Hey hey. Hope you had a lovely Waffle/Workout Wednesday… whichever you prefer.
Today was one of those days. One in which my morning bowl of creamy, oaty goodness was the highlight of my entire day.
I get excited over oatmeal easily, and today I was extra enthused because I tried a new-to-me hot cereal and almond butter. Hot cereal, fresh berries… the ideal way to start any day.
1/3 c. Arrowhead Mills Organic 4 Grain + Flax hot cereal, 1/2 banana, 1/2 T chia, vanilla
topped with 1/2 nectarine, raspberries, scoop of crunchy Barney Butter
I loved the cereal, but I did not love the almond butter. I’ve never purchased BB before, but it was on sale and I had a coupon, so I added it to my basket. I’ve realized – as a nut butter connoisseur – that I don’t care for nut butters with added sugar. It’s not that they’re necessarily too sweet, it’s the texture and consistency that is notably different. Anyone agree?
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Though today was a productive one, I didn’t get to my scheduled speed workout – uh oh. I want to keep on track with my SmartCoach training plan, but the grey skies weren’t motivating me to power out 7-minute miles today. I think I may actually be missing the Chico sunshine.
Some Workout Wednesday, I’m going to give this kettlebell yoga workout a swing! My two new favorites in one – yes please!
I already know tomorrow will be a better day! :)
Toodles,
HP
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Your breakie looks fantastic!!!! I love fresh berries on my morning steel cut oats :)
I have never tried a kettlebell workout, but I hear they are fantastic!!
xxoo
hmm i love almond butter on hot oats! but i agree with the difference in texture, sometimes the taste can be different too!
I am all for just nuts in my nut butter. Nothing else, please! I hope your day today is fantastic! You deserve it :)
That new hot cereal looks like it’s got some nice texture to it! Hope you have a better one today. Maybe you’ll get your run in :)
Agreed! I am not a Barney Butter fan either. I LOVE almond butter and that’s part of the problem — I don’t think it tastes like almonds! Haha
Bad weather is always a workout killer… looks like you had a great breakfast though! Hope your day is better today!
Everyone else’s raspberries look so good right now, mine look (and taste) mushy and mealy! Yuck!
Love oatmeal for breakfast too – hot or cold! I used to do kettlebells a lot then fell off, I should incorporate them back in my routine, thanks for reminding me!
Oh man, I literally had one of those days last week! And I ate oatmeal that morning too! Haha. Hope today was a better day!
Also – agree with ya on the Barney Butter, just a little too sweet for me.
I’d like to hear more about how the kettle bell workout went! I wish our gym had more :)
I haven’t tried the yoga k-bell workout yet, but I’ll let you know when I do :)
nice bowl!!!! hee hee :)
I use it daily – thank you!!