe — going to have to try that out.
Sami says
I really want to try coconut butter, barney butter, chia seeds, and a ton of other products because to you, Kath. =] I have a question about the Vita-Mix. Does it crush ice well? I craved a homemade frappichino a couple days ago and my blender just wouldn’t cut it. Thanks for your opinion!
Kath says
Hmmm I’ve never actually crushed ice. I bet it would blend it. But I dont’ know! I hate ice = sensitive teeth 🙂
Laura says
Yes they can, beautifully. Just buy some earplugs to protect your hearing! Apparently one of the promo videos for the Vitamix shows it crushing avocado pits- thats what sold it for me!
Run Sarah says
That hummus concoction sounds awesome – I love spicy hummus!
Jessica says
I had the same weird pain behind my knee earlier in the week, and it went away in a few days. I foam rolled my hamstring, calf and IT band on that side, and I stretched my calves like crazy (drop your heel on a step, do the wall pushup, etc.). I also tried using a tennis ball to get really deep into the calf muscle, because it felt like there was a knot right at the lower leg/knee junction. Good luck!
Amber K says
I had hummus for dinner just last night in an amazing wrap. I have bought all of the ingredients to make my own, but just haven’t done it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Although I’m not your doctor I would think it is a running injury just because I have the same thing going on right now after a 10K a few weeks back. Now I have to go to PT for it. The doctor recommended to continue to ice, stretch and foam roll.
You might want to get it checked out.
Kath says
You think we have the same injury? Does it hurt most when you hyperextend your leg? Guess I’ll keep up my home PT
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Love the smoothie in a jar! and that hummus sounds delicious. Hummus is just too easy to not make it yourself!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Oooh, coconut hummus = brilliant idea. Hope your leg feels better soon!
Rose-Anne says
Look at you, getting all bold with the garlic oil! Rock on! I’ve been using mine to make black bean tostadas–yum. I won’t mention the green onions I put on top… 😉
Camille says
That hummus looks great!
Have a great time at yoga!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Ashley has the best recipes ever. That hummus looks incredible!
tieghan says
WOW! that looks amazing! Now I need a big food processor, so I can make a huge batch!
tieghan says
Oh on the smoothie totally going to go make that NOW!
Laura says
1. I just made hummus and yours looks 10,000x’s yummier. I’ll have to devour my batch and make yours next.
2. Is coconut butter the same as coconut oil? I went hunting for some butter and found coconut oil, which looks like what you’re using…Is yours sweetened or completely natural?
Kath says
🙂
Coco butter + oil are different. The oil is extracted and the butter is the meat, pulverized. It’s completely natural.
Gina G says
hey Kath! sorry i only pop in once in a while to comment, your hummus and siaj look marvelous!
but i just wanted to share a post with you that another wonderful blogger posted, i’m not sure if you seen it. But I thought you would enjoy it (and everyone’s comments) about how much we all admire you and how much you really make a difference! so here it is if your curious… http://www.pbandjenny.com/2010/04/only-fear-is-fear-itself.html
have a great day =)
Kath says
Thanks for the link!
BroccoliHut says
I love using coconut butter in my hummus recipes! I’ve made a similar version to yours with mango, curry, and coconut butter. Mmm.
Jaime says
That hummus seems oh so yummy.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Looks like you are getting stuff done today 🙂 I hope the leg is ok, it sounds like runner’s knee :/
Gabriela says
YUUUUM for hummus!
Amazing pics as usual, Kath 😉
Have a great Sunday!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i love the idea of coconut and hummus…all about the sweet and savory. hope your leg does better.
Veggielady4life says
Love your list…
Sometimes I think I add things to my list just so I can cross them off… 😉
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
you should throw some extra curry powder and honey in for good measure too…HOLY YUM!
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
That smoothie in a jar sounds awesome! Very springy/summery. Yum 😀
Jenn
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
The smoothie looks fabulous! Have fun at yoga!
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zestycook says
Kath, I am loving the looks of that hummus. I have a bag of crackers just aching to be dipped in there.
ashley says
That looks like the perfect lunch for me! What a fun twist on the hummus…do you like it better with the coconut or just the plain curry honey? Love the swirl action of coconut butter w/your smoothie…mmmm fabulous idea! My next goal is to make coconut butter 🙂 Have a great yoga + night!
Kath says
I honestly can’t taste the coconut much. And I think I added too much garlic this time!
Ashley says
thanks girl 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
That sounds sooo good!!! I need to get some coconut butter asap!
Sorry to hear about your injury issue 🙁 Boo.
Killian says
I envy you more than you could ever know. I wish I could make OIAJ from a jar of coconut butter, there is actually nothing I can think of that would set me up better in the morning for a good mood for the day! Ooo all the melty oozy coconuty-ness of it is making me drooool. You are llluuuucckkyy! It looks so good though. And healthy! I admire how you balance taste and health so perfectly! Well done
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Your outside pics are so fun! I’m going to look for the BRM granola – mmm!
marci williams says
Can anyone tell me what store to by or were at in the store to find the chia seeds? I hvae looked in many stores and many places and no were to be found I live in washington? Thanks anyone
Kath says
I haven’t had much luck here in Charlotte either, so I just buy them online.
Kaley says
I am not positive, but it sounds like it could be your popliteus muscle that is bothering you? It is a really small muscle behind your knee, and it runs pretty deep so it is harder to get to if you are using ice or trying to massage it. It helps rotate the knee, so it could bother you doing simple things like vacuuming. Might be something to look into.
Kath says
That sounds like the closest guess yet… I will investigate!
Kath says
I think you are right!!! All the symptoms (flexing and medial rotation) match up
Lisa says
I’m sorry your knee isn’t feeling great. Mine isn’t either and it’s partly because I keep banging my knee on my bike! Did you possibly bruise your knee?
Hannah says
Well, it’s better than a crack cocaine addiction. You’ve got that going for you! 😛 I wish we had these kind of granolas in Australia, but there’ so much we’re lagging behind in in the super-yummy-healthy-snacks stakes!
KathyZS says
OMG, I cut up a mango and nibbled on the pitt and skins today too!!!
kate says
I love talking all things vacation!
Wei-Wei says
I love hummus! I haven’t had it much though (only occasionally in wraps at school) and when I tried making it on my own with roasted red peppers, it sort of… failed. And I made too much, so it went bad 🙁 I think I should add more tahini, except I have to make my own tahini too! :S
And wow, SIAJ! That’s like the ultimate KERF creation! 😀
Hope you have fun at HOT YOGA! Sounds fun 🙂
Wei-Wei
Kate in Japan says
I’m a bit behind, but I made Curry Honey Hummus on Sunday too. I roasted some eggplants (Japanese, of course) and a yellow pepper, and made sandwiches for the week. Yum!