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 says
oh gosh so yum and refreshing!
sprint2thetable says
Those truffles sound like a dream com true! Can’t wait for that recipe!
Lauren says
Thanks Laura! Thanks for visiting me!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
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 says
Now that is a flavor I’ve not heard of…but then again, those are usually the recipes I love. 😉
Ellie says
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 says
Yum! I’d love to try it!
freshlifefindings says
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 says
That snow cone looks great! I used to LOVE lemon-lime snow cones when I was growing up.
Eating 4 Balance says
I can’t wait for that dessert recipe!
Kailey says
ohhh i can’t wait for your recipe!!
Lauren says
Thanks girl! Loved learning more about you today on your site!
Brittany @ Little b's healthy habits says
Your pancakes look amazing !
Lauren says
They are definitely tasty and healthy…and they photograph really well… ;o)
moderngirlnutrition says
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 says
I know, right? I can’t even imagine what’s in the syrups they use!
Danielle (@CleanFoodCreativeFitness) says
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 says
Thank you so much!
katalysthealth says
Everything looks incredible, but the snow cone is genius!! I made a chocolate frozen banana yesterday and thought I was a genius lol
Lauren says
Haha! That sounds really good, actually!
Min says
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 says
Thanks Min!
fairyhealthylife says
That looks like a great workout! My girls would love the snow cone recipe. Thanks!
Lauren says
No problem! Let me know if you try it!
Jill Conyers (@jillconyers) says
Your spelt berry crepes look amazing. Def trying the recipe!
[Fitness, Health and Happiness]
Lauren says
Thanks Jill!
Antonia @ Health Inspirations says
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 says
I love making raw desserts/snacks. They’re usually easy and so delicious!
everydayvegangirl says
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 says
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 says
Your snow cone looks so refreshing. I think raspberry and lime could be good.
Lauren says
That sounds really good!