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Part of me cannot even begin to believe that it is already Wednesday night. The other part of me is screaming for tomorrow night (my Friday because of my guest!!) to be here right now.
Jenn has come up with a new theme for What I Ate Wednesday for the month of October:
Does chocolate count as a healthy Halloween snack? Because I do a lot of chocolate eating!
This morning I actually attempted to get up and go work out before school. I did it on Monday, and I kind of felt like a rock star. I don’t know how I did that every single day last year… and the year before that… and the year before that. Ew. Needless to say it didn’t happen. I can barely get myself out of bed on time on Wednesday mornings because of class the night before, let alone get up at 4:30 to go on the treadmill. No thanks.
Breakfast — 6:00 AM
Breakfast was a batch of hot voluminous oats with pumpkin. On top I sprinkled some nutmeg, cinnamon, diced apple, raisins, and homemade almond butter. I made another batch of the coconut chia seed variety!
When I left for work, I felt the urge to stop by Starbuck’s (who are we kidding… it happens every day, and I can’t stay away from coffee. I’m done trying — note it please.)
grande iced coffe. extra soy. light ice. one pump of pumpkin.
bessssttt thing ever.
lunch — 11:15 AM
I have to warn you — all of my lunch pictures are recycled. Deal with it. Today I had a large salad topped with hummus.
I also had half of a Udi’s gluten free roll with some Earth Balance.
An apple…
And an adora disk for calcium…
And maybe a piece of dark chocolate as well. Okay, it’s true.
Snack — 4:00 PM
I forgot to pack a snack, so I grabbed a Larabar when I got home from work.
Then I started a soup for dinner and headed to the gym for the workout I couldn’t get myself out of bed for earlier today. 3.5 miles done — woohoo! I’m on a roll.
Dinner — 5:56 PM (seriously)
I made one of my top five soups today — stuffed pepper lentil soup. It is absolutely delicious.
Better yet, it seriously takes 10 minutes to prep, and then you can walk away while it simmers for an hour!
On the side, I had another Udi’s gluten free roll (unpictured).
Then after dinner I ate some chocolate chips.
Now I’m going to grab a snack while I watch my Wednesday night comedies and finish some homework. Have a great night!
Question: What is your favorite soup?
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I haven’t had oatmeal in two days, and that picture is giving me a serious craving!
just do it!
Your eats look delish! What are the remaining four of your favourite soups?
It’s hard to decide on a favourite but I’d say in Summer it’s my mum’s mixed bean soup (green beans and cannellini plus tons of vegetables) and in Fall/Winter a pumkin-sweet potato soup/stew. Your lentil soup looks like a must-make, too.
Hmmmm I’ll have to think about that one and get back to you.
Haha, okay, I’ll keep reminding you
… Kidding.
OMG I am a soup-a-holic. Pumpkin is my favourite but I haven’t even made any yet this season and pumpkins have been in the stores for weeks. That’s a weekend must-do project.
I love soup! I mean I could eat it all year long, but I’ve never attempted to make my own. However, that picture really makes me want to try.
making soup is probably the EASIEST thing in the world to do!!!
All of your food looks delicious, especially the oatmeal and soup! I made paella on Sunday (that kind of counts as a soup, right?), and it was perfect. Last week I cooked (okay, heated) some organic roasted red pepper and tomato soup. That stuff is awesome.
I’ve been having hot pumpkin oats this week since the temp decided to drop 20 degrees. I didn’t have them this morning, but after seeing your picture, they are definitely making a comeback tomorrow!
Yeah, cold mornings definitely make me want hot oats!
I too love soup this time of year! I just finished eating the last bowl of my 4th batch of the year so far! I made broccoli cheese, broccoli cheese with mushrooms, mockingbird soup (veggie soup with quinoa), and roasted potato leek soup! The last one was the best! I made it up as I was going along, but it was awesome! Thank you farmers market!
That’s how all of my soups go!!
Hahaha, I was thinking the same thing today as I did my daily S-bux trip. I literally can not go a day without it and I never want to even try. No shame in being a caffeine addict.
We should start a group.
I had oats this morning too. The soup looks delicious. I’m totally with you on the coffee….just give into it.
Giving up coffee is hard! I have yet to figure it out! I love homemade soup in the winter! It’s a perfect dinner!
I’m glad neither one of us can do it!
My mom and I just made Skinnytaste’s Crockpot Minestrone Soup over the weekend. Soooo good! And packed with veggies.
Minestrone is definitely my fav.
That sounds delicious! I’ve actually only made minestrone soup once!
LOVE Italian wedding!
I’m not a soup fan, but I do love chili when the weather starts getting cold.
I love chili too!
favorite soup is definitely minestrone!
…I also have no clue how you woke-up before 5am
haha I think I could still muster up the strength to do it once or twice a week… but not all five days!!!
My Dad makes a rocking sweet potato and butternut squash curry/cinnamon/cumin smooth soup that we put chopped broccoli, cauliflower and lentils in — totally to die for!! We’ve both been so busy we haven’t had time to make it yet — I’m planning on getting on it soon!
Ps. Congrats on not denying yourself you love of Starbucks. Everyone has a vice, it could be worse. Your body will love you even if you have Starbucks in the morning — in fact, it might just love you more.
okay that totally sounds amazing!!!!
Oh the joy that comes from a cup of coffee… I grab a cappuccino on my way home from work pretty much every day, and even though it’s pricey, I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. Why deny ourselves such simple pleasures?
Exactly! I can’t do caffeine that late in the day though - i’d be up forever!!
That soup looks awesome! I added it to my list of things to make soon. I am a big soup fan. It is always just sooo easy to make and always results in delicious leftovers!
Agreed! Packing my lunch for today was a breeze!
I have two butternut squashes that are patiently waiting to be made into soup. That is probably my favorite kind of soup. But, I am trying a new kind tomorrow (recipe from Real Simple that includes white beans, andouille sausage, and collards).
Your Starbucks order sounds perfect!
Love butternut squash soup!
Borscht! Seriously, it is so good! I’m lucky to be in Russia right now where borscht is a dietary staple. Lentil soup is also amazing in any form.
Isn’t borscht cold? I don’t think I could do it!!
Are those adora disks as good as normal dark chocolate? I usually eat the calcium caramel chews but I am getting SO sick of them! I was thinking of getting the adora disks next
they totally are!
arent udi’s rolls the best. so is soup though. ahhhhh fall
They are the best! So much better than the bagels which is what I usually get!
Your soup looks delicious!
That soup looks delicious! And your almond…so smooth and silky! Not something I’ve achieved yet!
You’ve got to process it longer!!
I think I need a better processor
My favorite soup is chili. Does that count? Your lentil soup looks delicious-I’ll check out the recipe.
Chili totally counts!
I love baked potato soup!
I’m going to keep this soup recipe in mind! My husband and I have friends who are vegetarians and never know what to make for them!
Well I’ve got hundreds of recipes for you!
YES!! Chocolate is totally a healthy snack, especially if it’s dark
heart healthy!
I pretty much eat soup everyday in the colder months. I think my all time favorite is Butternut Squash Soup with Apple. Your soup looks delicious and I might just have to make a batch soon!
Favorite soup? That’s a hard one! Last year I made a broccoli cheddar soup that was REALLY good (and much lighter than most recipes!)
I love chili, or a good french onion and butternut squash soup. ughh I just really love soup its hard to choose
Love your food choices today, Chelsea! Although I’m not teaching this year, I have taught grade six for the past 5 and know how time consuming and busy it can be. It’s so easy to fall into a trap of poor eating and not preparing your meals in advance. I appreciate your consistency and making sure that health and happiness never fall to the wayside
PS- Butternut squash and curry soups are my fave. Making one this weekend!
All of this food looks amazing.
I am in total support of your daily coffee purchase.
I’m a huge Chili fan, but I always have to add TONS of cheese, which isn’t the healthiest option in the world. I also made a butternut squash sage soup a couple years ago that was delish! I should make it again. It’s that time of year.
I looooove tomato soup lol it’s so plain but I love it
I love these what I ate Wednesday posts!
I have no idea how you got up so early every day last year to work out either! 6 am workouts are early enough for me!
My favourite soup is my mom’s minestrone. It just tastes like home!
I get the same drink at Starbucks! Soo much better AND cheaper than getting a latte….except when you knock into the cream and it spills all over the floor eeeek!
Yummy! I’ve been collecting soup recipes for the last couple weeks. Now I’ve gotta decide what to make this weekend. I’m thinking buffalo chicken tortilla…or maybe just a simple minestrone if I’m feeling healthy.
I love soup season! My favorite is anything spicy- so naturally chili is wayyyy up there in the top 5.
Your oatmeal always looks so good!
Stuffed pepper soup! I need to make that asap!
I don’t think I can choose a favourite soup! I love so many different kinds! When I was younger I was all about broccoli and cheese…mainly the cheese though.
Well than, lady you best shell out for the Sbux Gold Card … just do it. Admit defeat and you know what you deserve a TREAT.
I rhymed.
Um, THIS soup is my new favorite! So making it tonight! Also, that oatmeal got my mouth watering. It just turned freezing in MN today and I forgot that my normal toast/jam doesn’t cut it in the cold mornings.
Also, LOVE your nail color on your Starbuck’s pic
i love your nails!!