This cranky crank-o-saurus drank too much wine! Luckily the alcohol residue in my system was mild this morning but I could still feel it enough to make me annoyed. I only had 2 glasses last night! Tastes + 3oz glass + full glass. But that was way more than enough for me to feel the effects. I’m such a lightweight.
A SIAB was obviously my breakfast of choice –
Two bananas I froze yesterday. Today they went from tray –> tupperware
Smoothie buffet
I used to LOVE Living Harvest Vanilla Hemp milk. I picked up a carton with our Healthy Home Market coupon last week. But sometime last year they chanced their formulation and it is SO NOT GOOD. I sadly do not recommend this anymore 🙁 It used to taste like marshmallows and now it tastes like hemp stink nuts. I do like these fruity coconut waters, but not as much as the plain kind. The pineapple overpowered the coconut taste that I love! Coconut water tastes like water with an aroma of coconut at the end. It’s slighttttly thicker than regular water but is no milky at all. More like juice. I figured opening this guy would be good for my hangover 🙂
The Vita-Mix:
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1/4 cup frozen banana slices (plus some more fresh ones on top – I was craving banana)
- 1/2 carton coconut water
- 1/2 cup hemp milk
- 1 scoop Vega Vanilla Chai
- 2 big handfuls spinach
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- Nature’s Path granola on top
Remember the commercial song "Santa Packs are Coming"?
Every time I blog about Buddha Bowls I sing it in my head! They ARE coming – we’re just finishing the details with the supplier, who hand makes every order so it’s a bit more complicated. They’ll likely be sold in two packs and custom made!
Since I didn’t have any with breakfast, I am going to have some hot tea now!
Matt is STILL asleep!! We crashed at 9 last night…12 hours and counting!
Next up: SWIM in my new suit!
Kaci Higgins says
We’re so sorry that the wine made you feel bad this morning but your breakfast looks delicious as always. Have a great swim!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Haha, when that cola advert comes on at Christmas, in my house it’s like the ‘tradiotnal’ hint that Christmas is finally near! Good memories 😀
Have a fab swim! Wash away those toxins…
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I am a suuuper light weight. Sometimes that’s good because it doesn’t take much. At the same time it stinks because you can’t have much! Don’t worry, you’ll sweat it all out when you go swimming.
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
I got an unintentional hangover a few days ago from drinking ONE beer… it was a very strong one, though. I think it was 12% alcohol. But it was only a 10 oz. pour. Geez.
Looks like Matt needed to catch up on sleep! He’s got a tough schedule.
laura says
i cant wait for those bowls to be available! ive been eyeing them ever since i saw them on your blog!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Awww, I used to look forward to that commercial every season!
Don’t worry; two glasses is enough to get me too– at least we’re cheap dates, right? 🙂
Have a great Saturday!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Your smoothie looks like thick chocolate pudding! yummers
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Have fun swimmmming! and seriously, I love all of your cute spoons/flatware!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
“hemp stink nuts” does NOT sound like something tasty! blech…
hope your saturday is just amazing! and hopefully you feel a little better…i’m a lightweight too and it sucks to not drink a lot and still feel it the next day!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
I hate when companies change their recipes. 🙁
Pretty blue smoothie, though. 🙂
Jenn
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I am loving those bowls!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I absolutely love coconut water. I can’t wait to order one of those bowls, I’m a big oatmeal cuddler 😉
Jen says
My fiance and I noticed the change in formula for the Tempt Hemp milk too! Very disappointing. We found the Pacific Brand of Vanilla Hemp milk to be the most similar on to the OLD Tempt kind. We buy it at Whole Foods. It’s yummy! Thick and delicious!
Kath says
Oh so good to know! I think I’ve seen that one too.
Wei-Wei says
I love that bowl – it’s a work of art! I’m pretty interested in design, so my heart leaps every time it appears on the blog because it’s like somebody’s awesome design (Buddha Bowl!) is being used! That’s not to say your other bowls aren’t pretty… it’s just this one that sticks out to me!! 🙂
Have a good Saturday!! 😀
Wei-Wei
Clearly Composed says
I am soooooo getting a buddha bowl when they come in!!
zestycook says
Kath, When i looked at the picture without reading – I had no idea it was a smoothie. I thought it was a dessert pudding. Looks yummy though!
zest
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I hate waking up annoyed! It is so frustrating! After all your smiles last night…maybe you can get back there later today. I tried that Hemp milk last year and loved it…now I am scared after the hemp stink nut comment…why can’t they just leave a good thing alone? I hope your day gets better!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Ahh I just LOVE the Buddha bowl!!!!! I used to like the hemp milk too, but haven’t tried that brand recently…they should leave well enough alone!
Lauren says
I COMPLETELY agree with you about the Vanilla Hemp Milk… I miss the old (good!) formula!
Simply Life says
Looks like a fun breakfast bar 🙂
Mama Pea says
Yes, “Tempt” really is the wrong name for that milk. It should be called “Funky Tasting, But Really Good For You So Shut Up and Drink It” milk.
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
Hemp stink nuts?? Boo 🙁 I always get the unsweetened and it tastes good! I hope they don’t reformulate that too
Lo says
hey kerf! i was in a small boutique yesterday browsing the shelves and what did i find? a buddha bowl! looking forward to using it soon 🙂 now all i need is a cool spoon…
Jess says
That’s funny—I had a very similar breakfast to shake off the effects of that second glass of wine I really wish I hadn’t had last night. Oftentimes, when I try to roll with other folks my age, I end up regretting it the next day. I’m really hoping that this morning’s workout and afternoon yoga class will make me more pleasant to be around…
Veggielady4life says
Hope you enjoy swimming in that new suit! You’ll feel revitalized after that! 🙂
Claire says
I also can’t wait for the Buddha bowl to be in your shop, been eyeing that for a while now and seems perfect for me. I know how it feels being a lightweight…so good and then sooo bad the next a.m. Hope you are having a lovely saturday!
Sara says
Hey Kath! I just found your blog–love your philosophy about food and health! That smoothie looks quite tasty!
Kath says
Welcome!!
Camille says
Try the Coconut Water with a Splash of Mango!
That is the only one I have found that I truly love.
Have a great day!
Emma says
love love love the handle on the bowls! will they come in other colors??
Kath says
I hope we will be able to offer other colors – I think so
Shannon says
Never heard of Buddah bowl before but I love it! Freezing bananas are one of my favorite things to do.. I think bananas taste better that way. yum yum
kate says
I love ONE Coconut Water – its my go-to brand!
Beth @ fatbustermack says
mmm a drink that tasted like marshmallows. Too bad it no longer does! I hate when they do that.
steph-exercise physiologist and artist! says
My friend has an electrolyte imbalance that is hereditary and effects her heart 🙁
She is fine as long as she takes her medications and takes in extra electrolytes.
Her Doc recommends Coconut Water over all the sports drinks. I thought that was awesome of him 🙂
Your dishes are always so cute!
I have been inspired to go find a few new pieces. I have a few special bowls and coffee mugs but I need more! well at least a few more 🙂
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Oh how I love smoothies for breakfast! 😀 I’ll bet the cute buddha bowl makes it taste even better. Can’t wait until they’re made available! 😀
KimberlyS says
I, too, noticed the difference in the hemp milk last time I bought it. I thought it used to taste like marshmallows as well!!! But, alas, it does taste like “hemp stink nuts” now. Bummer, especially because it’s so dang pricey (even when it’s on sale!). Let us know if you find a tasty alternative (I’ll do the same). Happy Saturday 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
so blue-tee ful.
Run Sarah says
Your smoothie looks like a work of art – love the buddha bowl, too!
runnerforever says
That bowl looks a bit scary to consume, but god it sure is nutrient packed and I bet it tasted pretty good!
Sam says
Its funny, I think the way you eat has changed a lot since that hemp milk day. Bread, bread, bread and muffins, cereal. I don’t think you would eat that today….
Kath says
I probably have changed in habits, but you make it sound like bread is bad!
Samantha says
Do I?.
Lisa says
Have fun swimming!
BroccoliHut says
I, too, am super sad about the new formulation of the hemp milk. Much less protein and not nearly as tasty!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I’m such a light weight also, any alcohol and I feel it the next morning, sluggish and headache.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I need to remember to slice my bananas before freezing next time because it is hard to peel after they are frozen.
Lisa says
“It used to taste like marshmallows and now it tastes like hemp stink nuts.” hahahhaha Kath you make my day sometimes with the things you say 😉
Hannah says
Hemp stink nuts? *giggle* Maybe I don’t have to be envious that we don’t have this in Australia!
Tyla says
Flavour design (the company that makes the Buddha bowls) is in my town (Vancouver BC, Canada)!! I realized this when I saw them in a couple of local stores and then looked up their website!
Will definitely have to get some!
Jennifer says
Hi, it’s Jennifer from Living Harvest. Making changes to a recipe is never easy, and we’re sorry that you’re disappointed by the way it turned out. I’d be happy to send you a coupon for a free hempmilk if you’d like to give us another try, and/or I’d be happy to send you a coupon for our new Tempt Frozen Dessert (hemp ice cream). If you are interested, please email me your
mailing address and I’ll get them to you right away.
Kath says
Hey Jennifer,
I’m really sorry I don’t care for the new formulation! I’m wondering why the change? I also didn’t really care for the Tempt desserts, which I tried last year. They weren’t bad, just not that good.
Kath