Another night of good sleep – almonds are 2 for 2!! I really have found myself on the verge of hunger as I read in bed at night. It’s so inconvenient to get up and eat a mini meal – I don’t have an appetite for most things. But the almonds are easy to munch (and I don’t worry about sugar on my teeth…although I’m a bit concerned with all the post-tooth-brushing-and-flossing night nibbling…hope it doesn’t last long).
We’re departing on our trip shortly, so Matt is home and made smoothies for breakfast.
The base was an unmeasured generous scooping of frozen berries, milk, raw oatmeal and ice. And the top was made with coconut butter magic shell! [Check out my coconut butter page for more info.] I picked up a jar of Artisana recently (the best) after a very unsuccessful attempt to make my own from unsweetened dry coconut. $11 is a lot, but not when it lasts for months!
It’s best in the summer when it’s naturally drippy at room temp. Just drizzle it on a cold smoothie in a bowl and you have yourself a hardened coconut shell!
Use your spoon to break it into bite-sizes chunks
And crunch that smoothie away : )
Have a great weekend!!
Sana says
Your smoothie is super purple!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Love the crunch of granola with the the creaminess of a smoothie!!!!
Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not says
That magic shell is so cool – I have to try it!!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I love the color of that smoothie bowl. I want to try the coconut shell! That sounds awesome. Have safe travels! 🙂
Rebecca @ Blueberry Smiles says
The shell is a great idea for a smoothie! Enjoy your trip!
@FactFinderSteph says
I LOVE using frozen berries in the summer! I eat them in my cereal or oatmeal everyday. Anytime I am out I feel off center the rest of the morning! lol
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Yum!
Have a great trip 🙂
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
I need to get that thar coconut stuff. I told the Mr about the Magic Shell properties then put it back on the shelf. *face palm*
Have a great trip!
Lindsey says
I have never thought to drizzle coconut oil in my smoothie bowls but will try it out next time!
Courtney @ Outrunning Insecurities says
I tried making my own coconut butter at home. It came out pretty well, but I’m not the world’s biggest fan of coconut… probably should have considered that before I made it though.
Roxanne says
Yeah, some ideas sounds great until you realize… hey I don’t like this!
Cait's Plate says
Ha! That’s such a great idea!!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
That coconut butter shell is so cool! I’m not a fan of the texture of coconut but I like the flavor, so I may have to give coconut butter a try.
Khushboo says
Is there any added sugar in that coconut butter?
KathEats says
Nope – but it’s way sweeter on the palate than my homemade one was (which was almost savory!?)
Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says
Gorgeous photos today, Kath! (though who am I kidding, you ALWAYS have gorgeous photos!) I love this color scheme on a sunny Friday morning 🙂 Have a great trip this weekend!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I really need to try the whole coconut shell thing! I have a big jar of coconut butter sitting at home and you’ve convinced me that it needs using! 🙂 Have a great trip Kath, and safe travels! 🙂
Megan @ Megan's Munchies says
Love that purple color!! Have a great weekend!
Kait - @runkaitrun says
Aaaaand I just found my Sunday morning post-race treat! Thanks, can’t wait to try it 🙂
Erin says
Love the coconut magic shell. This looks great I was just thinking of making granola today what a great way to use it. Also, almonds by the bedside, a Baggie in my purse, and a stash at my desk were a must for me when I was pregnant. Theyre also great for combating the crazy hunger of a nursing mom.
Liz says
wow that looks super yummy!.
Have a great trip
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Such the decadent breakfast! The coconut seems to be the perfect finishing touch! Safe travels!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
That looks awesome. I have a jar of coconut oil but have yet to use it. This is a great idea.
Whitney says
Enjoy your stay in BMore!
Lace @ Real Food Quest says
That looks great. I am dying to try out the coconut butter but won’t be home for another 2 months. While it looks yummy, I am simply too cheap to shell out $11 and then have to trash it. Glad to hear it lasts though…about how much do you typically use at a time?
KathEats says
Maybe half a tbsp?
samantha @ peach in the city says
I like coconut butter…but the way it looks kinda skeeves me out
Angel7 says
Love the way the hardened coconut butter looks atop of the smoothie! It looks like icing.
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Karen says
What a gorgeous bowl o’ smoothie this morning! 🙂
Safe travels, guys!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Too cool! Looks delicious, too!
Annette @FitnessPerks says
Looks very cool –and yummy!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
That coconut shell with granola is a fantastic idea!
Mara says
I was so worried about cavities during my pregnancies because I couldn’t brush my teeth at night (I would get horrible heartburn/nausea from it) in combination with my morning sickness. But I came out cavity-free- and still are 6 years out. Your teethies will be just fine!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
$11 is relative. Something that lasts for months and gives you dozens and dozens of moments and days of pleasure is $11 well spent!
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Yum!! Love the magic shell!! Gorgeous color too! Safe travels to Bmore!!!
Lyn says
That looks so good!
[email protected] for the Soul says
ohhh yessss it’s my fave way of eating coconut butter! When it hardens on cold foods and it crunches~:D
Living, Learning, Eating says
That looks amazing, it makes me want to go out and get coconut butter ASAP! Wow, I’ve been gone for a few months and now you’re pregnant? CONGRATULATIONS, that’s amazing!!!
Laura says
I’ve never tried a smoothie in a bowl OR coconut butter so I guess this weekend will be a good time to try both:) Looks delicious!
Amanda @ flecksofgreen says
Yum! It’s just like she’ll topping for ice cream. I don’t lthink I’ve had anything like that in ages! It looks very delicious 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That smoothie looks so delicious! Almost as pretty as the table it’s sitting on!
Kristy @ Southern In-Law says
Your SIAB looks divine! How I wish it was smoothie weather in Australia – though, truth be known, I just have the heating on and have them anyway 😛
Julia H. @ Going Gulia says
Your breakfast almost looks like a cinnamon roll to me (well, a purple cinnamon roll)! Must be the coconut drizzle…looks like icing! YUM.
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
What a beautiful smoothie…the color is great!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I must try coconut butter! I absolutely LOVE how it turns to a coconut hardshell. Have you ever tried it on ice cream? I would imagine it would be AMAZING!
Diane says
I have got to try the coconut butter magic shell trick. Never thought of that!
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
One of these days, I NEED to try artisana coconut butter! I’ve heard so much about it, and I absolutely adore coconut!