Howdy!
Was in a smoooooth moooood and whipped this guy up in one of our last remaining bowls!
Featuring a Strawberry Dahlicious Lassi as the liquid. I really liked these a lot and will definitely seek them out again! The banana was my fav 🙂
The Vita-Mix
- 1 medium banana
- 1 container Dahlicious Lassi
- 5 frozen strawberries
- 1 scant scoop Vega Vanilla Almond (MAKES a smoothie!)
- 1/4 cup dry oats
- 1 big handful spinach (why not!?)
- Toppings: Nature’s Path and coconut butter magic shell
Starbucks Via. I do not like the Italian Roast flavor one BIT! It smelled like someone’s stale coffee breath. GROSS!
Have a good one my Cinderellas!
Cassie @ Tasteful Tales says
Ewww stale coffee breathe- haha… I’ll steer clear of the Italian Roast flavor 😉
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I hate any kind of stale coffee sent. I don’t think I’d like the Via!
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
You’re up and posting so early 🙂
Hope you have a great day!
Jocelyn@JocelynEatsFresh says
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww stale coffee. Thumbs down.
Kori says
It looks delicious! Minus the nasty coffee of course. 😉 I hope you have a fantastic day, Kath!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I actually like the Starbucks instant coffee! I mean, it’s not a good, home-brewed, roasted coffee by any means. But it’s great for traveling or bringing on-the-go. I wonder if that package was old?? Or maybe I was just really in desparate need of a cup of coffee when I tried it.
Your smoothie looks delicious! 😀
Kath says
I like the other kinds OK but this was the Italian, which is a different blend. I think I like Columbia best.
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
That’s funny about the VIA. I actually prefer the Italian over the Columbia. Breakfast looks delicious as always. Have a good day.
Marilou @ Mostly Healthy says
Eeeew! hehehe , thanks for the image/odor !! 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Stale coffee is the worst 🙁
Hope you have a great day 🙂
Veggielady4life says
Sorry the coffee was bad! When are you guys officially opening the Great Harvest Bakery? I will be in town in September, and I was just curious if it would be open by then. Have a great day!
Kath says
Probably wont’ be open until November. But we will prob. be there to play!
Marina says
Oh I hate stale coffee breath! Specially mixed with cigarette smell, horrible.
Smoothie sounds great!
Simply Life says
Looks like another great way to start the day!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Nothing like stale coffee to get you up and at em. :/
Lori says
What are the differences between the Vega mix and the Amazing Grass Superfood?
Thanks!
Kath says
I dont’ have the facts right in front of me, but I think Vega is a more complete profile nutritionally with omega-3s and all. You can go to their websites to compare. I like the taste of Vega much more.
SallyH says
Kath, have you ever tried Sun Warrior protein powder? I prefer vegan protein and have liked Amazing Meal in the past but am thinking about getting Vega per your recommendation instead. But I keep wondering about this Sun Warrior stuff: http://www.sunwarrior.com/products/sunwarrior-protein
Kath says
I haven’t. I don’t really “believe” in protein powders (as I prefer real food) but something about Vega has captured me in. The Sun Warrior looks good, but I don’t know how much I would need to purchase it. But i suppose for satiety’s sake it’s probably good for smoothies!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I don’t like ANY starbucks coffee!! It always tastes burnt to me.
Yummy lassi!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh, I love the yellow bowl! Perfect color combination! HHHMMM I have only had the VIA once and I thought it was good, but seriously have no idea what flavor it was. I LOVE Starbucks Italian roast coffee though. It is chocolatey…to me. I think it is fascinating how people get different flavors from the same foods or drinks. Have a great day Kath!
perry says
… agree–the Italian Roast is pretty foul (even at the store!). Have been taking a cue from you–I guess it never occurred to me that fruit+dairy+fat could be a legit meal–and mainlining huge bowls of cottage cheese, hazelnuts and whatever’s ripe-and-cheap, ever since the heat came down. Is a vast, vast improvement.
Ashley@thehungryscholar says
I haven’t tried those coffees yet, I’ll make sure to steer clear from the Italian Roast.
Erin says
Looks like a delicious and refreshing breakfast. I don’t even want to venture outside today — eek!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
You really know how to sell the starbucks 😛 !
Have a good day 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
So jealous of your coconut “shell”…
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
I like your upbeat post! Coffee must have kicked in early this morning 🙂
Hannah says
Wow, stale coffee breath is *not* the best thing to think about when I’ve just made myself feel queasy by eating six peanut butter cookies in a row…
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
I need to splurge and buy some Vega Vanilla Almond protein powder! And I need to stay far, far away from the Italian Roast VIA 😉
sweetersalt says
I’m not a big fan of Italian or French Roast in general. I love strong coffee, but they’re so often really bitter!
maxinthegym says
Sucks about the horrid coffee 🙁 But I’m sure the amazing smoothie in a bowl made up for it 😀 Enjoy your day!
Laura (youngDCliving) says
Don’t know if you’ve aleready answered this but where do you buy the lasso yogurt drink? It sounds really good 🙂
Kath says
I’ve found it at EarthFare
Lauren (Clean Eats in the Dirty South) says
ewww i usually don’t like starbucks coffee anyway. plus the VIA stuff is sooo expensive! it’s not worth it.
but your smoothie looks absolutely divine! 😀
Cara says
Everyday I start off with a smoothie in a bowl…you can never go wrong, really!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Have you ever gotten a mango lassi from an Indian restaurant? Freshly made, there is nothing like it. So delicious. Plus, it cuts the heat if you’re eating hot curry!
Kath says
Not an official one, no!
The Wife of a Dairyman says
I’m wondering if I could find that cocunut butter in a grocery store? Looks so good!
Andrea says
Delicious breakfast bowl, as usual! Have a lovely day!
Allison K says
…went outside to kiss a fella!
Wei-Wei says
Ewww I wear a retainer and whenever I drink coffee the coffee breath lingers in my mouth. It doesn’t really matter how delicious the coffee smelled or tasted, just the smell (and aftertaste) is reaally gross 🙁
How many colours of the California bowl do you have? They’re great 😀
Wei-Wei
Kath says
Oh goodness retainers…
Just yellow + red! Wish I had the green 🙂
Callie says
Cute bowl. Anything bright and yellow is my love. 🙂
Chelsea says
Long time lurker here! Love the blog! I was just curious though, how long do you work out for each day? About an hour or longer? Thanks!
Kath says
Hi Chelsea! I usually work out for about an hour even. Sometimes longer if I bike there as transportation. Very rarely do I do more than an hour.
K.T. says
Kath, You should apply to be a Vega Ambassador! You’d be perfect for it:
http://myvega.com/team-vega/ambassadors/ambassador-faqs
Kath says
OH cool! I’ll have to check that out.
Kristin (Salty Tooth) says
I am not a fan of the via. I’ve only tried it a few times, but I think it always tastes gross.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
stale coffee breath = NASTY! thanks for letting us know, i won’t be getting THAT VIA flavah 😉
Ashley says
LOL…loved the coffee description!!!!!!!!!
Camille says
…Went upstairs to kiss a fella!
Oats look lovely as always!
Help Meg Run says
That looks awesome! Now that it’s summer, I don’t really have a craving for my bowl of hot oats anymore. 🙁 But I’ve been getting by with putting raw oats into my smoothie-in-a-bowl. 😀 Have a good day!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
ooof! that coffee description does NOT sound good!!!
Kelly says
My favorite Disney movie and the first movie I ever saw in a theater 🙂
Kittie says
What flavor of the FSTG chips are those?
Kath says
Sweet potato