WIAW – Week 20
18 Jul
Happy halfway through the week!
I’m glad you guys liked my craft that I shared yesterday! I actually re-browsed my Pinterest boards & found a link to the original idea; you can check it out here if you’re interested.
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I can’t believe this is my 20th week participating in What I Ate Wednesday. Thanks to Jen at Peas & Crayons for hosting the link-up.
First up, baked oatmeal.
Even though it’s been super-hot out & most people cringe at the thought of turning on the oven, I think it’s worth it for this breakfast.
Chris & I have been enjoying this simple breakfast for the past few days & we aren’t sick of it quite yet! All you have to do is combine 1/2 c. old fashioned oats, 1/2 mashed banana, 1 tsp. chia seeds, 3-4 tbsp. milk, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, & a handful of milk chocolate chips. Then, bake at 350* for about 15 minutes & enjoy! (I’ve been topping mine with a bit of syrup… so good.)
Next, I’ve been enjoying a lot of turkey sandwiches with avocado this week.
This particular sandwich was made on whole wheat bread & the “filling” consisted of 2 slices of turkey deli meat, 1 slice of provolone cheese, & half of an avocado, smashed. I’ve been seriously loving all things avocado lately!
On the side, I had some real potato chips… so good.
Last but not least, I’ve got 2 new dinners to share from this week.
BBQ Salmon with Roasted Parsnips & Brown Rice
To make the BBQ salmon, I coated a filet with BBQ sauce & green onions, then baked it at 350* for about 25 minutes. The parsnips were roasted (with some more green onions!) at 350* for about 30 minutes. If you’ve never tried parsnips, give them a go! I had them for the first time a few months ago, & now I’d say they’re a favorite!
Deconstructed Taco Bowl
To make this taco bowl, I cooked 1 lb. of lean ground beef in a large skillet. I added taco seasoning, kidney beans, salsa, & cheese, as well as a few pieces of torn tortilla. I topped the whole thing with additional cheese, sour cream, & yes, avocado before digging in… so yummy.
So there ya go… what I’ve been eating lately! Actually, I think it may be time to dig in to some taco bowl leftovers right about now. 
Are you a fan of avocado?
i’m more than a fan of avocado! i love the stuff. i’ve been adding it to everything and anything i can think of lately. what kind of dish do you bake your baked oatmeal in? i’m intrigued! i’ve never tried baked oatmeal.
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I use mini loaf pans that came in this set from Crate & Barrel: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/6-piece-baking-set/s409009 But I’ve also used small, round Pyrex dishes too!
mmmm dd iced coffee is awesomeee!!!
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Yes it is! I totally forgot to give it a mention in my actual post; at least I included the picture! I got one with hazelnut & now I’m obsessed!
Dunkin Donuts ice coffee.. it’s safe to say I have an addiction! I am not joking, it’s bad lol
And I am certainly a fan of avocados, especially now that I no longer fear those amazing fats for you!
I think they put something in the DD iced coffee to keep you coming back for more! I could easily drink one every day!
i LOVE avocado..can’t get enough of it lately either!
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I am loving avocado lately (especially on sandwiches)! And I think I like the idea of baked oatmeal, in spite of the heat. What kind of pan do you bake yours in? I’m guessing square? Definitely will try this sometime before the week is up
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If you don’t have small loaf pans like I used, I’ve also made it in small Pyrex dishes!
Definitely just read through earlier comments. Question answered! Oops!
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That taco bowl looks awesome… I’m a firm believer that it’s never too hot to do a little baking!!!
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I’m an avocado lover!! Right now I can’t get enough of them either…I’ve been buying these single serve guacamole packs and putting them on everything. I’m the only one in my house that eats them
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Oooh single-serve guac?! I haven’t seen that yet!
Saying that I’m just a fan of avocado is definitely a major understatement! In fact, I was just explaining to Will a few days ago how it’s one of my favorite foods, right next to salmon
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Hmmm… I’m thinking salmon with avocado salsa might be good!
Hmmmmm. That taco bowl sounds so yummy — great idea!
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I just made baked oatmeal the other day. I’ve been eating all week – I LOVE it! It seems like 9x’s out of 10, the avacados at the store are either rock hard or overly ripe. There is never a good middle!
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Ugh, that stinks! I’ve lucked out the past few weeks & the avocados at my grocery store have been just right!
Turkey and avocado = brillant!! And baked oatmeal. So yum! Such a nice and balanced day
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Avocado is delicious! I love putting it on my salads. So yummy!
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I have never tried baked oatmeal, but that looks very tasty!!
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It’s a must try!
I NEED to try baked oatmeal! It’s been on my list for a really long time and yours looks incredible!
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Yes, you DO need to try it! I’m sure you’d do something amazingly delicious & put mine to shame!
Ahaha – you give me too much credit!
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