WIAW – Week 35
12 Dec
Hi there!
We’re halfway through the week and 6.5 days out from Christmas break… woohoo!
Thanks to Jenn for hosting yet another What I Ate Wednesday link-up.
Breakfast – Overnight oats + coffee
Ok, I promise – I have started to branch out a bit and have been incorporating different breakfasts (besides overnight oats) into my rotation. It just so happens that I went with my old stand-by yesterday!
In the mix –
- 1/2 c. oats
- 2 heaping tbsp. vanilla Chobani
- 1 heaping tbsp. pumpkin puree (still going strong with pumpkin!)
Added in the morning –
- 1 tsp. peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Honey
This combo just never gets old for me. And of course, it wouldn’t be breakfast without my AM coffee.
Lunch – Chicken + green beans, blueberry Chobani
I found this chicken recipe on Pinterest, and it’s become one of my favorites. All you do is combine 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) with 1/4 c. parmesan cheese. Next, add the mixture to the chicken, sprinkle with Italian bread crumbs and bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes. So simple!
Snacks – Chocolate peppermint stick Luna bar + baby carrots with ranch dressing (unpictured)
I had the snack bar during my prep period at work (this flavor is one of my favorites!), and I had the carrots as a pre-workout snack.
Dinner – Tuscan chili + a slice of wheat bread with butter
This chili is a quick-cooking crockpot recipe, so I prepped everything when I got home from work. After a few hours of cooking on high, it was ready just as I was getting home from the gym.
Snack – Diet hot chocolate with marshmallows + two mini Twix
This has been my go-to dessert lately. The hot chocolate + marshmallows has really been hitting the spot!
Are you a hot chocolate drinker? What’s your favorite brand? I just grabbed the diet Swiss Miss because it was cheap, but I’ve definitely been eyeing up some of the more decadent brands I’ve spotted at Target!
I love hot chocolate! Also, stupid question I know, but I’ve been wanting to try overnight oats for awhile and I’m a little confused. Do you have to cook the oats beforehand, or do you just put regular oats in overnight? Your breakfast looks delicious & now I want to try it even more!
Lindsay recently posted..Long Time No Blog!
Nope, no cooking necessary! I have to admit, I wasn’t a huge fan of overnight oats the first time I had them. I think it takes a few times to figure out the right mixture/quantity of ingredients and toppings, but now it’s my go-to breakfast!
Thanks! I’ll definitely be trying them out soon
Lindsay recently posted..Long Time No Blog!
I’ve been loving hot chocolate lately as well! now i just need to buy myself some mini marshmallows!
chelcie @ chelcie’s food files recently posted..WIAW-Traveling Eats
I really enjoy the hot chocolate that you can make with the Keurig cups!
Danielle recently posted..Weekend Recap
Oooh, thanks for reminding me about those!
That chili looks so comforting for a cold night!
Angela @ Beauty in Strength recently posted..WIAW – #5
I really like coffee so much more than hot chocolate. But my dad (he’s a runner!) drinks multiple mugs a day starting in like September — in Minnesota.
Corrie Anne recently posted..sweet potato mac ‘n’ cheese
I love hot chocolate, well I like the flavor.. however, I’m not a huge fan of warm drinks so I always make it into “froze hot chocolate” instead.
Jessie recently posted..Thankful Thursday #7
Frozen hot chocolate sounds pretty fantastic!
Perfect dessert in my opinion
And heck yes for starting your morning with chocolate chips involved! Sounds perfect to me!
Nikki recently posted..PMB–Making Progress
I’ve been loving hot chocolate in the afternoons at work as a little pick-me-up. I wish I had marshmallows – those are the best parts!
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..OrthoLite Running Inserts + Giveaway
The Chocolate Peppermint Stick is one of my favorite Luna flavors too! I rarely have hot chocolate for whatever reason, but I really do love Ghiradelli hot chocolate. So good!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..12/13: Thursday Thoughts
Luna bars are one of my favorite bars
My favorite is the Chocolate Coconut; however, I will pick some of these Peppermint ones up from the store tonight! So festive and perfect for the season. Love it.
Diane @ life of di. recently posted..On Being a Redhead.
I would give you one of my children for those two min twix! Date soon?? xo
Kristin @ My Mission Impossible recently posted..WIAW – Jamie Eason style
Yes! I’ll have a whole week off over Christmas, so we should get together for lunch if you’re free!
How is the diet hot chocolate? I’ve only ever had regular.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..2 year Blogiversary! + William Bounds Giveaway
Pretty good! Of course, I add an obnoxious amount of marshmallows, so who can tell?! lol
I eat oatmeal every morning. Ain’t no shame. haha My favorite way is to cook several days worth with 1.5x the liquid and then put the toppings I want into jars and spoon the oats on top. Like fresh-made oatmeal when you heat it up
Megan@eatmybeets recently posted..Where to begin.
Love that idea Megan!