Morning all! This week is flying – can you believe it’s Wednesday already?! I have zippo plans for the weekend either. A free weekend all for me? I’ll take it!
So this morning my Mom brought me some almond flavored coffee that she got from her friend (shout out to Polly!) and OMG it tasted just like a Dutch Letter! You all know my love for Dutch pastries… Well, I was so inspired drinking the coffee, that I wanted to continue my almond flavor experience. So I made Almond Apricot Oatmeal!
In my bowl:
- 1/2 cup each of oats, water & skim milk
- dash of cinnamon
- capful of almond extract
- 1 medium banana
- 4 dried apricots
- 2 T unsulphured coconut shreds
- sugar free syrup
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – almond extract is where it’s at!! When combined with the creamy sweet oats, it makes my bowl taste like a giant Dutch Letter…I’m ok with that!!
Dried apricots are also where it’s at. They are so addicting…
Yum-E, loving breakfast this morning!
Now, for lunch I packed:
- Leftover Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Pico de Gallo and Cilantro Rice
- Honey Oikos
- Cantaloupe
I feel like there should be a better word for leftovers…that word rarely does whatever it is you’re eating justice. It’s got a slightly negative connotation, but leftovers can be great! How about “delicious eats from previous meals”?? Anyone? Bueller? Yeah, it doesn’t really roll off the tongue like “leftovers”…ah well.
Jazzed for this, for sure:
Juicy!
This will be my first try of the Honey flavored Oikos!
Oh – my verdict on the Blueberry Oikos? LOVED IT! The blueberries were extremely fresh tasting – not like some of those “fake” tasting blueberry yogurts, you know what I mean? I am really looking forward to trying the Honey one today!!
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So, did anyone happen to catch Will Farrell on Man vs Wild last night? #1: I am in love with Bear Grylls. Always have, always will. #2: Will Farrell is so hysterical…this was an awesome show!!
My question is: Would you rather be a famous movie star living in the lap of luxury, or an outdoor adventurer/explorer?
Me? Mmmm…toughie, but I’m going to have to go with outdoor explorer. Personally, I’d rather have the experience of seeing the world and pushing myself to the limits then living the pampered life. Although…those regular spa visits sure would be nice…:D
Did you feel like you were kind of eating blueberry cheescake while eating the blueberry Oikos? Glad you enjoyed it, I agree it does have a much more natural flavor than other yogurts, but something was still just a bit off in my tastebuds with it.
Curious to hear your opinion on the honey Oikos:) Happy Wednesday:)
Oh that’s a great oatmeal combination!
Yummy looking oatmeal and delicious looking leftover lunch. You have started your meals on a great foot today!
Can I be a combo? Can I be a famous star that gets to travel the globe like Angelina or Madonna’s treks to Cannes and Africa? That would be my perfect balance – minus the press entourage.
Sometimes leftovers are better the second time around. Like pasta sauce or a curry, they taste much better the next night.
Well done on packing your lunch. It looks so delish!
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it all looks sooo delish as always – what kind of camera do you use? your pictures always make me hungry in the morning, even though i’ve already eaten breakfast
Those oats look so delicious! That breakfast is like a work of art.
I’d rather be an outdoor explorer. I would HATE the paparazzi and press of being a movie star, and I don’t like to just sit around. I love being active. But I don’t want to spend a lot of time exploring where there are big yucky bugs everywhere. I’d love to go scuba diving, or snorkeling, or hike mountains and volcanoes… fun!
Outdoor adventurer for sure!
I think that looks like one of you best oatmeal combinations!
We love Man Vs. WIld. We did watch it last night and I thought Will was hilarious! It was a really good episode and it was a good change….