Good morning to you all! Sleeping much better with my lower doses of caffeine : )
You know how Rumpelstiltskin turned straw into gold?
These raw ingredients turned into liquid gold
Liquid green gold
The Mix
- (for TWO smoothies)
- 2 big handfuls spinach
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/3 cup Vega Choc-a-lot
- 2 tbsp PB flour (sadly couldn’t taste it at all)
- 1.5 cups milk
Toppings included toasted buckwheat (I think I said mine was raw a while ago, but it’s definitely toasted from the WF bulk bins) So nice and crunchy on top! Plus a sprinkle of Ambrosial granola and coconut butter!
Vixen strut her stuff right onto my bowl!
I’m meeting Faith at my gym for BodyPump (it’s bring-a-friend-for-free-First-Friday!) today and then have a writing project for the afternoon. Tonight is the First Friday Gallery Crawl again!
Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says
December 3, 2010 at 9:17 amHave fun at the gym! I love that spoon by the way in your photos!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
December 3, 2010 at 9:17 amHow sad you couldn’t taste the pb flour. I bet it would have made the smoothie even more phenomenal.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
December 3, 2010 at 9:18 amI like the little reindeer. 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
December 3, 2010 at 9:19 amOhh I’m craving a GM now…I’ve got some spinach in the fridge too, so maybe it’s worth it to dirty up the blender for lunch 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
December 3, 2010 at 9:19 amHave a great class! I’m still hunting for peanut flower but Whole Foods is on my agenda next weekend – hopefully I’ll find it there! Have a great Friday, Kath 🙂
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
December 3, 2010 at 9:20 amCan’t wait to get my coconut butter in the mail! Should be arriving any day now. Seems like I could put it on everything!
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
December 3, 2010 at 9:21 amI have yet to try a smoothie in a bowl with some toppings. I’m struggling to keep my spinach intake up since it has turned cold.
Gabriella @ Embracement says
December 3, 2010 at 9:24 amI need to start making more smoothies.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
December 3, 2010 at 9:25 amLove the pictures! I could go for a green smoothie about now 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
December 3, 2010 at 9:27 amSound like you have a great day planned! Enjoy it!
faith @ gracefulfitness says
December 3, 2010 at 9:30 amI overdid it on the coffee yesterday and slept bad! But maybe it was the wine…less of both today!
There definitely are raw buckwheat groats out there, I used to eat a raw parfait with them in Portland.
Let’s pump it up!
Meg says
December 3, 2010 at 9:31 amHave fun at BodyPump 😀 Glad this morning is better with less caffiene! Yay!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
December 3, 2010 at 9:36 amThis makes me want to go through the WF bulk bin! And then buy a blender.
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
December 3, 2010 at 9:36 amIt is a truth universally known that coconut butter makes everything better 🙂
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says
December 3, 2010 at 9:39 amLooks delish as always. And love the reindeer. 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
December 3, 2010 at 9:39 amWhen I saw “liquid gold,” I thought about “garlic gold,” and then I thought” “Ugh?! Garlic gold for breakfast?!?” This looks much better! 🙂
Camille says
December 3, 2010 at 9:47 amVixen is too cute 🙂
Happy Friday!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
December 3, 2010 at 10:02 amLooks amazing! I want to try Body Pump. It seems like everyone enjoys it!
Have a great day!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
December 3, 2010 at 10:16 amLOL @ Vixen! So cute 😀
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
December 3, 2010 at 10:23 amhave fun at body pump! vixen is hilarious…love how you play with your food 🙂
Julie @ Honey B. Nutrition says
December 3, 2010 at 10:24 amSpinach is such a great way to start the day! When I get green juice in the AM I have sooooo much energy!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
December 3, 2010 at 10:30 amIs Vixen a girl? Nice to have company while you eat! Enjoy the day – Happy Friday!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
December 3, 2010 at 10:45 amLove the holiday touches 🙂
[email protected] says
December 3, 2010 at 10:49 amThe toasted buckwheat is a perfect compliment to so many dishes that need a little crunch!
Namaste Gurl says
December 3, 2010 at 10:54 amLooks super yummy. However, I’d love to know where you got that big storage glass container for your oatmeal?!? I’ve been looking for one just like that 🙂 Ikea, Crate and Barrel? I’d sure love to know 🙂
You should do a post all about your storage containers, dishes, decorating, etc.
Kath says
December 3, 2010 at 12:04 pmI think Bed Bath beyond… not 100% sure!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
December 3, 2010 at 10:58 amha, Vixen is so cute!! How festive 😀
Natalia - a side of simple says
December 3, 2010 at 10:59 amThose gallery crawls are such a neat idea and look like such fun. I wish my town did something like that. Have a good body pump workout with Faith!
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
December 3, 2010 at 11:03 amlove green monsters! never thought of adding buckwheat for the crunch- nice idea!
Kiran says
December 3, 2010 at 11:13 amNot denying that the breakfast looks yummy, but I love your spoon!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
December 3, 2010 at 11:21 amThat reindeer wants in on the action. 😛 Looks delicious!
Lauren says
December 3, 2010 at 11:56 amHope Pump is great today. I’ll hope for a good playlist for you! 😉
Tracey says
December 3, 2010 at 11:57 amI really need to cut down on my caffeine. Not only am I having trouble sleeping but I’ve become dependant on the stuff. If I don’t drink caffeine during the day than I get a headache. Not good at all!
Kaci says
December 3, 2010 at 12:00 pmSo glad you’re sleeping better! Umm…can I please come to your house for breakfast?! This is amazing!!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
December 3, 2010 at 12:21 pmsmoothie looks great, but wowza…no way at all I could’ve had one for breakfast…it was 5 degrees here this morning! Briing on the oats!
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Kath says
December 3, 2010 at 12:44 pmThere was no ice so it wasn’t cold!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
December 3, 2010 at 8:48 pmI usually have a problem with my smoothies not being thick enough if i don’t add ice….but then I realized…..I haven’t been adding oats, either! Will certainly have to try…
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Krystina says
December 3, 2010 at 12:29 pmPeanut flour tastes really good if it’s the star of the smoothie and there aren’t any other protein powders added. I love it in peanut butter cup smoothies!
Sam says
December 3, 2010 at 12:37 pmYeah, Plain buckwheat is a bit greenish..yours looks toasted to me 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
December 3, 2010 at 12:50 pmI’ve never had buckwheat but it looks so toasty and yummy!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
December 3, 2010 at 12:57 pmThat bowl looks delish!
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
December 3, 2010 at 12:58 pmThat sound like the golden ticket breakfast! I think the buckwheat looks incredible…I’ll have to grab some next time I’m near a WF!
Hannah says
December 3, 2010 at 5:57 pmOh gosh, beautiful! If I didn’t know I was going to two fancy restaurants in Melboure on my holiday today, I’d be more jealous 😉
Jen says
December 3, 2010 at 7:45 pmWhat is that Vega stuff like? I picked it up myself but generally hate powders.
Kath says
December 3, 2010 at 10:14 pmI like it…not sure how it compares to other powders because I haven’t tried a ton.
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
December 3, 2010 at 9:45 pmOoh I love that placemat! Vixen is a naughty girl
Meagan says
December 4, 2010 at 1:27 amThis post totally reminded me of how much I miss my Cali bowl!