Baking in The Morning

I am up early for my voice lesson! I decided that I would put those suuuper ripe bananas to good use and make Banana Bread! I started by mashing them (2).

I whipped

• 1/2 cup vegan butter and
• 1 cup evaporated cane juice in my electric mixer.

Next I added

• the equivalent of two eggs of egg replacer (pictured below)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp. vegan sour cream
• 1/2 cup hazelnut milk

Lastly I added

• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• the mashed bananas

I poured it all into this loaf pan and put it into the oven at 350 F. The recipe said 30 minutes but so far I've had it in for at least 45 going on 55. I will have the exact timing in my next post.

Breakfast

For breakfast I had the last of my blueberry pecan granola with blackberries, strawberries, and hazelnut milk. Delicious!

I'm sure the anticipation of my big surprise is killing you so I will tell you already!.... Tonight we are having.... A Murder Mystery Party!!! I am so excited! It's old western themed so were are going to make Fajitas! Amanda and I are going to do the food shopping today so you can expected some pretty exciting food coming up!

Off to get ready for my voice lesson!

Healthy Food Hunt

Snack

I decided to stay on campus after all and get some practicing in. I had this chocolate brownie Z bar and don't worry, it's unwrapped and I kept it far away from the piano while I was eating it!

Lunch

After I got a good sesh in I decided to go on a hunt for a restaurant on campus that was still open and offered something healthy. I ended up going with Panda Express and Jamba Juice. At Panda I went with steamed veggies and the Eggplant Tofu which was nice and spicy.
At jamba I got the five fruit frenzy which is blueberries, strawberries, banana, peach, and mango.
Not too shabby!
During opera rehearsal one of the girls in the chorus gave out lollipops!
Our rehearsals are 4 hours long so a double snack is almost necessary to keep going. I had this raspberry fruit strip and the rest of my nuts.

Dinner

For dinner I went to Shabbos! Out of respect I didn't use my camera to take any photos but there was all kinds of delicious salads, soup and couscous!

I came home for a little dessert: blueberry pecan granola.

It may be the weekend but for this food playing girl, the work don't stop! I have a voice lesson Monday morning at 11 and a big surprise for the evening!!

Fever Pitch

Breakfast

For some reason my oats have been coming out soupier that usual and I don't know why. My best guess is that maybe the super ripe bananas I've been using release more moisture? Idunno! Anyways, in the mix was

• 1 large, super ripe banana
• 1/2 cup oats
• handful raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. milled flaxseed
• scoop peanut butter
• vanilla almond milk

The other thing about oats that are more liquidy is that they stay piping hot for much longer. That's why I used this bigger, flatter bowl so they would cool down quicker.

I also had a mug of peppermint tea and a Women's Once a Day. I've been trying to get off the morning caffeine by switching to herbal tea and I think it worked. I did have a pretty bad headache yesterday but I think it was unrelated. I want to enjoy a little boost in the morning, not depend on it!

Lunch

I packed my lunch for school since I knew I was going to be on campus from 11-8PM :0!! I had a PB&J...
some Naked Green juice,
and a fruit salad of apples, strawberries, blackberries, and kiwi.
I ate outside with Savannah and our friend Tommy. It was so nice out it felt like a picnic :)
I wanted a little more protein in my life at this moment so I had some of my nuts.

Snack

During opera, I enjoyed my dried mangos while watching rehearsal from the house during scenes I wasn't involved in. It's going to be an awesome show! We're doing Cosi Fan Tutte!
During the actual break I went with Amanda to the corner store, hence the checkered floor, while I ate this honey graham z bar.

Dinner

When I finally got home I was not feeling well at all. I took my temperature and it was 100! Why!?!? After a good dose of Aleeve, I made some comfort food dinner. Broccoli soup, an ear of corn and some hummus and crackers.

My go to full food is peanut butter so I had a sliced Gala and some peanut butter. I'm rather disappointed in these apples I bought at costco. They look pretty but really don't have much flavor at all :(
...ok remember I had comfort food on the mind. Blueberry Pecan granola is so comforting to me I just couldn't resist.
I hit the hay early and I really needed it! Luckily the weekend is sooo close!

Tuh Tuh Tuh Tuesday.

Breakfast

I had some leftover oats so yesterday morning I reheated them and topped them with peanut butter and almond milk. I also had a big bowl of strawberries and black berries and a mug of peppermint tea with hazelnut milk. And and Women's Once a Day of course!

Lunch

For lunch I packed a PB&J,
a gala apple,
and veggie chips and hummus.
I ate outside and soaked up with sun!
I also had some sugar snap peas with my hummus,
and some dried crack..uh I mean mangos! hahaha.
Later in the practice room I ate some nuts. I ate all the nuts except the cashews. I wasn't feelin them.

Dinner

As a little appetizer I had the last of my veggie chips and my homemade guacamole. Don't hate on my guac just cause it isn't bright green! It was still delicious!
For dinner I had broccoli soup, corn on the cob with vegan butter, vegan parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper, a slice of buttered toast, and a glass of Naked green superfood.
Dessert was a mug of blueberry pecan granola, my biggest vice!
I was really not feeling well yesterday but I'm almost caught up to the present now woohoo!

Fridizzle!

Breakfast

I had work at the library Friday morning at 9AM so I packed my lunch and waited till I got off at 11. As you can probably imagine, I was HUNGRY! Good thing I had an awesome breakfast waiting for me: Baked Banana Oatmeal with blackberries and strawberries!!

Lunch

After studio and my lesson I had a little free time before opera rehearsal. It wasn't really enough time for me to come home so I stayed on campus, ate lunch, and attempted a little reading. I had some broccoli soup that I reheated in the corner store...
an apple...
and a little while later this chocolate chip Z bar.
Right before opera I ate a little more than half of these nuts and finished them during the opera break.
During opera I sneaked in these dried mangos!

Dinner

For dinner I went to Shabbos at the Shushans! Out of respect for Shabbos I did not take any pictures but the food included a little red wine, an array of salads, soup, and matzoh!

When I got home I chilled out in front of my computer and had a bowl of blueberry pecan granola.
I was exhausted! It was quite the week. At least it's finally the weekend!

Go Back to High School!

Breakfast

I started my morning with a cup o' joe that I made myself with sugar free hazel nut and soy milk.

Some banana oats with brown sugar and peanut butter and soy milk on top filled me right up!

Later I went to my old high school to visit my choir director. It was soooo good to see him! A lot of my passion for music got started in band and choir so it's always fun to come back and see how everyone is doing.

Lunch

For lunch Connor and I split this passion fruit iced tea with raspberry flavor.
We met a friend at Rubio's where I got this grilled veggie burrito. It was delicious!
For a little dessert we enjoyed some raspberry sorbet. I added chocolate sprinkles to mine :)
A little while later I enjoyed some granola. I have a very special relationship with granola... I seem to have a hard time saying no to it!

Dinner

For dinner I heated up one of Amy's rice and veggie bowls. Amy's frozen foods are consistently the best I've ever had.
A little homemade grape juice on the side!
Now I'm off in search of something sweet and satisfying!