Lately, I’ve been slacking a little in the greens department. I always throw spinach in my post workout smoothie, but after that, sometimes I don’t have any for the remainder of the day! So, I’ve decided that I am going to buy at least 2 other greens every week at the grocery store.
And, I’m going to join in the What I Ate Wednesday April Challenge!
Let’s start with Monday night’s eats. After a long weekend of rather unhealthy choices, I opted for an easy dinner. For Christmas, our friend bought us a slew of steaks and seafood from Omaha Steaks. It ships frozen and we’ve had it all in there since December! I decided on the scallop and crabmeat stuffed sole. It was simple to make: add water and bake!
I made a side of blanched asparagus with roasted tomatoes and shaved parmesan. I also sprinkled it with truffle salt and pepper.
My Easter cravings were not being tamed because leftover sweets were hanging around.
Joe and I split the two cupcakes for dessert. Unfortunately, that green frosting doesn’t count for greens.
Tuesday morning started off with a long run. It felt awesome aside from the fact that I thought I was going to puke at minute 57. I toughed it out and then bolted home for breakfast.
I was a sweaty disgusting mess, clearly. I immediately made a banana, blackberry, and spinach protein smoothie when I got home. I slurped it down faster than ever! Not only because I was starving, but I was running late, as usual.
Unfortunately, I had a 12 hour work day, so no other food photos were snapped!
This morning, I woke up a little late, being that yesterday was a long day. I did an upper body workout similar to Saturday’s “first and last”, only I changed up the exercises a bit. I dreamed about Ashley’s protein quick bake the entire time I was at the gym, so obviously, it happened when I got home.
I really need better light in my house because I refuse to stand by the back door every time I need light for my photos. Ugh.
And it still looks like crap – but it’s actually blackberries muddled with agave nectar and a scoop of crunchy almond butter.
Anyway, I had a bunch of book keeping to do for the restaurant, so I got started on that right away while listening to the Tennis station on Pandora.
I took a lunch break after about 2 hours.
I made an avocado, jalapeno hummus, and baby spinach wrap (whole wheat).
I liked the spiciness of the jalapeno hummus combined with the creamy avocado. The spinach added a nice crunch. Easy, delicious, and nutritious. Can’t beat that. Lots of green going on here!
I was going to wait to post after tonight’s dinner, but I have a feeling it’s going to deserve it’s own post tomorrow. Look out for a healthy version of a savory dish! Off to make that, right now!
- Aside from juicers or green smoothies, what’s the easiest way you get your greens in every day?
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Get your greens on!!!
Those cupcakes look so good! I hope you and Joe had a great easter!
Happy Wednesday love!
Thanks Katie!! I hope your Easter was wonderful, too!
It’s funny how I CRAVE greens when I feel like I lack them for a few days. The breakfast bake DOES look good…sometimes the worst things photographed always taste the best.
Very true! “Blob” type foods usually taste good but look awful!
I don’t think that potroein bake looks like crap! Looks great to me… Question: Was is truffle salt? I’ve heard of it, but no idea what it is!
Ah… PROTEIN- spelling
It’s really just salt mixed with dried truffles, ground to the same size as salt. Black truffles are super potent and expensive mushrooms and they taste delicious! A little goes a long way and the smell is intoxicating. Delicious!
i love roasted grape/cherry tomatoes with asparagus! it is a fantastic combination!
I really don’t like tomatoes, only when they are roasted. The flavor comes out so much more.
Your hummus-avocado wrap looks to-die-for delicious! I am definitely trying that combination tomorrow. Yum.
I actually eat greens for breakfast every morning, usually in the form of sauteed spinach or pan-roasted asparagus. I really enjoy savory breakfasts (followed by breakfast “dessert”), so eggs and veggies are my go-to. When I don’t feel like eating greens, but know I should, I cook them down and add a tasty sauce (clearly de-healthifying it, haha). It’s much easier to get my daily fix that way!
I like to add my veggies to eggs and scrambles- I find these are the easiest and fastest ways for us!
That’s a great way to get some extra veggies! Super easy!
Yum, that protein bake looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe, can’t wait to try it!