Welcome to another week of linking up with Jen at Peas and Crayons for What I Ate Wednesday. The month’s theme is sensible snacking. Snacking this week is being kept to a minimum. After a race last weekend this week is about recovering and being ready in 2 weeks to runThe Heights Half Marathon. Recovery means shorter runs and shorter workouts. And that means fewer calories.
With keeping up with my 30-Day Plant-Based Gluten Free Challenge this is what was on the menu for Tuesday, June 12.
Morning coffee first (Not Pictured)
I’ve been experimenting with overnight oat combinations and so far this is my favorite. Almond milk, gluten free oats, chia, banana, blueberries and strawberries. It still surprises me how good this tastes served cold.
Enjoyed down to the very last bite 🙂
My first snack of the day was an Ezekiel English Muffin, almond butter, leftover banana from this morning’s overnight oats and drizzled lightly with honey. Perfect after a morning run.
Chad requested juice for lunch so we enjoyed our standby combination of kale, spinach, tomato, celery, apple, pear, carrots and ground flax.
My afternoon snack was a chocolate Shakeology blended with ice.
Dinner was the Healthy Foodie’s Raw Cauliflower Detox Salad with Mary’s Gone Crackers and almond cheddar cheese. It’s hard to tell in the picture but I used yellow cauliflower instead of the standard white. I didn’t notice much of a difference in taste. The produce manager told me that the taste difference with the different color cauliflower is slight. The biggest difference is the nutrients. Yellow cauliflower has 25 times the level of Vitamin A compared to the white cauliflower. The purple variety has a higher level of antioxidants.
What favorite has been on your menu lately? Do you vary what you eat depending on your workout schedule for the day? Do you make dishes with leftovers in mind and eat them repeatedly throughout the week? Do you have a favorite overnight oat recipe you would like to share?
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Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
June 14, 2012 at 9:22 amI used to eat a little less protein on my rest days, but I read that it was just as important to have increased protein on days that you aren’t working out – because it helps your muscles as they continue to work. So – now it is the same! 🙂
Is there a big difference between the way GF oats taste in compared to regular oats?
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:36 pmHi Kailey. The chia adds a wonderful texture. Ezekiel EM are the only ones I eat.
Shelby (everydayvegangirl) says
June 13, 2012 at 7:55 pmThat cauliflower salad looks great…and I love how you used a different colored cauliflower. I love all those different colors..the purple one would look so pretty in this salad!
Kailey says
June 13, 2012 at 7:35 pmChia seeds are the key for the best overnight oats 🙂
LOVE ezekiel english muffins – they are so wholesome & doughy!
Travel Spot says
June 13, 2012 at 6:19 pmI eat based on what leftovers I have in the fridge most days. I tend to make a large portion of something and then eat it for several days. I also have fresh veggies on hand at all times so I can whip up a salad whenever I need a snack! I do my overnight oats very similar to yours — oats, almond milk, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, a bit of flax, raisins or dried fruit and a bit of sweetener. Topped with fresh berries in the morning = yummy.
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:35 pmOur eating habits are so similar 🙂
Sunnie (moderngirlnutrition) says
June 13, 2012 at 5:55 pmAlmond butter, banana, and an english muffin= heaven:)
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:33 pmIt’s a long time favorite 🙂
Rebecca @ Blueberry Smiles says
June 13, 2012 at 4:39 pmThe raw cauliflower salad looks terrific!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:22 pmIt’s so tasty and the leftovers are even better 🙂
Cecilia @ My Life Sans Gluten says
June 13, 2012 at 2:40 pmMy favorite thing on my menu lately has been Turkey Quinoa Muffins; a good sized snack full of protein.
I make sure I get a good amount of protein in after a weights workout. If I ran, then I make sure I get some carbs + protein.
Quite often I do make dishes with leftovers in mind so I’ll have something ready for lunch or something I can easily transform into something else.
My favorite overnight oats recipe is one that I modified – http://www.mylifesansgluten.com/2012/05/gluten-free-cold-overnight-oats/
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:21 pmHi Cecilia
Looks like we share a love of overnight oats and a diagnosis of hypothyroidism too 🙂
Nathaniel Waylon says
June 13, 2012 at 1:02 pmWow!!!! i think your Wednesday was so delicious with yammy and nutritious foods. I like most the Raw cauliflower detox salad. Because i think its full with nutrition’s.
Mattie @ comfy & confident says
June 13, 2012 at 12:54 pmAll that food looks so GREAT!! yummm I love overnight oats!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:19 pmThank you Mattie. I’d love any favorite overnight oat recipes you have to share 🙂
Amber says
June 13, 2012 at 11:46 amOvernight oats are awesome, most days i have warm banana oats for breakfast and then overnight (or over a couple of hours ;)) oats with protein powder & raisins as my post workout meal or as a snack! yum!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:18 pmAmber that’s an awesome idea! Overnight oats would make a great post workout meal. Thanks! Are your warm banana oats prepared traditionally or more like overnight oats warmed up?
Julia @ Pain, Pride, Perseverance says
June 13, 2012 at 11:33 ami love all the interesting cauliflower recipes you are trying! so yummy looking!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:16 pmIt’s been fun experimenting. Thanks Julia 🙂
Jessica says
June 13, 2012 at 11:01 amMmmmm the salad you made for dinner looks awesome!Thanks for sharing the link, I can’t wait to try it!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:16 pmIt’s wonderful. Let me know how you like it!
Farrah says
June 13, 2012 at 10:37 amEverything looks great! Thank you for visiting my blog. Good luck on the race!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:15 pmThank you Farrah!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
June 13, 2012 at 9:54 amI’ve heard good things about those shakeology shakes but they’re just so expensive I haven’t given them a shot yet!
Happy WIAW!!! 🙂
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:15 pmHi Liz. I thought the same thing for a long time but with what I was using to make my green monster protein smoothie for breakfast everyday I actually saved money. Surprised me!
As a Beachbody coach I’d be happy to send you more info in you’re ever interested in trying it.
Laura says
June 13, 2012 at 9:10 amI try to vary what I eat based on the level of intensity of workouts, but it doesn’t always work. Sometimes I am starving on my “off” days, so I just roll with it. I’m glad you posted that cauliflower recipe again… I need to see/hear things a few times before finally following through and trying it, and that’s one I forgot that I really want to try!!
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:12 pmI’m eating the cauliflower recipe again for dinner. Thankful for leftovers!
Maria @ Fitness Girl Kitchen says
June 13, 2012 at 6:23 amJill, I am so excited about all the vegan meals you have been preparing and definitely see that you are really embracing it. Like you I love Ezequiel muffins. So good. Have to try them topped with almond butter and bananas.
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:13 amMaria, I feel like I’ve found nutrition that works for me. I can’t believe the difference a plant-based diet has made.
Maria @ The Fitness Girl Kitchen says
June 13, 2012 at 5:41 pmJill, hello again! I posted a reply to your comment on my blog but figured it was easier to come here and post a comment again 🙂 Anyhow, I buy the Sunwarrior protein shake at the Vitamin Shoppe, but of course you can also order online. This one is made out of brown rice protein, and it is so much more digestable to me than whey protein, plus it has no soy which makes it even more perfect for me.
For the verde smoothie recipe, go to this link: http://www.fitnessgirlkitchen.com/2012/05/beat-heat-buena-verde-smoothie.html
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:10 pmAwesome Maria. I’ve never shopped at the Vitamin Shoppe so I hadn’t thought to check there for a plant based protein powder. Thanks!
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Bec says
June 13, 2012 at 5:54 amOh wow, I think I love every meal here. Your breakfast looks wonderful – I’ve yet to try the whole overnight oats thing. Also, the english muffin with peanut butter and banana – the best snack ever.
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:12 amTry the oats. So tasty and convenient you won’t be disappointed. And there are endless possibilities for add-ins!
Michelle@PeachyPalate says
June 13, 2012 at 4:08 amJuices smoothies and shakes are where it’s at at the moment. Loving overnight oats too…banana whipped in to them before leaving to soak makes them extra creamy and thick! 🙂
jillconyers says
June 13, 2012 at 8:11 amThanks for the banana idea. I’ll try it!