Hello and happy Wednesday to you all!
I realized it had been a while since I did a true WIAW post, so I decided to join in on the action today. If you’ve been reading for a while, then you know what WIAW is all about…a full day of eats! Today’s post features all of yesterday’s eats, and I actually did manage to document just about all of them…with the exception of a couple graham crackers I snacked on in the morning while getting breakfast ready to go.
So let’s dive right in…
Breakfast: Chocolate, peanut butter, banana smoothie (made with Shakeology) + a cookie dough iced coffee
I’ve been trying really hard to cut back on the cookie dough iced coffees…but I’m not succeeding by any means. It’s an ongoing problem. And it’s funny…I’m definitely more of a Dunkin’ coffee person once iced coffee season hits, but Starbucks is totally my jam during the cooler months (I love their hot coffee). I honestly couldn’t tell you the last time I had a hot coffee from DD’s? So strange.
Mid-Morning Snack: I finished up a box of Blue Diamond Almond Nut-Thin crackers with some peanut butter.
old photo from last week
Lunch: I put together some leftovers from Monday night’s dinner, which was SO good, by the way! Grilled chicken with a strawberry and avocado salsa/salad + brown rice.
The recipe was from Cooking Light (can’t find the exact one online for some reason, but THIS ONE is similar) and we both totally loved it. So light and fresh tasting…perfect for spring and summer, and I’m sure it’d be good on basically anything. Definitely keeping that one in my back pocket.
Shortly after I finished up lunch, I snacked on a couple of cookies that I snagged from our cafeteria.
I just can’t pass up cookies when I see ‘em.
Mid-Afternoon Snacks: After work is what started my somewhat “snacky” late afternoon and evening…beginning with a bag of fresh strawberries.
They were a super good batch!
Shortly after we arrived home, I also snacked on (aka, finished up) this bag of salt & pepper lentil loops from NatureBox (who sent me the sweetest box for Mother’s Day – thanks guys!).
The fact that they were made of lentils made me question their taste before trying, but sure enough, they were awesome. Lucas was also a fan too, which surprised me, since they had a little zip to ‘em.
Speaking of my Lucas…
Can I just say it what a victory it was to get him to actually eat something for dinner last night?!? This current “picky eating” phase is throwing me for a loop. Nothing is consistent, so basically nothing is safe (except Nutrigrain bars, spoonfuls of peanut butter, and crackers…sigh…). So I decided to take a stab at attempting some Easy Cheesy Spinach Pasta and thank goodness, it was a hit! He ate an enormous bowl of it, on top of some applesauce and two yogurts, so yes…I considered that a major victory.
And since this is a WIAW post, I’ll let you know that I polished off whatever was remaining in his bowl when he declared he was finished with it.
That pasta is good for the whole family!
Dinner: Since I’d been snacking quite a bit up to this point, I didn’t have a huge appetite for dinner. And since Jay had a softball game, we really didn’t have anything planned. So I just quickly reheated some leftovers from our dinner on Saturday.
After Dinner Treats: My sweet tooth was in full force yesterday evening. Not long after finishing my dinner, I grabbed two samoas (my faaaavorite)…
Along with a small handful of peanut m&m’s. And then a little while after Jay got home from his game, we sat and had some bowls of watermelon sherbet with chocolate chunks.
Ohhhh, how I love me some watermelon sherbet once the weather warms up! And when I’m pregnant…but I promise, I’m not. Although, that would be a pretty fun/casual way to announce a pregnancy, wouldn’t it? Like, oh by the way… Maybe something to consider for the future Bahaha
And that’s that, my friends! How about you guys…what good stuff have you been eating lately?
Any awesome recipes you’ve come across? Fun new snack ideas?
Linz @ Itz Linz says
I’ve been all about veggies + hummus, apples + peanut butter, and smoothies lately for snacks!
Brynn says
that is exactly what I thought you were going to announce with the return of watermelon sorbet. Haha. I made a mango avocado salsa over the weekend that was fantastic!
Ash Z @ Ash's Right Direction says
Mason is a year older than Lucas and he is still picky at dinner. He rarely wants to eat with us. He may come in toward the end and want to sit on our laps and eat off our plates. We let him and figure if he eats who cares. He is very snacky lately.
I am very snacky now in my second trimester and my sweet tooth is getting a little out of hand. I am loving Stewarts’ Rainbow Shertbet right now! I could eat it all day lol.
Courtney says
Oh man…so there’s still no end in sight?! Haha…and really, you can’t go wrong with ANY flavor from Stewart’s can you?? ;)
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Your Dunkin Donuts coffee obsession is hilarious. I don’t drink coffee, so I don’t have a preference either way, but I would have to pick Starbucks just for the cups alone : )
Courtney says
Hahaha, and your cup comment is equally amusing! ;)
Hilary says
That strawberry avocado salad sounds so good! I love incorporating fruits in my salsas, salads, and meals in general when it is fruit season and they all taste so yummy!
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
Being on maternity leave, we have been eating lots of good stuff…mostly take out. Not the healthiest but sure is the tastiest : )
Courtney says
Anything goes on maternity leave ;)
Torry @ A World Without Wheat says
Those strawberries look fantastic – I am going to have to get some for myself!
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says
The picky eating is such a pain! Just because Ethan eats an egg one day doesn’t mean he’ll eat it the next. The same goes for broccoli, chicken, or well… most anything. Ketchup helps. haha
Courtney says
Ugh, it’s so tough! And ketchup is definitely a NO for us…he just smears it all over. Has no desire to eat it…go figure
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
I’m impressed that you still have Girl Scout cookies around! And I remember thinking when you posted the cheesy spinach pasta recipe that I would totally eat that, too :)
Courtney says
Hahaha…they were towards the back of the cabinet. Totally forgot we had ’em! Otherwise…they’d be gone ;)
Beks says
You weren’t kidding about Sweet Tooth! lol
My day’s been all kinds of wonky in the food department (well, yesterday, anyway), so I’m hoping to get back to eating good food, not just thrown together food. :-)
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I’ve been loving fresh strawberries lately! So delicious when they’re in season :)
Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says
I have to admit, I’d never tried cookie dough iced coffee, but last time I went to Dunkin I saw the sign and remembered you raving abut them last year and ih boy, soooooooo good!
Courtney says
Hahahaha yayyyy! I love that you thought of me, Morgan :)
Melissa says
Yum, I love strawberries as a snack, especially this time of year, when they are season, because they are so much sweeter and ripe! Berry season is always the best season!
Courtney says
It totally IS the best!
Katie @ Live Half Full says
I’m making a new chicken thighs and roasted veggie one pan meal tonight seasoned with ranch seasoning. I can’t wait!
Courtney says
One pan meal = awesome. Plus, that sounds super good, too!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I know I’m probably totally late to the party here, but … DUNKIN HAS A COOKIE DOUGH ICED COFFEE? Is it amazing? Does it taste like cookie dough? How did I not know this?
Also, Samoas are in my cabinet. They stare at me daily. :)
Courtney says
Umm, YES! Go get on that, STAT girl!!
Melissa says
I get the sweet tooth thing – some days I crave desserts all day long (even after breakfast!). I love peanut M&Ms (thus the sweet/salty theme of my WIAW). Favorite snack of the moment? Sweet potatoes with honey and sometimes peanut butter. Yum!
Courtney says
Haha, you and me both, Melissa ;)
Carrie @ www.carrie-stavenger.blogspot.com says
I am currently doing Whole30 and shared 6 of my favorite recipes that I’ve made so far. My favorite go-to breakfast right now is 1/4 cup cashews, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, sliced banana, and a spoonful of almond butter mixed together in a bowl! I would have never thought to combine those ingredients but they pair well together!
Courtney says
That does sound interesting, but I’m sure it’s super tasty!
Tracy @ dirtyeating.com says
That watermelon sherbert looks amazing – what brand is it? I don’t think I’ve actually ever seen it at my grocery store, or I would be all over it.
Courtney says
It’s Friendly’s – my favorite!
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
Strawberry avocado salsa sounds perfect, especially since it’s so hot lately! The newest edition of Cooking Light has so many amazing new recipes and I literally want to make them all!
Courtney says
Right?!? I feel like the past couple editions have been awesome!
Jessie @ Just Jessie says
I’m totally the same with Dunkin Donuts when it’s warmer and SB when it’s colder. And I lovvvvve the Cookie Dough flavor, though I’ve been getting into the Rocky Road flavored one, too. I will say that I think I’m going to have to back off from SB, though. Unfortunately I’m intolerant to milk AND soy I think, so DD is the only place in my area that has almond milk that doesn’t bloat me up like a balloon! And my favorite snack has been carrots and those wholly guacamole 100-cal packs. Yum! :)
Courtney says
I’ve heard about the rocky road flavor but haven’t given it a shot yet! Good? Better than cookie dough??
Jessie @ Just Jessie says
It’s reallllly really good, but very chocolately. So I love it, but it’s not for everyone. :)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I can totally understand your love for DD cookie dough iced coffee. Loooove it! And I blame you for it. ;)
Courtney says
Hahaha I remember when you jumped on board, Ash! ;)
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
We found a super yummy coconut flour pancake recipe the other day! They were the fluffiest paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free pancakes I’ve ever had!!
Courtney says
Mmmmmm pancakes! They sound awesome!
Annette@FitnessPerks says
Mmmm that watermelon sorbet reminds me I want to pick up some sherbet!!
Courtney says
You totally should! It’s a preggo’s (and non-preggo’s) dream ;)
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
That cookie dough iced coffee looks and sounds delish!! :)
Courtney says
It’s SO good! You should totally try it (just get 2 pumps of syrup in a medium instead of 3, if you want my opinion!) ;)
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Thanks for the expert tip!
Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Girl Scout cookies and sherbet for dessert… you are a girl after my own heart! Also, I’m pretty sure I will be eating twice as much when we have little ones around… I was the worst when I used to babysit. No food ever goes to waste. Ever! Ha.
Courtney says
Hahaha OMG me too! I used to eat EVERYTHING when I babysat…it was like, oooo new foods to try out?!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
Gah – girl scout cookies! What a treat!!
Courtney says
I just love ’em! Totally forgot I had this box, too…double treat!
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
I remember you talking about the Cookie Dough Iced Coffees last year and I went out to try one. I got addicted to them! It was a wonder I didn’t develop gestational diabetes!
Courtney says
LOL! Oh my gosh, that was funny, Britt :)
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Those blue diamond crackers are the bomb dot com. We’ve been loving them!! So light and tasty!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Oh man, samoas are SO addicting! I don’t even like to keep them in the house, I’d scarf them down so fast! I still haven’t tried NatureBox yet. I love the idea, so I really should just sign up for it.
amelia@i_heart_kale says
Haha, I was waiting for a ‘surprise, we’re pregnant!’. Bah! Yes, definitely should be some casual,normal post with the announcement at the end. Throw everyone for a loop. :)
Your eats always look delicious. I have no idea how you stay so fit and healthy. Even breastfeeding, I have to be careful with snacking/sweets or my pants progressively get tighter. Happy Wednesday!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Courtney! Did you know that the Bay Area doesn’t have Dunkin’ Donuts, but they are coming this way soon? I don’t drink a lot of coffee anymore, but I always loved Dunkin’ more than anywhere else — probably because they put all the good stuff in there before giving you the coffee. Nonetheless, good day of eats here! And Happy Wednesday to you!
Andi says
Chocolate Shakeology is my favorite breakfast – lately I’ve been mixing it with coffee for an “iced mocha” style drink. Best recent meal? Five Guys for sure. So unhealthy, but so delicious!
Michelle @ Running on Smiles says
That watermelon sorbet looks amazing!