Breakfast: Shared this yummy breakfast with my Mum. Super sweet strawberries, sliced Gala apple and two different yogurt dips sweetened with Sugar Free Torani Syrup.
Shelly's Almond Orange Yogurt Dip
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Almond Torani Syrup
Sugar Free Orange Marmalade
Sliced Almonds
Mix yogurt and syrup together. Top with a plop of SF marmalade and a sprinkle of nuts.
and
Shelly's Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Dip
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Strawberry Torani Syrup
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Syrup
Mix yogurt and syrup together.
Look out world: I bought a weed whacker. After breakfast, I was fully charged (the weed whacker and me) and ready to whack the world. Verdict: A weed whacker + an overgrown slope of weeds is a great way of getting out your aggressions. I whacked and whacked until I busted the line. Must now consult the manual for what to do in this instance. I hate manuals. These are the rare times I wish I wasn't single.
I also mowed the lawn, washed the patio and patio furniture, grilled a bunch of chicken to have on hand for salads and bentos, and set a batch of protein ice cream going. It was a busy, itchy (my sinuses are still hating me) morning.
1 Cucumber, chopped
1 Avocado, chopped
1 cup Pico de Gallo
1/4 cup Mild Salsa
1/4 cup Vegetable Juice
Salt to taste
Toss veggies together with salsa and juice. Top with grilled chicken. Also great with grilled fish, shrimp. Pico de Gallo is found in the produce section (or fresh salsa area) it's basically chopped tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and a touch of chopped jalapeno. Sometimes I add a can of rinsed and drained black beans to this if you want to serve more people it's a great extender.
Dinner: Used this super cool gadget I just bought to make zucchini pasta. A GREAT alternative for weight loss surgery post-ops like me who have given up pasta, bread and all that.
4 small-medium Zucchini, julienned
1 cup Marinara Sauce (I used jarred Rao's - my fav)
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, chopped
1 teaspoon Oregano
Salt to taste
a few twists of Black Pepper
Parmesan Cheese for top
Using this super cool gadget cut the zucchini into julienne strips.
We're warming up in Southern California (80's) so I churned a batch of my Pistachio Protein Ice Cream. I think it is one of my favorite flavors.
Snacks: Too much coffee, 2 scoops of Protein Ice Cream sitting on my freshly cleaned patio furniture, star gazing and making wishes (no I can't tell.)
If you haven't tried protein ice cream making yet. Do it. Soooo good. Here's a few tips for best results.
It was a delicious day. Hope yours was too.
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