Hey everyone!
Happy Wednesday! Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement on Monday’s post. Things are much better this week (so far). The kiddos are feeling better and the stress has seemed to lift thanks to my new attitude and remembering to JUST BREATHE! Sometimes you just have to say, “it is what it is” and just roll with it.
For the past 8 months or so, Wednesday has become my food day. After some consideration and inspiration (thanks Lindsay) I’ve decided that I’m opting out of the WIAW posts. While I have loved participating and getting inspiration from others, I haven’t been playing by the rules lately. The original intention of WIAW was to post everything you ate from one whole day. I rarely take pics of everything I eat on any given day. Instead, I’d rather post some of my favorite things I’ve eaten in the past week. Things that are really, really good and deserve to be shared. I’m not a food blogger by any means (my pics make that obvious). But I do have an interest in healthy eating and how it ties into my healthy lifestyle. It kills me when I hear people say “If it tastes good, spit it out. It must not be healthy!” I’d like to do my part in proving that statement utterly and completely FALSE! I plan on still posting my meal plan for the week and to also do an Eats From The Week. I may do a recipe here and there too.
So I give you Eats From The Week #1!
Breakfast
Key Lime Pie Smoothie, Eggy Oats, Kale and Blueberry Protein Smoothie, Chocolate Protein Pancakes, Super Greens “I can’t get sick” Smoothie, Toasted Maple Almond Quinoa w/ banana, pineapple and almond milk
Lunch/Dinner/Snacks
Pinto Bean and Avocado Salad, Southwestern Egg Rolls, Fish tacos w/ pinto bean salad, Roasted Corn and Black Bean Chili, Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Blueberry Lemon Chia Seed Muffins, Healthier Fudge Brownies (see below for recipe), Greek Yogurt Dinner Rolls, Pineapple and Kiwi
Let’s talk brownies. I was having a serious chocolate craving on Sunday night. Ladies, you know what I mean. It was the “Give me chocolate now!” kind of craving. I wanted something a little bit on the healthier side so I did a little research and came up with my own Healthier Fudge Brownies. The bottom layer is reminiscent of my Chocolate Brownie “larabars”. I upped the OMG goodness by adding a frosty fudge layer. Yeah…it was one of those kind of chocolate cravings! 
- Bottom Layer:
- 1 Cup Pitted Dates
- ½ Cup Almonds
- ½ Cup Walnuts
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- Top Layer:
- ½ Cup Organic Unsweetened Applesauce
- ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tbsp Almond Butter
- 1 Tbsp Honey or Agave
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- Mix together all bottom layer ingredients in food processor until well blended.
- Spread and press mixture evenly in glass 8×8 baking dish.
- Mix together all top layer ingredients in food processor until well blended.
- Spread evenly over bottom layer in glass dish.
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Cut into 12 squares.
- Store and enjoy straight from the freezer or let sit for 10 minutes to soften before eating.
These brownies will be making an appearance a lot in my house. They hit the spot for my chocolate craving but don’t have an overload of sugar and unwanted junk. Healthier Fudge Brownies for the win!
What are your favorite eats from the week?
Those dinner rolls look awesome! Glad to hear everything is going much better on your end <3
Jessie recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday & Workout Buddy
I was in a bread making mood and the rolls were a fun alternative. Easy and delicious!
BLUEBERRY LEMON?!?!
<3
Miz recently posted..Im in love with Sweet Relish!
What a lovely combo it is!
We love brownies in this house!
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Oh my goodness! Those brownies look incredibly decadent, and I love how simple the receipe looks!
A few of my favorite eats
from the week were a fresh mozzarella pizza, a taco salad, and chocolate waffles!
The are super easy to make and are wonderfully chocolate. Speaking of chocolate…chocolate waffles? Yum!
You put so much variety into your meals, especially breakfast, which is where I am a routine girl. Looked like an amazing week of eats!
Oh…those brownies!!!
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That’s funny…I think my breakfasts are pretty routine. Green smoothie or oats. Over the weekend I had extra time so I made pancakes and toasted quinoa. Routine is good sometimes!
Yum! Almost like larabar brownies which I love
, do you mail order?
Kat recently posted..Sugar Rehab: Veggies are a girl’s best friend
haha! Maybe I should….
I need to pin that for my sister (GF). Let’s see…so far this week it’s been a thrown together veggie soup, eggplant lasagna and stir fry. I think the lasagna (with homemade bread) might win out so far.
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Yum! Eggplant lasagna sounds amazing. Gotta try that soon!
Oh those look perfect! You food looks great- I really do prefer this over posting one day. You can highlight your favorites which benefits everyone!
Thanks for linking up the SW eggrolls! 
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted..Super Bowl Food and Hot Feta Artichoke Dip
I’m totally craving chocolate right now! Yummm
Great looking eats I might add!
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Makes a lot of sense. I’ve been opting out more and more lately, too… days like today, when I don’t follow the rules.
Oh man, this all looks so good. And I NEED to make those brownies!! Thanks, Angela!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..10 Winter Soup Favorites for the Crock Pot
It’s fun to link up but I just started to feel like I was doing it out of habit. Hope you like the brownies!
That chili looks delicious. I just blogged about chocolate bourbon banana bread, but last week I made the brownies from Flour. Not healthy, but satisfied that craving!
I will have to give yours a try.
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly’s recently posted..Year of Baking: Joy the Baker’s Chocolate Bourbon Banana Bread
You had me at bourbon…checking it out now!
Your whole week of food looks awesome.
And, those brownies look really good! I might have to find the motivation (and time!) to make those!
I’m coming over to eat next week!! haha! I think that the reason that I don’t participate in these kinds of posts is because my food/meals are SO BORING! Look how pretty and colorful your food is! And those brownies? Yum!
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The door is always open for you Christine! Can we expect you around 6 on Monday?
Seriously?! Fudge brownies?! Do you realize it’s 10:45 where I am and I don’t usually eat lunch till 11:30! Argh! You’re lucky that you’re awesome or I would stop reading these posts.
Those brownies look amazing and my lunch will now pale in comparison to that.
Hope you’re happy.
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You know, when I sat down to write this post, I purposely had you in mind.
Sorry….
You’re an amazing cook! The brownies look devine and Gluten Free so mu husband could enjoy these as well. Have a wonderful week.
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Oh nice! I hope you all like ‘em!
Hello healthy green drinks!
Isn’t it cool to think that when you drink green drinks, you’re ridding your body of heavy metal toxins!!
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Yes!
MMMM those brownies look amazing & healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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I love this brownie idea. Thank you- hope to try it soon!
Let me know if you do! I’d love to hear what you think!
Yum that all looks amazing. I have to try that recipe ASAP!