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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / What’s Cold And Green..

April 20, 2010

What’s Cold And Green..

And eaten with a spoon?

That extra hour allowed me to read in bed last night for 30 minutes! It was fun times. I was asleep by 9:26 and my alarm went off at 5:46 – nearly 8.5 hours. Not quite 9, but I’ll take it :mrgreen:

I showered and came down to make a big green SIAB.

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The Mix

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 small frozen banana
  • 2 GIANT handfuls spinach
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 packet Green SuperFood
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder

Now I’m COLD!

I added the Superfood powder because why not?

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But here’s where the real magic lies:

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Yum! I got addicted to cocoa in green smoothies from the Chocolate Amazing Meal. A little cocoa isn’t quite the same, but it’s still good!

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Topped with Nature’s Path, coconut butter and Nuttzo PF 

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A discount is coming on the Nuttzo PF  next week!

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Today’s beverage was a ChocoMint Tiger Wing tea from Golden Moon.

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I liked the chocolate after taste, but wish it had been [a lot] mintier.

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Freezing cold! Our heat is off and summer has reverted back to spring. Brrrr!

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Good Bite

Here’s the Greek Pasta Salad I made a while back for a Good Bite video!

 

Time for Tuesday!

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  1. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    April 20, 2010 at 6:52 am

    Ah gosh, don’t even get me started on SIAB! The BEST way to start the day πŸ˜€ I’ve literally had about 10 in the past 2 weeks πŸ˜› I add a tbsp of cocoa powder in mine – I think it gives it much more depth of flavour, it’s delicious πŸ˜€
    Have a good day!

    Reply
  2. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    April 20, 2010 at 6:54 am

    Oooh, strawberries, that’s newly KERF (or maybe I missed it). πŸ™‚ Love the bowl it’s in!!

    Jenn

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 20, 2010 at 6:58 am

      Ha! yes, new πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Veggielady4life says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:01 am

    LOVE the SIAB bowl today!! It’s my favorite in a while!!

    Reply
  4. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:02 am

    I’ve never tried SIAB! Must be nice to slow down and eat it with a spoon rather than drink it because it lasts longer! Plus, you can add toppings that way. Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Wei-Wei says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:06 am

    I hate it when the weather fools you into thinking it’s going to be warm… then the temperatures drop again. It’s so annoying to have to check the weather everyday! Oh well, I guess that’s spring for ya… Looks like the skies just love being bipolar πŸ˜‰

    What would happen if you didn’t add any ilquid to SIAB? Would you get an extremely THICK smoothie or something like the banana soft serve people have been talking about?

    Loving your blog as always! πŸ˜€

    Wei-Wei

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 20, 2010 at 11:16 am

      I don’t think it would even blend – it would be so thick.

      Reply
  6. coco says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:06 am

    great video!!! πŸ™‚
    have a nice day Kath!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I will definitely buy some nutzo if there’s any kind of discount πŸ˜‰ I’m dying to try that stuff!!

    Reply
  8. Claire says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:14 am

    I can’t wait for the Nuttzo discount! I really have been wanting to try this stuff…love the cute video too.

    Reply
  9. Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:15 am

    I agree – it’s reverted back to chilly weather up here and I don’t approve! haha The breakfast looks delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Naomi (onefitfoodie) says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:23 am

    love that video!!! so cute and that recipe does sound SO easy! i never thought to add the veggies to the hot water!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:23 am

    I just can’t get into SIAB — but hey, different strokes for different folks. πŸ˜‰ I love smoothies/GM’s as a snack but my brain doesn’t accept they are “enough” for a meal (even though I know they are haha)

    Reply
  12. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Yeah, Tuesday…one day down…4 more to go! I need to get on the smoothie thing, but have not been to the store yet. Question, will the spinach mix in well with a blender or is the vita-mix the only way to go with it? Have a great day, Kath!

    Reply
    • Amy @ The adventures of a ginger grad student says

      April 20, 2010 at 8:30 am

      Hey Sarena,

      I make smoothies in my magic bullet blender or a regular blender all the time with spinach. It usually blends in really well, but I recommend pre-blending the spinach first with the liquid, then adding the rest, I do that all the time in my big blender and it prevents chunks. I also do that if I want to add oatmeal or cottage cheese, and it works as well.

      Reply
      • Pat Kilmain says

        April 20, 2010 at 10:43 am

        I do just the opposite – add the spinach last, and it works fine! I just have a regular blender.

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    • Kath says

      April 20, 2010 at 11:16 am

      I had no problem with spinach in my Cuisinart blender, but I couldn’t get kale smooth. The Vita-mix can handle kale no problem and does blend things even smoother than ever.

      Reply
      • Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

        April 20, 2010 at 12:12 pm

        Thanks! I will definitely give it a try! I have been craving spinach lately and with the warmer weather, smoothies are looking very appealing! I will give it a go!

        Reply
  13. jen trinque says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Ugh, I know, we had to put the winter comforter back on the bed because the temps got so chilly again (in western North Carolina)! No fun! That prompted me to have oatmeal for breakfast – no cold smoothies for me!

    Reply
  14. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:41 am

    LOVE cocoa in smoothies! i just came up with a chocolate covered strawberry green monster and a chocolate peanut butter green monster, and they both have regular cocoa powder in them. YUM!

    Reply
  15. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:43 am

    I didn’t know scharffen burger sold cocoa powder! Their chocolate is the best

    Reply
  16. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:52 am

    Yummy looking breakfast! I love adding superfoods to my smoothies!

    Reply
  17. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Yum! You and I are breakfast twins…but my green monster doesn’t have the same fun toppings πŸ™

    Reply
  18. Katie says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Hi Kath! First time responding and I’m pretty excited about it! My name is Katie and your breakfast looks delicious. I read your bio and I just wanted to let you know I’m an RD and am curious how you are enjoying your experience of becoming one! I just graduated in August with my Masters and took my RD exam in November after I got married in September. Your story is very inspiring and I bet you’re excited to almost be done with your 2.5 journey to becoming an RD! Congrats in advance and I’ll talk to you later πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 20, 2010 at 11:17 am

      Hi! I am enjoying it πŸ™‚ I’m in my last few months of clinical at a big hospital, but sadly I can’t really blog about any day-to-day details.

      Reply
  19. Kierstan says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:12 am

    Gotta love a green smoothie in the morning, whether in a bowl or mug!

    Your pasta salad looks marvelous…needs some tomatoes though! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  20. Jessie says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Nothin’ like a greeen smoothie to start the day right πŸ™‚

    Reply
  21. Christina says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:34 am

    It’s been so cold in the mornings here in NY too. The Earth tricked us with that summer weather!

    Reply
  22. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:39 am

    We just went from Summer weather to Winter weather! Such a trick πŸ™

    Reply
  23. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:41 am

    It’s getting a little chilled here in Illinois, too. Brrrr! The smoothie looks great as always!

    Reply
  24. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Ahhh I need to get my hands on that cocoa powder!

    Reply
  25. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:53 am

    I loooove SIABs!!!
    This weather is not making me happy πŸ™ I miss the high 70s! But I’m sure it’ll be back up there before we know it!

    Reply
  26. Daniel says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:58 am

    I was disappointed that I didn’t find a picture of the fungus in the back of the 3rd floor dorm freezer when I read the title for your post… (Just kidding :P)

    The SIAB looks great as usual! I know what you mean about the cold though, I can’t stand it or else I’d have one before my workouts because of how easy they are to eat πŸ™‚

    Reply
  27. Midgetkeeper says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:04 am

    I love chocolate in anything! Have a great day.

    Reply
  28. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:10 am

    STASH tea makes a GREAT chocolate mint flavor – both chocolate and mint come out really well in it.

    That SIAB looks amazing as always – I’ll never get over my love for those bowls!! They’re almost as beautiful as what’s inside πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Your post reminded me that it’s been far too long since I had a bright green monster. In a bowl, no less. Love your selection of toppings! It all looks like a delicious, nutritious breakfast soup. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  30. Brynn says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:13 am

    I added cocoa to a SIAB last week and had to throw it out. It was that exact cocoa powder actually. Maybe it’s better if there’s a banana in there to sweeten it up.

    Reply
  31. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:20 am

    I love to mix cocoa powder in my oatmeal too… and plain yogurt! Chocolate pretty much goes with anything, in my opinion!

    Reply
  32. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I have the same cocoa powder….so good for smoothies πŸ™‚

    Reply
  33. Amber K says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:37 am

    I neer thought to eat a green monster in a bowl! But I love adding unsweetened cocoa powder to my green monsters. Something about eating something green that tastes like chocolate….so good!

    Reply
  34. Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I adore tea, and I’ve never seen a chocolate mint flavored one! That sounds soooo good!

    Reply
  35. Heather (The Single Dish) says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Great video! Love greek pasta salad, yum.

    Reply
  36. [email protected] says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:55 am

    I wish things would warm up so I would want to drink my green smoothies again. I just can’t do it when the weather is cold!

    Reply
  37. Abby says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I can’t get past that dirt tast with the amazing grass. Even the chocolate flavor. I still drink it sometimes, though because I know it’s good for me!

    Reply
  38. KRISTEN'S RAW says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:10 am

    I adore those pictures! YUM YUM!!!! I’m off to make my smoothie now. πŸ™‚

    Cheers,
    Kristen

    Reply
  39. kate says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Smoothies always freeze me out too! I wish that mornings werent colder than the rest of the day – it owuld make it so much easier to get out of bed too!

    Reply
  40. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:37 am

    i made my hubby a green monster this morning. if i had a vitamix i bet it would’ve been thicker!

    Reply
  41. Ashley says

    April 20, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Tea Spot in Boulder, CO [I think you got samples from them??] makes THEE most amazing Green Roasted Mint loose leaf tea. No chocolate…but sooo refreshing. Strong, earthy and minty!! Just thought I’d pass that along πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  42. [email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    April 20, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    That tea sounds really good and almost dessert like. Chocolate in anything is always a good thing.

    Reply
  43. Lisa says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    ooh peanut free Nuttzo- how do you like it? better than original, or the same?
    i dont think there would be too much of a change, i dont think nuttzo was too peanutty to begin with !!
    very flaxseedy to me πŸ˜‰
    (yea, im making up words tonight!)

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 21, 2010 at 5:39 am

      It’s soooooo much better!! Hazelnutty and sweet and fluffy from the chia seeds!

      Reply
  44. Hannah says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Oooh, the coconut looks even more like snow in this post! (Funny how I can feel nostalgic about snow now, once I’m back in Australia with no chance of being bombarded with it again :P) One day, I’ll have a blender and be able to make your SIABS…

    Reply

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