I went running with the sun this morning. The sun runs fast. I did not.
My run was more like a jog today than a run – I think my legs are tired from too many lunges yesterday! I ended up cutting the run short and did 3.26 miles instead of 4 (.26 was not intentional!)
30 minutes of running before breakfast – I’ll take it any day! Also before breakfast: half a banana with peanut butter for jogging fuel. Delish!
After emptying the dishwasher, showering and making my lunch fresh from the garden, I decided to keep it simple and pour a bowl of mixed cereals.
I got these puffs from the Whole Foods close out sale. Reminded me of being a kid!
They were pretty sweet though so I cut them with puffed quinoa (from the bulk bins), toasted buckwheat and some granola. Plus chia seeds, blueberries and ‘loupe!
And two cups of freshly brewed then iced coffee. Now I’m shaking in my flip flops!! I’m back on coffee HARD but I’m going to roll with it because it is delicious and what my palate wants these days.
Plus, with a wedding tonight, I could use some help staying up late!
Have a WONDERFUL Saturday. I’m off to work!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Happy Saturday!! Enjoy the wedding!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
I love cereal, I’ve never outgrown it! 🙂
Have a great day and enjoy the wedding!
emily says
Under my umbrella, ella ella, ay, ay, ay….
kalli says
great way to to start the day! i am hooked on coffee too lately and actually added it to my lunch smoothie yesterday and it was wonderful!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
If I work out my legs the day before a run, they feel like lead the next day! Even if it was a jog, at least you went 🙂
The Teenage Taste says
There is nothing like a good ol’ bowl of cold cereal on a hot, hot day! Plus everything tastes 10x more delicious after a run, right? 😉
Have fun at the wedding, Kath!
Cait's Plate says
I love that bowl!
I have a hard time deciding what I’m most attracted to when reading your posts – the food or the dishware it’s served in! 😉
I’ve been craving a big bowl of cereal + fruit lately and yours looks awesome. I really need to get my hands on some of that puffed quinoa…
Glad you got a run in to start your day – there’s nothing better 🙂
Cait's Plate says
aaaand I just realized I’m singing the song from your title again 😉 I was wondering how it popped in my head!
The Healthy Hipster says
Puffed wheat was always my favourite breakfast cereal as a lil’one…granted it was the super sugary variety…but it remains one of my favourite breakfasts today. I love it topping off a great big SIAB an sometimes just a plain handful as a snack! Its got such a delicious toasty flavour. Love seein it on yer blogginz!
Julie H. says
I’m glad that I’m not the only one who has to plan ahead for being up late with drinking caffeine! ….In my books past 10:00pm = definite need for caffeine!!!! 🙂
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I love that bowl! Joe’s coffee is just toooooo good.
Maggie @ Say Yes to Salad says
Your body definitely did the .26 subconsciously! You can’t escape that number, lol.
Heather says
Did I miss the open sky deal with the mixes?
~Heather
KathEats says
Nope, next Wednesday
Heather says
Thx!! I am so excited!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Honey puffed wheat = the WF version of Honey Smacks? I used to love that cereal!
Have a great day at work!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
can’t get enough of super golden crisp…
Caroline @ The G-Spot says
Beautiful breakfast! I love grown up cereal that is slightly reminiscent of the one we used to eat as kids. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Caroline @ The G-Spot says
I meant “ones” we used to eat as kids. Oops! 🙂
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Kudos to you for working on a Saturday!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I feel you girl — I am so sore from my Tabata TNT class Thursday!!! Have a good day at the bakery 🙂
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says
Mmmmmm, now I am craving Smacks!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Cantaloupe and blueberries are a fantastic combination! YUM!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I love running first thing in the morning! I can’t wait to get back into that after this baby is born 🙂
Amanda says
have fun!! 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Cantaloupe in the cereal? That’s an idea…
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
I’ve never had cantaloupe with cereal before! that I must try soon 🙂 happy saturday!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I was cracking up at your note about the .26 being unintentional. That happens to me so often. I once ran an extra 2 unintentional miles and was NOT a happy camper. LOL!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Breakfast looks wonderful. I’ve never tried puffed quinoa. I’m gonna look for it on my next Whole Foods trips – thanks.
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Whew I know how you feel about the coffee. It’s amazing how your body gets used to the caffeine.
Molly @ RDexposed says
I always drink an extra coffee mid-afternoon when I have night plans! It’s 100% necessary.
Lauren says
I am amazed at how much I crave iced coffee in the summer. I could drink 2-3 glasses a day.
kaila @ healthy helper! says
Mmmm I have been loving puffed cereals lately! SO yummy and crunchy!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
I like the blueberry cantaloupe combo.
Nikita says
What a tasty looking cereal mix! I cant seem to eat just plain anything… whether its oatmeal or cold cereal, I always have to jazz it up. It must be all the blog reading! Haha.
Have fun at the wedding tonight!
Namaste Gurl says
I had buckwheat granola with fresh blueberries, banana, sunflower and hemp seeds– so yummy!
rumfunandsun says
Stupid sun…always showing off! 😉
Enjoy your day!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I like your attitude about your current coffee cravings… going with what your body wants =]
Karin (allpointswhole) says
Great job on the run!
Karen says
I love eating a banana w/nut butter (almond in my case) for a pre workout snack…it always hits the spot and accomplishes my goal: satisfying without weighing down. Of course, the most fun way to eat it is sandwich style!
I agree re. coffee…one mug-ful (no matter how “addicted” you may become) is just fine…a morning pleasure and fairly healthful – in moderation – too!
Hope you are having a fun, successful day at the bakery, Kath!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I’m a full on coffee lover…love the taste AND the function/effects. So I roll with it too 🙂
Have fun at the wedding tonite!
Marissa says
I wasn’t really feeling my workout today either–but that’s okay. Haha, I have a bag of puffed wheat in my pantry that I’m pretty sure I bought before Thanksgiving last year… cereal lasts a long time around these parts! I sure do miss coffee… I’m going to have to start slowly reintroducing it to my system now that I’m stronger. Got to get ready in time for the school year and those early mornings! 🙂
Girl Eat says
You are amazing! I have been following your blog for a while-I am new to the food blog world and am slowly getting used to reading blogs and now writing one, too! Your oatmeal bowls always look so freaking delicious and you have me making the most fantastic and absolutely unique cereal and oatmeal bowls! (Even the boy loves them!)
Congrats on Great Harvest and everything else and thanks for all the healthy meal ideas!
Girl Eat
KathEats says
Thanks Girl!!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
mmmm looks good!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
My runs are always more of jogs, too. Especially lately since it’s been so darn hot!! Have fun at the wedding!
Jackie @ That Deep Breath says
The cereal looks delish! Have a good day at work!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Nice job on the run! I can barely walk the day after doing lots of lunges, let alone run! 😛
Margo @ Peanut Butter Trees says
Sometimes you just need caffeine!
Angel7 says
Follow your coffee cravings — in moderation, of course 🙂 — because it is somewhat good for you.
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Hannah says
Cutting sweet cereal with plain puffed cereal is a great idea!
Fallon says
Coffee is yummy and if it is something you enjoy, why give it up once a day? Just enjoy it!