It was one of those mornings.
I woke up and looked at my phone, which read 7:21AM.
Then I rolled over.
Woke up again and started checking emails. Time = 8:48!!!
!?!?!
Slept away the morning!! Guess I needed the rest.
Hello coffee!!
Starbucks sent me some of their new Natural Fusions coffee to test out. Me love flavored coffee.
They are made from arabica beans and blended with real ingredients – spices, botanicals and all.
Glad to see this:
Smell = delicious!
Taste was great. Nice and strong. Not bitter like some of the other Starbucks blends (ahem, breakfast blend). The flavor wasn’t as pronounced as some of the other flavored coffees I’ve tried, but I def. liked it!
Also love the packaging on this guy: Vega Vanilla Chai
SIAB!
For both Matt and I, I combined:
- 1 scoop Vega
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1.5 cups frozen berries
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 handful spinach
Toppings:
- Homemade Maple Walnut Granola
- Coconut butter magic shell
- 1 small blob of TJ’s PB because I missed it
Magic clump!!
Off to do stuff.
Meg says
Guess you needed sleep 🙂 Love the SIAB! I need to make one of those, I always have smoothies for snacks, never think of em’ for breakfast!
Enjoy your day!
Evan Thomas says
That coffee sounds really good!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
I’ll have to check out that coffee! I like my flavored coffee to really only have a “hint” of the flavor otherwise it’s usually too overwhelming.
Camille says
The magic clump is my favorite! I always save it for the last bite 🙂
sassy molassy says
OMG, that starbucks carmel flava sounds divine! I’m enjoying some vanilla coconut tea this morning…a fabulous blend from a local coffee/tea producer here in OR.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
your magic shell always looks so good – one of these days i’ll have to try it!
The Wife of a Dairyman says
Always feels good when you can sleep in a little 🙂 Hope you have a great day!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I did the same thing this morning in regards to waking up! The cats woke us up at 7 and somehow we went back to sleep until 8:15! Looks like you have a tasty start to the day! Enjoy it!
Dorry says
I slept in later than usual this morning, too! I hope you have a great Sunday! 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I have never seen or heard of the coffee fusions. I only like flavored coffee and that sounds really good!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I need coconut oil in my life 🙂
LOVE mornings like that, where you wake up ealry and then next you know, it’s late! As long as you don’t need to be somewhere….
Wei-Wei says
Mmm, that coffee sounds divine. And as for sleeping in – it does you good from time to time! Listen to your body… just like you are now. 😀
Wei-Wei
Exercise and Eat says
You’re right- breakfast blend is wayyyy too tough for me!
[email protected] says
It’s kinda nice to sleep away the morning sometimes 🙂
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
I am actually sipping some Breakfast Blend right now – but I enjoy my coffee with a bit of a bite to it :-). I really want to try the Vanilla flavor of the new Starbucks coffees, but am going to wait until my current bag of beans runs out.
How long do your SIABs keep you satisfied? I want to try them for breakfast but worry I’ll be hungry sooner than if I had eaten a bowl of oats!
Kath says
A long time!! They are big. Probably 500 calories with toppings. They’ve held me 5-6 hours. Probably didn’t need that big of one today 🙂
Krystina says
SIABs are deceiving because you think they wouldn’t hold you over, but they do! They fill me up more than any other breakfast.
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I love flavored coffees, too! Caramel would be right up my alley. Hope to see them available soon 🙂
Danielle (Runs on Green) says
Whoaaa an all-natural flavored coffee?? I’ve been searching for one of those for a while! All the other flavored coffees have artificial ingredients
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Breakfast blend is probably one of the worst coffees. But Verona is one of my top favorites.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I sleep in so much during the weekends too, but I’m with you on my body needing rest.
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
“magic clump!” 🙂 It surprises me how coconut butter tastes like real butter sometimes. There’s a underlying similarity.
tanyasdaily says
I like flavored coffee, esp when it tastes sweet.
Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing! says
I’m also enjoying a delicious SIAB as I read your post! In mine: two handfuls spinach, 3/4 cup FF Greek yogurt, 8 strawberries, 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder. Yummmmmyyyy!! Your toppings look so great and I will have to try them out! 🙂
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
I slept in yesterday until 8:30am and couldn’t believe it!! Your SIAB looks tasty – especially the magic clump!!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I hate to sleep away the morning but sometimes your boy just NEEDS it!
Love the coconut shell!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
That happened during my nap yesterday. I was reading my book at 5 and the next thing I knew it was 6. It went so fast.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
As much as I try/love to support small, local businesses, I love Starbucks. I hope you have a happy, productive Sunday!
Simply Life says
oh that coffee looks great!
Julz @ freshman 5k says
I wish I could’ve slept that well. That coffee looks good!
Laura says
Oh that coffee sounds really quite nice…and i don’t drink coffee so that’s saying something xx
Rosey Rebecca says
Love all your pics today! Caramel coffee sound so good. Almost like dessert for bfast!
Heather says
I don’t blame you for sleeping in. I have been requiring more sleepy lately. I think its the heat!
Emilie says
I did the unintentional sleep in today as well. I hate it when that happens to me though, because it always leaves me feeling sleepy and unproductive all day- what a strange thing! Sleep more and feel tired, LOL. I wish I could find Coconut Butter in Canada… they don’t even have it at Whole Foods?
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged says
I seriously can’t wait to hunt down those S*bux coffees. I love flavors but I can’t wrap my head around all the artificial syrups – these look like the perfect solution! I bet caramel is rich and smooth…yum!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I think our bodies are good at knowing when we need that little bit of extra sleep. 😀
I love Starbucks beans, but have never tried the flavored ones. I’ll have to keep my eye out for it! 😀
Lauren says
So, when everyone makes these flavored coffees, is there added sugar in them? Wonderingg
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That coffee sounds awesome! I haven’t seen it out in stores yet though. I hope we get it in Canada!
Hannah says
If you ever spot an Irish Cream flavoured coffee, you should try it! It’s my current favourite here in Australia 🙂
Meagan says
Nice bowl!