I know I mentioned this previously, but lately, food has not been front and center in my mind. Nope…I guess having a (almost 4 week old?!?) newborn at home will do that to ya.
Depending on the day, my eats may not look all that exciting or healthy, but I do try my best everyday to maintain an adequate calorie intake, incorporate some color, and try to meet all of the various food groups. So even though food really isn’t my top priority these days, there are still some different things that I’ve been loving (when I get a chance to eat them).
For the past two mornings, I’ve been lovin’ me some Love Grown Foods super oats, topped with sliced bananas and almond butter.
In case you hadn’t already heard, Love Grown recently launched two new varieties of super oats and I will say that they are delicious. For a while during pregnancy there, oats just really didn’t appeal to me, but after having them the past two days, I am more than happy to have them back!
Peanut butter is another love lately but, well, that’s no secret.
For snacks, anything that’s quick to grab is a-okay in my book, and trail mix has definitely been a go-to.
I recently had the opportunity to make my own “custom mix” of trail mix from Nuts.com, which is actually just a few almonds and chocolate chips shy of being demolished.
For lunches and mid-afternoon snacks, there’s been a few days where I have thoroughly enjoyed a major favorite of mine, which has been off my radar for WAY too long…smoothies!
While I do have some smoothie favorites in my collection, I recently branched out a bit and tried some new ones which have all totally rocked my world. The smoothie bowl above was loaded with fresh blueberries (as if the color didn’t already give that away), but the smoothie below was even more incredible, thanks to one ingredient. Can you guess what it is?
Well if you guessed peanut butter, then you’re correct. ;)
That smoothie was sort of like a pb & j, with pb, vanilla protein powder, and fresh strawberries being the star ingredients. It was delicious, but there was another one I made with peanut butter and some cocoa powder and honestly, it tasted just like a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. It. Was. Incredible.
On Tuesday, believe it or not, I actually found the time to bake. I know, go figure, right?
I had some ripe bananas that needed to be used up so I used a slightly altered version of this banana bread recipe to make ourselves a loaf.
I’ve been enjoying at least one piece a day since and I must say that it is definitely a winner of a recipe!
So, so good. Especially when topped with a little butter or, surprise surprise, peanut butter. ;)
When it comes to after-dinner treats, I’ve been all over the board. Some days, I need something with more substance so I’ll have a mug of cereal or something like that. But for days when I really just want something a little sweet, I’ve been enjoying fruit bars, just like these Fruttare ones.
I recently had the opportunity to try out a few varieties of these fruit bars and I am loving them! The strawberry and milk ones are a bit different and creamier than the average fruit bars, so those are great for a change to switch things up a bit.
But I think my favorite are just the regular ol’ fruit bars. My particular grocery store didn’t have too many flavors besides strawberry, but I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for the mango and orange varieties. I’d be willing to bet that they’re scrumptious.
You guys know how much I love my sweet treats! And if you want a chance to try them out for yourself, just leave a comment on this post to try to win a free coupon for Fruttare! Any comment you leave will enter you to win! I’ll choose the winner tomorrow, along with the Reebok Nano giveaway….good luck!
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So what kinds of foods have YOU been loving lately? Anything seasonal? Any good recipes you’ve come across? If they’re easy and require little time, feel free to share. ;)
Coco says
First commenter, whoa!! I love fruit bars so I can’t wait to try these
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I TOTALLY know what you mean about the food thing… Just within the past month or month and a half have I had the desire to put more time, thought, and energy into my meals and snacks. Before that, it was whatever was fast and easy. Of course like you, I tried to add in some color, nutrients, and plenty of calories, but food wasn’t a huge priority to me like it was before. Interesting how things change, eh? ;) Trail mix, PB&J, smoothies, cereal, and sandwiches were my go-to foods…and still are a lot of the time!
Chelsea says
Yum, those look good! And I was just thinking that I should have brought some peanut butter to work to have with my apple today!
Emily G says
My two recent obsessions: roasted vegetables and overnight oats…delicious!
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
I, too, am LOVING the new Super Oats! They cook SUPER fast, too!
Lauren @ LaMaLu Boutique says
Glad to see oats are back. I’ve been sick of them for a while now and hoping that stops before the cold weather!
catherine p says
Yummmy. Fruit bars!!!!
Ashley @ Life and Fitness says
I would love to try new fruit bars! :)
Kathryn says
I haven’t really been craving anything recently, but when my kids were born, I could not got enough Clementines. I would literally go through a 5lb box a week for the first month or so.
Caroline says
I love fruit bars but I don’t buy them often enough!!
Katie @ Baking and Swimming says
Those fruit bars look delicious!
Danica @ It's Progression says
Lately I’ve been loving in-season fruits like nectarines, plums, and peaches. I’ve also had a crazy obsession with salted macadamia nuts lately too – on salads, in cereal bowls, by the handful – delicious!
Maggie says
Those fruit bars look amazing! Also I’m going to need to find some of those super oats. Thanks for sharing all your tasty eats!
Laura says
I would love the chance to try these frozen treats! I love frozen treats!!!!!
Christine says
I have been eyeing these for awhile, so I would like to give th a try. My daughter would too.
Hannah says
Those fruit bars look like the perfect end of summer treat!
kolya says
okay…yum! I love any frozen treat pretty much (:
Tara says
I have been LOVING Justin’s Maple Almond Butter! SO SO good!! http://www.justins.com/products.php
Nina says
Those look delicious! Perfect for the end of summer.
Jill says
Yum! Those look great.
Emily H says
I’ve been loving fresh watermelon and peaches! Can’t get enough!
Alaina says
I tried the Mango Fruttare and really enjoyed them! I can’t get enough of all the flavor options! I need to try them all!
Lauren says
I’m definitely on the nuts.com website right now making my own trail mix. That’s so cool! Yeah I know I could probably do that at my grocery store haha but I get to NAME this one? So cool
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
So for not having much time, I think your eats look pretty darn good! PB is definitely a fav of mine too, and I’ve also recently tried almond butter and coconut butter, which I’m loving too! I LOVE adding PB to my smoothie! It makes it taste that much better!
Caitie @ twentytwofit says
Love that idea for the PB & J style smoothie. MUST give it a try soon!!!
Kristin Martin says
I would love to try a kiwi flavored fruit bar. Yumm!!!
Suzanne says
I love those fruit bars! Best thing for the summer!
Erin says
I have heard of these- I’d love to try them!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
That smoothie looks delicious!! Yummmy! And that bread..oh man..my weakness!! Hope that little 4 week old is being super sweet these days!! :) :)
Maria@TheBrooklynFig says
I’ve been loving just about any type of fresh berries lately!
Ashley N. says
YUM! These bars look good!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Don’t worry … soon enough, you’ll get to start eating like a normal person again. I remember the first couple of weeks, I had Brandon actually feeding me, while I held and fed Addie! ;)
ALexandra says
Ahh that smoothie bowl looks delicious! I’ve gotten out of the habit of making smoothies lately but I think that you just re-ignited my true love of them :)
Ashley Renee says
I’ve been lovvvvvvinngggg fresh fruit from the Pike Place Market this week! It’s SO nice to finally be home after being away for 5 weeks. I lovvveeeeeeeee getting my blueberries and peaches and apples and can’t resist throwing them into some chobani :)
Ellie@Fit for the soul says
so true that food becomes so forgotten when you have a baby doing his/her thing and being a baby, hah! Oh mannnn thank you for posting about the banana bread because my sweet tooth has been raging lately and in need of something sweet yet SUBSTANTIAL. I better get to work and start baking my own breads again. ;)
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
I recently discovered Fruttare bars too! I love the mango and peach & milk ones :)
Stephanie says
I love those fruttare bars! They have been on my grocery list all summer :)
Lauren A says
I need to try that banana bread!! Here is a great “healthy” dessert recipe that another fellow blogger posted ysterday…blueberry pie for one! I tried it last night, and it was ahhhhmazing!
http://carrotsncake.com/2013/08/blueberry-pie-for-one.html
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes says
That blue smoothie bowl is really pretty haha! I’ve also been spending a little too much time on Pinterest lately but out of it has come some amazing meals!!!
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I’ve been eating so much squash lately! I’m sad that it’s almost out of season. I’m very envious of the new Love Grown Oats. They don’t sell them in my area!
Heather @fitncookies says
i LOVEEE popsicles in the summer! Those look like such an awesome night time snack!
Melissa says
Looks so good! I’ve been loving Greek yogurt per usual and sugar-free pudding cups!
Kate says
Those fruit bars look like the perfect summer dessert! Along with some chocolate of course :)
Chris says
Frozen fruit bars are perfect on these hot (late) summer days!!
HeatherHeatherlecouix says
Those fruit bars look like summer in a box! Would love to try!
Kristi says
Yum. fruit bars! haven’t tried those, but they look delicious.
Becky@TheSavedRunner says
Ooh I want to try that peanut butter and jelly smoothie! Sounds delicious!
Ashley H. says
I have been loving fresh nectarines! I LOVE that fruit! SO good!
Natalie P. says
Ooo the strawberry bars look really good, I love having a sweet treat after dinner!
Kristen B says
I’d love to try the mango flavor!
Nancy says
Nothing like a cold popsicle for a treat during the summer!
Jen W. says
I love fruit bars…..
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
I’ve been loving the smoothies lately too! Would love to try the fruit bars!
Floey says
Those look so refreshing!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Peanut butter is always something I’m loving! And I’ve also been digging plain Greek yogurt that’s NOT fat free. Who knew a little bit o’ fat could make such a big difference?? ;)
The fruttare bars look delicious. I love good ol’ strawberry fruit bars.
Britt @ Fit Fit Britt Britt says
I would love to try the coconut ones!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
I’m so jealous of those super oats, they look amazing! I can’t wait until they are in stores!
Leigha @ Minougirl says
I tried the banana bars, and omg they’re fantastic! I am loving all your lately foods!
Kaylin says
Yay for Fruttare!
Katie M says
I love fruit bars like these – they are grown-up popsicles! Strawberry is usually my fav flavor.
Amy P. says
I have been craving yogurt like crazy lately!
Amanda says
Fried pickles!
Xai says
Those Super Oats sound soo good right now! Is it weird that I sometimes eat a small bowl of oatmeal as a night time snack?
Mary Allison says
I am loving pineapple and cantaloupe right now!
Ashley W says
Those look so good, especially the strawberry and milk ones.
Jackie says
those bars look delish and would be a good alternative to my fro-yo craving :)
Kate says
I am loving anything frozen right now! I’d love to try those!
Erica says
Those fruit bars (and the banana bread!) look delicious!
Erin says
I’m also loving pb in a major way right now so those fruit bars would be a great alternative!
Jill C. says
I’ve wanted to try these Fruttare bars for a couple of weeks! Regardless of if I win this coupon, I think I’ll get a box tomorrow :)
Jessica says
I’ve been meaning to buy them! They seem like the perfect summer evening snack.
Kortney says
Those plain strawberry bars look yummy!
Katie says
Those fruit bars look great – I bet the mango is awesome!
Anie U says
I have been all about peaches recently – so, so good!
Tracey says
My family had 2 cantaloupes just sitting on the corner which I cut up and also ate most of it. Hard work=reward
Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog says
Mmm, can’t go wrong with fruit bars. Per usual, I have been enjoying Swedish Fish and Goldfish, as well as plain vanilla ice cream, topped with sprinkles, chocolate sauce, whipped cream AND Cupcake Goldfish. Amazing combo!
Nicole G says
I have been wanting to try those fruit bars-I love the Edys ones!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Those bars look yummy! I have been loving crockpot chicken caesar sandwiches lately. They are so easy and delicious! I have the recipe on my blog :)
Katrina says
I made some PUMPKIN oats last week and tried a new PUMPKIN PIE recipe a couple days ago! Guess I’m ready for fall flavors!
Ali says
I recently tried PB in a smoothie and it was so good!
Rebecca says
Those frozen fruit bars look like the perfect late-summer treat!
Gracie says
I’ve been seeing those Super Oats everywhere – dying to try them!
Lately I’ve been on a Quest bar kick. Their chocolate chip cookie dough ones are SO good (esp microwaved for 15 seconds – tastes just like cookie dough)
Jenn says
Those fruit bars look amazing! I’d love to win a free coupon for them!
Laura S says
I’ve seen these in Target-you should check there! The mango ones look so good!
Naomi says
Yum, I love fruit bars! I would love to try these!
Rochelle says
I thoroughly enjoy the fruit bars that I’ve had, but I haven’t tried the Fruttare ones yet. I would love to win a free coupon to try them, risk free =D
Thanks for this opportunity
April V says
These are my absolute favorite posts from you!! Love to see what your loving lately in the food department! :) Thanks for the chance to win as well!
kristin says
I would love to try this brand – im currently obsessed with the edy’s creamy coconut – would love to try out a new brand/flavor
Rebecca says
There’s nothing like having a fresh loaf of homemade bread in the house! It’s the best :)
Kristin says
Your pb and straweberry smoothie looks delish!!!
kristin says
Peach? That sounds amazing!
Lisa says
YUM, fruit bars, can’t wait to try them!
Nala says
Those fruit bars do look good – the perfect thing for summer! I haven’t had banana bread in along time so I will be sure to have some after seeing the loaf you baked. I think the foods I’m loving so far are hot oatmeal with fruit, greek yoghurt and LUNA bars – especially the chocolate coconut dipped flavor =)
Kari F says
The strawberry and milk looks delicious!
Renee @ Fit For Motherhood says
All you food sounds tasty and easy; exactly what I have been loving lately. I am definitely going to nuts.com to make my own trail mix. I think that would be a perfect go to snack for me. Thanks!!
Ashley P says
Those fruit bars look great! I’d love to try them!
Kristi says
I’ve had two boxes of Fruttare Strawberry and Milk in my freezer and just tried one the other day. They were Good!!
Rachel @ Lou Lou Belle says
Yum! Those bars sound delicious! I would love to give them a try!
char eats greens says
I just took bananas out of the freezer to make banana bread today. I have another recipe pulled up that I was going to try, but now you’ve confused me. WHICH ONE DO I USE?!?! haha
Here’s the other one (that Janae suggested on her blog):
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/banana-bread-recipe/index.html
Maybe I can incorporate the two ;)