How are you doing today on this legal holiday (for all the U.S. readers)? Columbus Day in case you were wondering. All I know is that the post office and bank were going to be closed today so I had to scamper and get my biz-nass taken care of on Saturday afternoon.
Anyway onto a little weekend eats roundup….
First, some overnight Chia Seed-Coconut-Mango Soaked Oats
1/3 c dry oatmeal + 2/3 c lowfat vanilla almond milk + 1/4 c coconut flakes + 1 Tbsp Chias + vanilla stevia + dried mango slivers
The next morning? Creamy, coconutty, mango-ey, chia-ey action
Also I’ve still been groovin’ on Raw Vegan Brekkie Cookies that I tweak up, inspired by Gina’s recipe.
I use: 1 smooshed banana, 1/3 c oats, 1 Scoop Sun Warrior Brown Rice Protein Powder (BRPP), Stevia, cinnamon, and a drizzle of agave for moisture.
Mixed up
And I refrigerate and 18 hours later top with fruit like mangos, plums, & grapes. And I like it all realllllly cold so I freeze the whole thing for an hour before I eat it.
Dinners entailed B.S., brock, cukes & zukes, cauli, and tomatoes, on a bed of spinach dressed with the juice of 1/2 an orange, agave, and crackity blackity
As well as spinach, zuke noods, tomatoes, carrots dressed in peanut sauce.
Remember this Peanut Sauce? Yeah, the recipe is right here.
Close up of the P-Sauce…slurpity slurp.
And Plenty of Desserts went down my hatchet…
I made my Raw Vegan Apple Crumble again.
That juice is a mixture of vanilla extract, agave laced with cinnamon and brown sugar (which you can omit if you want to be truly raw)
Damn. Very good I must admit. Not my Gourmet Magazine worthy photo, the dessert itself.
Don’t you love my humility? Kidding!
And, The Raw Vegan 5-Minute Donut Holes were really hittin’ the spot. So much so that I created a chocolate version! You’ll have to check back for the recipe…
VeganMofo in the house today.
Yoga today is Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane) on the left. Work your right and left sides equally so you don’t just keep getting stronger on your dominate side and weaker on the other.
Tip of the Day: My Blondie Macaroon Give Away is going to end later Monday….so get your booo-tay entered NOW if you want a chance for some of these bad boys to arrive on your doorstep!
And Alisa’s also giving away Dairy Free Goodies!
And a Glass Straw GiveAway over here!
Oh and thanks for everyone who found me on Twitter so far! It’s pretty cool that I’m connecting with you this way! For anyone who wants to Follow, I’m at https://twitter.com/LoveVeggiesYoga
What did you do over the weekend? Does anyone have off work today because it’s a holiday? I went shopping for an hour alone Sunday afternoon. It was divine. I tried on some really expensive jeans and now I am kinda wishing I bought them. I could always go back, but…Not sure if they are worth it? Ladies, how do you balance being “responsible” with just wanting to buy the cute clothes and treating yourself? Give me your shopping strategy! To buy or not to buy….
Stay tuned for the Raw Vegan Chocolate Donut Holes…….
Aww your belly and baby pics are adorable! Skylar is so beautiful.
HOLY MOLY LADY – i think i would have told you had a beer belly too, you are tiny!
OMG she is soooo dang cute! i love the flashback pregnant pictures – simply adorable :)
your overnight oats look amazing, as do those chocolate bunches of love. mostly though, your backbend. ahhhhhh…if i can get my backbend there someday…
love you girl!!!!!
What a beautiful baby belly you had! Even 9 months pregnant, you look toned and fit! Kudos to you for having natural childbirth…it's hard work! (I've done it a time or five myself :)
The squash looks amazing as does the oats…love the goodies you crank out of Averie's Kitchen :)
Skylar is an adorable tot!
What a beautiful baby belly you had! Even 9 months pregnant, you look toned and fit! Kudos to you for having natural childbirth…it's hard work! (I've done it a time or five myself :)
The squash looks amazing as does the oats…love the goodies you crank out of Averie's Kitchen :)
Skylar is an adorable tot!
OH! i am LOVING this post :D you were the cutest teeniest pregnant lady ever. i love it. and hahah, i wouldsa slapped that lady for sure! beer belly nothin! skylar is gorg. you are going to have to keep all the boys away from her!! <3
ughh I want your abs…after a baby…so sad I can't get there yet.
anyhow I was looking at all these different squash and totally not sure what to do with them…THANKS!!!
OMG u look so beautiful as a pre-momma and momma :D I want to take a stab with the chia oats but i always forget to keep a lookout for them when i'm out and about! Enjoy your chilll night A!
Awww – I love the baby pictures!! I laughed at the beer belly though – the audacity of some people ;)
Your squash recipe sounds fantastic!! It seems like it certainly would make the house smell wonderful! Those macaroons? Divine!
Glad you got your hubs back!! HAPPY FRIDAY!
You are TOTALLY right… LOVE the sound of this recipe!!! I'm not quite a fan of mustard, but I'm sure I could whip up something similar. Thanks so much for the idea! :)
Aww, Skylar is SUCH a cutie. Thank you for sharing all these pics. She's definitely a lucky girl to have a mom that cares so much about her.
LOVE full backbends. Seriously has to be one of my all-time favorites. The stretch through your shoulders, chest, and abs is just fabulous!
xxoo
Heather
I LOVE flashback Fridays!!! I should post something on my blog later if I have time. It's so much fun looking back at everyone's pics. I cannot get over that picture of you 3 days before you gave birth. You barely look 6 months pregnant!! Wow Averie! That stupid lady on the cruise ship probably didn't want to believe you because she was jealous! Skylar is gorgeous…a beautiful baby and a beautiful little girl. Must be the genes. :)
With Fridays it depends on how tired I am. Sometimes I want to do nothing other than lie on the couch, curl up in my sweats and watch a movie. Other times I will do anything so long as I'm out of the house. Tonight we're going to a friend's house for a party. Unfortunately I can't really drink or stay up late because we have an EARLY flight to NYC tomorrow! :)
I'm definitely a homebody.
You're pretty much a rockstar for doing natural childbirth!
Those chocolate 'roons have me brainstormin'…I am all about manipulating my oven into dehydrator status these days…
I am kind of a home body. Tonight we're actually meeting up with friends in San Francisco for a birthday, but usually we just stay in and hang out :)
I was a pretty teeny belly when pregnant with my Teen…2nd baby (and 13 years later) I was a little bigger but still got disbelief at how "not pregnant" I was…it's wierd how people are!
you look sooooooooooo beautiful with your little bundle! 100% drug free is AMAZING. Would love to hear about it some time~ I got close but I had complications too.
sigh
I need to go stock up on my squash now! it's time.
I want a tropical vaca! LOVE the beach pics with the palupas in the background…we went to Cabo in 06' and some days I just look at the pics and breath!!!!!!!!!!
I love your flashback Friday..I should try one! FUN FUN
and YES TGIF
and YES YES…Here's to single Mom's…(I've been there) it is TOUGH! I look at JJ and some days wonder how I did what I did with my oldest! hard times indeed and I am so grateful life is so well balanced now!
Averie you are so beautiful! and so is your daughter :)
I love the belly picture! My sister is 6 months pregnant right now! I am so excited!!
I cant belive what that lady said to you!! haha. way to funny. I probobly would have punched her one ;) haha
Awwww baby pics! You had the teeniest pregnant belly! I look like that when I'm full, I think! Hahaha.
I really can't believe someone accused you of having a beer belly. Who even says that to ANYONE?! Rude!
I am loving the soaked oats! They look sooo good!
Have a lovely weekend!
Looks like I know what I am doing with the squash sitting on my counter!
And your flashback pics are so cute! I did not look preggers either. My doc said it was bc I was tall. I remember having to ride the subway and with a winter coat I did not look preggers at all. People would get up for all these slightly pregnant ladies and I was 8months!!!
My hubs coaches football which means Friday night games. So the kids and I have a weekly movie and pizza night where we "picnic' in front of the tv, watch some family movie and eat pizza and salad. I love routine!