Hello everyone and happy ‘What I Ate Wednesday’!
My husband works a schedule where he’s gone for 24 hours at a time, so at-home circuits definitely help when I can’t make it to the gym! I’ve also pinned some really cool ones onto my Pinterest board!
Breakfast
As always, breakfasts are a lot of oatmeal (go figure) and pancakes!
My spelt berry crepe-cakes with vanilla raspberry syrup really hit the spot, and they’re low in sugar and fat.
I’ve been taste-testing a lot of raw desserts because I’m trying to create a great no sugar, no added fat truffle recipe, and I think I’ve finally hit upon the right combination of ingredients…
I’ll be posting this recipe on Monday, so I hope you’ll swing in for it.
I found a great one-pot recipe with quinoa and kale (two of my favorite healthy foods) on the site Food52 that I made for dinner one night…
A great easy, simple and healthy recipe! I amped up the protein a bit with some slices of hard-boiled egg, and I bet it’d be great with chickpeas too!
Finally, I’ve got a cute little snack recipe for you! I’ve always loved shaved ice, and (with the help of Glamour magazine) I figured out how to make my own!
HOMEMADE SNOW CONES
1 c. orange juice
1 c. water
1 T. honey
1 t. vanilla
8 drops liquid stevia
Blend all. Freeze (covered) in Tupperware. Once frozen, take a box grater, and grate the block of frozen juice.
It’s such a refreshing snack and great for kiddos! You can easily change up the flavor to your liking too! Try blending up some fresh mango or watermelon or even strawberries for a great summer treat.
What is your favorite snow cone flavor?
I used to love banana! The place where we’d buy our filtered water doubled as a shaved ice shop, and I couldn’t wait to go with my mom and fill up on the stuff!
Alex @ therunwithin
oh gosh so yum and refreshing!
sprint2thetable
Those truffles sound like a dream com true! Can’t wait for that recipe!
Lauren
Thanks Laura! Thanks for visiting me!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
Ooh- I can’t wait for the truffle recipe- YUM!
I’m not a huge snowcone fan, but used to always go to a snowball stand when I was a kid. My favorite was always egg custard.
And now that I’m thinking about it… that sounds pretty good….
Lauren
Now that is a flavor I’ve not heard of…but then again, those are usually the recipes I love. 😉
Ellie
OoOOO! Lauren, if you love shaved ice, you DEFINITELY need to try the Korean kind!! It’s more like REAL desssert. And the Taiwanese kind is good too, but pretty sweet.
Lauren
Yum! I’d love to try it!
freshlifefindings
Thanks for sharing your workout! I like to see what other people do at the gym 🙂 And I cant wait for the no sugar truffle recipe! My favorite snow cone recipe was always watermelon.
collegegirlcooking
That snow cone looks great! I used to LOVE lemon-lime snow cones when I was growing up.
Eating 4 Balance
I can’t wait for that dessert recipe!
Kailey
ohhh i can’t wait for your recipe!!
Lauren
Thanks girl! Loved learning more about you today on your site!
Brittany @ Little b's healthy habits
Your pancakes look amazing !
Lauren
They are definitely tasty and healthy…and they photograph really well… ;o)
moderngirlnutrition
Love, love, love the snowcone idea! I haven’t had a snowcone in ages because of all the icky additives and sugars…thanks for sharing!:)
Lauren
I know, right? I can’t even imagine what’s in the syrups they use!
Danielle (@CleanFoodCreativeFitness)
I used to love snow cones! My favorite was the blue raspberry ones when I was a kid! I will have to try that recipe out! What an awesome idea!
Lauren
Thank you so much!
katalysthealth
Everything looks incredible, but the snow cone is genius!! I made a chocolate frozen banana yesterday and thought I was a genius lol
Lauren
Haha! That sounds really good, actually!
Min
I loved reading about your workout routine! A great addition, Lauren! My diet’s been horrible lately, and your eats put me to shame. I never got into snow cones for some reason..but the hubby loves them!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!
Lauren
Thanks Min!
fairyhealthylife
That looks like a great workout! My girls would love the snow cone recipe. Thanks!
Lauren
No problem! Let me know if you try it!
Jill Conyers (@jillconyers)
Your spelt berry crepes look amazing. Def trying the recipe!
[Fitness, Health and Happiness]
Lauren
Thanks Jill!
Antonia @ Health Inspirations
Those pancakes look very good….as do the truffles. I sometimes make very similar looking energy balls that are perfect as an on-the-go or pre-workout snack. I’ll definitely check back for the recipe!
Lauren
I love making raw desserts/snacks. They’re usually easy and so delicious!
everydayvegangirl
I love to make no sugar, no added fat truffles with dates…I’ve made so many and so addicted to them. I also love quinoa and kale together…such a winning combo!
Lauren
There’s a recipe by Michelle Bernstein that I really like with quinoa and kale as well. So good and so healthy!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
Your snow cone looks so refreshing. I think raspberry and lime could be good.
Lauren
That sounds really good!