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Liquid Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie + WIAW

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Deck the halls with tubs of frosting.

 

Last Wednesday I mentioned that holiday baking had begun.  If it began then, it has EXPLODED now.  There are 3 different containers of icing in my fridge right now.  It’s a little ridiculous.

P.S. Does any one have tips for freezing icing?  How about making room in the freezer to store said icing?

 

It’s Hump Day!  Time for another installment of Jenn’s What I Ate Wednesday.  As always, check out Peas and Crayons to see the ever-growing collection of what everyone else dined on.

 

Pre-Breakfast:

This morning began with a 4 mile run.  Normally I don’t run after eating (I get bad cramps), but I woke up starving.  Balls.

 

 

Lisa @ Healthful Sense recently posted a this recipe for Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls and I had 2 left in my freezer.  Perfect pre-run stick-to-your-ribs snack.

I followed her recipe except I left out the Stevia (my banana was sweet enough), added almond extract, and subbed cacao nibs for the chips.

Apparently it worked – 4 miles at an average pace of 7:20.  Fastest time yet!

 

 

Breakfast:

It was a 65 degree muggy morning, so I was hot and sweaty from my run.  Perfect time for a Sweet Potato Pie shake!  (Recipe at the end… yes, its green. 🙂 )

 

Pre-Mix

 

If you haven’t tried almond extract before, I highly recommend it.  It gives smoothies an almost cookie-esque flavor that I crave.

 

Lunch:

I’ve been inspired by a lot of bloggers lately – today I used this this Vegan Pumpkin Mac ‘N Cheeze sauce from Angela @ Oh She Glows to coat my barley.

 

Pumpkin Barley ‘n Cheeze

 

My modifications: halved the recipe, subbed olive oil for butter, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp Herbs de Provence, and sauteed 1/2 a fresh red bell pepper.

It was fantastic – I loved having the bell pepper to chew on and the addition of red pepper flakes gave it a pleasant heat.

 

 

Dinner:

Last night I worked late and then baked for the office potluck today (just wait until you see what I made – OMG).  Dinner was a hodge podge I cooked.

 

 

Sparkling Squash, roasted tomato, white asparagus (which oddly doesn’t make your pee smell like the green stuff), toast with this Pumpkin Basil Cheese Spread by none other than our WIAW host (Jenn @ Peas and Crayons)… and stuff I was baking…

 

I know, I know… another teaser… I promise it’s all coming soon!

 

The Sweet Dumpling Squash was surprisingly good.  It was a new (to me) variety – I had Prosecco left over from a certain baking endeavor (which may or may not be pictured above).  People cook with wine all the time… why not the bubbly?  In it went!  Add in some red bell pepper, scallions, spices, and vegetable broth and you have a lovely (mashed) Sparkling Squash!

 

Snacks:

I had a new flavor of the Think Thin bar – Cookies and Cream.  Better than the Chocoalte Toffee after the recipe change… still not my fav.

 

Snack #2 was Kombucha and jerky.  Vegan, gluten-free jerky.  Hickory Smoked VEGAN Jerky.

 

Jerky + Kombucha

 

The awesome people at Primal sent me a whole box of flavors to sample and I couldn’t be more happy.  It’s made from soy protein and is 100% vegan.  So far I love the Mesquite Lime and the Hickory the most… Hot and Spicy tomorrow though!

 

One of my favorite thing about Primal’s jerky is that they are just under 100 calories and contain 10g of protein.  That protein is key to a satisfying snack!

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Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie

  • 1 C spinach (optional)
  • 1/2 large sweet potato (baked)
  • 1/2 C Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp maca powder
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp Guar gum
  • Shake of salt
  • Stevia drops, to taste
  • Water + ice, to taste

 

Place everything in your blender of choice and mix until smooth.  Bottoms up!

Note: It’s a long ingredient list, but the spices are super-easy.  I don’t even measure anymore, so it takes all of 30 seconds to make this smoothie.

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Thank you to everyone who “Buzzed” my Fig and Feta Shortbread Cookies – check it out: I made the FoodBuzz Top 9 today!!!

Do you like vegan versions of traditional meat products?

 What is the best thing you’ve been inspired by another blogger to make? 

 

Comments

  2. We usually freeze icing. It works fine, just in tupperware. It spreads, so you could do it in flat ones, if you’re worried about space.
    okay that’s it. I need to try that mac and cheese recipe. SO many people have been trying it. I’m about to cave, seriously.
    how does white asparagus taste? I love the green one but haven’t tried it’s white relative. If you don’t like thinkthin bars, try new ones!! Clif? Luna? Pure? Lara?
    I usually try to stay away from substitute meat products. I feel more wholesome eating veg versions with other proteins. That said, sometimes I’ll eat a tofu dog in a pinch 🙂

    • Thanks for the suggestions! I’ve tried every bar out there, I think. What I liked about Think Thin was that they don’t have the sugar like the Lunas for the world. 🙁

      White asparagus is like green, just dialed down a bit. It’s a great addition to a meal full of other strong flavors.

  9. I have a cooked sweet potato in my fridge that I was actually thinking about making into a smoothie! Now I have a recipe.

  11. Mmm, good eats, Girl! Your coworkers are very lucky to have you cooking something for them. We’re having an office potluck today, but I didn’t bring anything. That’s only partially due to laziness though… 🙂

  12. I have to try the shake! It’s looks really good and I’m on a sweet potato kick so it’s perfect! I’ve never tried any vegan “meat”, but it’s on my list. I’m a little afraid to be honest, but it’s worth trying.

  14. A green smoothie, yet with the taste of pie…would have to close my eyes to make it work I think.
    Looks like some great eats and I love the tempting dessert…cake with a candy coating?
    For vegan versions of meat I am partial to Field Roast products. They have delicious hot dogs that are very flavorful and filling.

    • You can leave the spinach out of you’re scared… but you really have to try it just once… for me? 🙂

  17. I’m still working up to putting my precious sweet potatoes in the blender. My favorite Think Thin bars are the PB ones. I don’t like the others very much. Glad you had a great run 🙂

  21. Whoa Speedster, awesome run! Glad to see your ankle is better. Can’t wait to see what’s in the truffle-like dessert you made!

  30. I am dying…this smoothie is my heaven. I would have never dreamed it up but hell yes, I am going to make it. and drink it. and love it. and worship you!

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