Today is Day 16 of my 10-Day [and Now Beyond] Vegetarian Challenge. At some point I will stop referring to it as a challenge. Maybe after 30-days?
On the menu…
Morning coffee 
Green Monster Smoothie
2 cups fresh spinach, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 frozen banana, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 3 ice cubes
Homemade Endurance Crackers and Creamy Greek Yogurt Hummus. Awesome snack!! The hummus is seriously the best I’ve ever made.
Broccoli Cole Slaw
2 cups, broccoli slaw, roasted walnuts, fruit of your choice (pomegranate this time) and homemade mustard vinaigrette
Green Monster Juice
2 cups spinach, 1 pear, 1 apple, 1 celery stalk, 1 tablespoon flax, 1 bunch kale
Baked Cauliflower Poppers. While making dinner we tried this new recipe (photo is before baking). Even my son, the pickiest eater ever, likes these! You can find the recipe at Delighted Momma.
Grilled Butternut Squash Pizza. This recipe would work with whatever squash is in season. A recipe from one of my favorite foodie blogs, The Healthy Foodie.
Yeah, I think after 30 days I can safely consider the challenge a permanent lifestyle change.
Off to workout and get ready for work. Have a fabulous day!
What have you eaten this week? Have you ever considered becoming a vegetarian?
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I’m glad you are still sticking with it! Everything looks great!
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..Polar Bear Serires Half Marathon Race Recap
Thank you Jamie!
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
Wow, Jill! Your pizza looks great! Looks like an EXACT replica of mine! How did you do it? It’s exactly the same, seriously!
Hey, thanks for saying I’m one of your favorite foodie blogs. I am truly flattered!
So, you’re thinking of going veggie for good, really? I don’t think I could do it. I don’t eat much meat, but I still need to have it once in a while… especially chicken!
Sonia The Healthy Foodie recently posted..Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Edamame Salad
Holy moly I”m off to pin, what fantastic recipes!!
Kari recently posted..And it Began
Kari you’re going to love Sonia’s recipes
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
Going veggie for good! I don’t miss meat, actually chicken because that’s pretty much the only meat I ever ate, as much as I thought I would. It takes 21 days to develop a new habit so I’m giving my challenge 30 days and I’ll see if I still feel the same way.
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
That pizza looks great! I have never had pizza with butternut squash before! I have to go and try that asap!
I was a vegetarian for about 15 years. I tended to eat a lot of starches and cheese. I think I would be a healthier vegetarian now!
Kyria recently posted..WIAW (2) & Food Firsts (1)
Hi Kyria. I’ve noticed that there is A LOT of cheese in vegetarian recipes. I’m not a big cheese eater so I avoid most of the recipes that have a lot.
Have you thought about trying again?
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
that pizza looks soooooo yummy!!! and morning coffee. yes. essential.
Hi Julia. It’s a favorite!
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
I have never been the biggest cauliflower fan, but your recipe looks great! Sounds like its worth a try!
Jessica recently posted..WIAW: One Down, Three to Go!
Hi Jessica. You will be surprised by how tasty it is! And I’m sure a variety of different spices would be great for this recipe.
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
That pizza looks incredible! I was immediately attracted to it while scrolling through Jenn’s blog haha!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..The night a 15-minute dinner took an hour.
Hi Kristen. It’s a favorite in our house!
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
Hi Jill can you tell me how you get your spinach smoothy smoothe. There’s nothing worse than drinking chunks of raw spinach! Thanks for your help.
Hi Frances. I’m not exactly sure what it is specifically that makes it smoothy but I do know I’ve perfected the Green Monster!
Maybe it’s the order of ingredients…liquid, powders, spinach, yogurt and fruit on top.
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
Everything looks fantastic! I love the pizza, gotta try that one soon! Hope you are having a fantastic day!
Lisa {smart food and fit} recently posted..Roasted Pepper Hummus~ WIAW
Thanks Lisa! If you like squash you have to try it. Yummy!
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
Cauliflower is one of my favorite foods! I’m checking out the recipe
You should try the cauliflower recipe! You’ll be surprised by how good it is.
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
That pizza looks AWESOME! Pizza is one of my favorite foods and have never tried it with squash. Genius idea! I’m not a vegetarian and have never considered going that direction, because I enjoy chicken, meat, etc. Glad I stumbled upon your site!
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If you like squash you’re going to love this pizza
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
I went veg about two decades ago- Tho now vegan about 95percent of the time… Never looked back and havent regretted a day. Dont rush to label yourself, the transition can take some time. Some of my favorite sites eith great recipes include peasandthankyou.com, hungryhungryhippie.com, choosingraw.com and whole foods own website is a great resource too. Glad you are enjoying such a great healthy lifestyle!
Peas and Thank You has become a favorite site. I think you suggested it to me last week
I’m not in a big rush for the label but I’m goal oriented and it’s just habit to have a target date.
Off to check out Choosing Raw.
jillconyers recently posted..Joy in Running and A Proud Mom
I was a vegetarian by accident. I just ate a lot of non-meat. Even now, I like soy chicken more than real chicken.
Though I had soy shrimp and that’s just weird.
Julie recently posted..WIAW & Two A Days (LiveFit Day 37)
I’ve never really been much of a meat eater and for the most part only chicken. I’ve never heard of soy chicken or shrimp. I have a lot to learn
Thanks!
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