First of all, this venti soy misto was FREE, because believe it or not, there are some perks (beyond heart palpitations) to my Gold Card membership and caffeine addiction.
I had to go to the hospital on Tuesday even though I wasn’t working. Enduring an early wake up call and morning traffic without the promise of a paycheck demands a special treat – hence the Starbeezies.
I had breakfast prepared for the waiting room.
[Yes I got odd looks as I busted out a tupperware of oats in a waiting room]
This genius creation was overnight oats with cinnamon, NuNaturals vanilla stevia and frozen strawberries. But then I added vanilla soymilk and more (fresh) strawberries in the AM.
Lots of vanilla and lots of strawberries. Lots of yum.
By the time I got home my one-track-mind was so focused on hummus, my hand was on this tub before I’d even hung up my jacket or set down my purse.
I found it at Whole Foods and it looked like the most thick, creamy, and dense chickpea dip ever. EVER! I still have no idea what company makes it. What I do know is that it’s raw and contains chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and that’s pretty much it.
Can you see that creamy amazing consistency?!? It was thicker than Jenny from the Block. It was heavenly. In all honesty, I could have eaten it with nothing but a spoon. Instead, I dipped pitas, carrots, and apple slices in it.
I know people think I’m crazy for dipping apple slices in hummus (it wouldn’t be the first time people have told me I inappropriately pair hummus with other foods), but I swear it’s good. Savory and sweet were meant to mingle peeps!
Turlock whole wheat pitas are becoming available at more and more Whole Foods locations, so please do yourself a favor and find them. They are the fluffiest pitas I’ve ever tasted. Like beautiful carb clouds. Now, my question is this: who in their right mind thinks this tub is going to be more than one serving? For the record, it’s supposed to be 8 servings. I finished it all though. Obviously.
Afternoon checklist:
- Run – check!
- Dessert – check!
- Make seitan – check!
I tried a twist on my log seitan recipe, this time adding in chopped bell peppers.
I admit, it looks like a pair of turds, but dayam, it smelled freakin’ phenom!
I added some to Wednesday’s work lunch.
Spinach, sprouts, steamed sweet potatoes, carrots, and peppered seitan.
Also pre-packed for Wed…
Oats, candied ginger, and orange slices.
When my parents visited a while ago they brought a ton of oranges from their tree…and while I’m not typically a big citrus person, these have captured my fancy.
I also had two apples and dried apples that Kyle brought me home last weekend.
They had the texture of stale apple rings, but the flavor of fresh apples. They were so good. A bit hard to chew, but still, very very tasty.
And then, of course, there was my oaty breakfast of champions. Oats, cinnamon, NuNatural’s vanilla stevia and Tropical Traditions coconut peanut butter.
Little bit of sweet and a little bit of savory. Happy belly!
Million dollar question: hummus vs nut butter?
mmm that overnight oat recipe sounds delish. I’m trying to make oats at nighttime too because I’m in too big of a rush in the morning to take the time and make them.
Oh and hummus all the way baby! I loooove nut butters, don’t get me wrong, but I can put hummus on EVERYTHING and not get sick of it. Nut butters get a little repetitive to me after awhile. Although I just made my own raw cashew butter for the first time this week and it was fabulous. … okay maybe a tie? 😉
How could I ever choose between hummus + nut butter???? Two of my favorite things EVER! If I HAD to choose…… I guess I’d say hummus. No, nut butter. Ahh! Can’t do it! lol.
I came across this post on Google Reader and loved it. I’ve always hated “healthy” food (yes, I know I’m terrible), but you make it sound so yummy. I’m definitely going to follow your blog now and try some of these recipes.
Oh my I don’t think theres any way I could choose between nut butter and hummus they are both so good! I love your seitan sausage recipe btw, I made it and it was amazing. Will give the peppers a try too 🙂
Nut butter! At the mo, at least.
Oh I love your posts so much!!
Hmmm…it totally depends on the brands – I’d pick any hummus over almond butter, but good old peanut butter..? It’s a tough choice indeed :/
I dip tart granny smith apple slices in Mama Pea’s Apricot Cinnamon Almond Hummus and it is the BEST combo ever!
Million dollar question.
Million dollar answer: hummus PLUS nut butter.
Talk about a mix of creamy sweet & savory! Yes, please!
I LOVE apples and hummus. They are two of my favorite foods (peanutbutter being the 3rd.) so i dont think you’re weird at all!
i love that you’re such a packer like myself. i literally go from one thing to the next and you always inspire me to pack a plethora of things, different than just a typical grilled chicken salad everyday 🙂
xo
I loveeee apples with hummus! No body has ever told me that that’s a strange combo though…although it is now that I think about it..(: I might have to look into that starbucks gold member card, free venti soy cappuccino sounds like heaven on earth to me!
Hummus! Always Hummus!
I can’t answer that question haha. It’s like choosing between children–Sophie’s Choice!
Raw chickpea hummus? I’m so intrigued!!!
Your overnight oats look especially good today.
I am definitely a nut butter girl. I tried and tried to like hummus but I just don’t care for it, but maybe that’s because I haven’t found a brand that I like yet?
My goodness what a difficult question. I lean towards nut butter because for some reason I find it easier to exercise portion control. It’s super easy for me to eat a whole tub of hummus without thinking about it!
Hummus. Mos def. And I’ve had that kind- it’s so good! I’ll have to check out the Turlock pitas. I just stocked up on Ezekiel pocket bread. They were labeled with the wrong price (I thought they were just on sale!) at the WF at 5th and Santa Monica, so I stocked up for CHEAP.
Ha! Turds..lol. Me luvs some good potty humor. Thank you!
free soy misto?!? SCORE!
nut butter wins every time.
That’s not even fair. They are different. I literally don’t know what I would pick.
Ohhhh that’s such a hard question! But I’m gonna go with hummus, actually, because it’s what I crave more often. I LOVE nut butter to death and it’s way more versatile, but I my hummus cravings are way more intense!
hummus :)! much easier on my tummy and i crave it more.
I always dip apples in hummus!
I’ve been having a love affair with strawberries this week – and your oats with those bright red berries on it look so delicious!
And hands down, nut butter.
“thicker than jenny from the block”
My new favorite saying.
Aaaand I can’t do it! I can’t choose! Hummus? My beloved almond butter? I’ll never part with either. Never.
ok, this is the second time I’m seeing hummus and apples in the blog world and I MUST TRY! i love apples and cheese, but since I am about to become vegan, I need to find some alternative! this might just be perfect.
Hey Elise
I hope everything is okay and that you didn’t have to go to the hospital on your day off because you were sick or anything was wrong.
Did you ever try the steamed seitan recipe I sent you?
Courtney
Of course hummus goes with apple! The real question is have you tried it with banana? Mmmm
I love hummus on apples too! I get a lot of crap for it, but my foodie soul just doesn’t care.
Although I love my peanut butter, hummus totally wins.
Oh frick! What a question…howabout dessert hummus? Hummus AND nut butter together the way nature, er, my belly intended! 😉
Oh, thanks for the reminder on the seitan! I so need to try it out!
I’m too much of a sweets person to go with the hummus. Nut butter wins my heart everytime. There’s just something about pb that I can’t go one day without it. I love how you have your breakfast already prepared. i think if I whipped out my overnight oats anywhere people would think I was crazy!
yeah. im just used to the looks by now.
Those sweet potato fries look amazing. Got a load in the fridge so I’ll make tonight methinks!
Hummus vs. nut butter, are you crazy?!
I…I can’t choose! It’s like Sophie’s choice.
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