Deux it
August 2, 2010 I pummeled through most of my to-do list today. THANK YOU Kath for tweeting about this awesome TeuxDeux list making website. For some reason, it really helped me tackle most of what I needed to do. Sometimes I write things down on a piece of paper, but misplace it, or don’t really check things off of it. Having this on the computer was so much more helpful. It was starring me down all day. I couldn’t avoid it, so I just tried to plow through it!
I got up at 7am today. Blegh! I’m trying hard to get on this early schedule. I waited until I was hungry to eat though, so I don’t throw off my schedule too much. I don’t want to start eating dinner at 5pm :)
I made Scottish Oats with NO nut butter today!!
Blueberry Walnut Scottish Oats
- 1/4c Scottish oats
- 1 1/4c water
- 1/2c coconut milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1t vanilla
- 1 egg white
- 1/2T chia seeds
- 1t cinnamon
- 1/2c blueberries
- 1/4c walnuts
- ~1/2T honey
- Boil water, whisk in oats, and turn heat down to a simmer.
- Cook 5-8min until thickened.
- Add in milk, vanilla, banana, chia seeds, cinnamon and stir to combine.
- Cook another ~5min, whisk in egg white and let sit for ~2min.
- Turn off heat + stir in blueberries.
I didn’t miss the nut butter at all!! I love the softer texture of walnuts and the flavor was awesome. The honey, is a super flavorful local honey, I bought when we lived in Charlotte. I don’t think honey really goes bad….?? It tasted perfect!
Fish Time
- 3/4 mile walk to the gym
- 100m warm up
- 1600m freestyle - [64 lengths] 42min
- 50m cool down
- 3/4 mile walk home
I was in the zone today!! It’s been a while since I could get in a good swimming groove. Felt great!
I’ve been meaning to make hemp milk, since Gena posted about it recently. I got all the ingredients a few weeks ago and finally decided to give it a go.
1c of organic hemp seeds
i.love.hemp.
Did you miss my post about hemp protein?? Check it out to find a LOT of info on why this little seed is SO healthy and easy on the environment. I reaLLy need to get to writing the other protein posts. Ooops! One day…
1T sunflower lecithin – This is much less processed than soy lecithin and it’s non-gmo. Almost all soy lecition is GMO unless otherwise specified. There are no harsh chemicals used in the extraction process, unlike with soy lecithin. It’s used as an emulsifier to bind ingredients together. In this milk recipe, it’s used to bind together the seeds + water, so they don’t separate as much after blending together.
The only sunflower lecithin I could find was in capsule form. It was NOT fun cutting open about 20 capsules and squeezing out sticky goo for 1T. This stuff was hard to wash off of your hands too! I’ll definitely have to look for it in paste form! Gena used agave nectar to sweeten the milk, but I prefer brown rice syrup.
I also used vanilla bean paste, instead of vanilla bean extract but either work.
Hemp Milk [slightly adapted from Gena’s Hemp Milk] yields ~4c
- 1c shelled hemp seeds
- 3c water
- 1.5t vanilla bean paste or extract
- 3-4T brown rice syrup
- 1T sunflower lecithin
- Start by blending on low and work up to high for about 30sec until well combine.
- Pour into containers and refrigerate!
Check out Gena’s post for the nutritional facts. One 1/2c serving has a whopping 8.8g of protein! This was the best hemp milk I’ve ever had. Hemp milk is pretty pricey as well. I haven’t figured out if it’s more or less expensive to make it at home. However, one thing I do know is that it’s much less processed and uses less ingredients to make at home!
Vanilla bean specs
I put it in 4 different jars. So excited about this. I need to make almond milk again too and oat milk, which I have never made.
Dinner was fresh, clean + delicious.
- spinach
- sautéed green beans, garlic, salt + olive oil
- oven roasted golden beans, olive oil, s+p
- goat cheese
- dill
- walnuts
- olive oil + red win vinegar
I had a big pile of quinoa on the side too!
I like beats but I don’t love them. I like earthy flavors but they are a little overwhelming sometimes.
Officially wasted. Not drunk wasted. EXhausted wasted.
Oh yah..the house we wanted to rent, is now up for sale instead and out of our price range. Lame!
Bed.Now.
Ashley
Reader Comments (28)
Ugh why can I not find Scottish oats anywhere?! Sorry to hear about the house :(
I bookmarked that site too! My to do lists look similar to those so it works perfectly. I'm all about scribbling though so I don't know if I'll be able to give up the good ol' pen and paper.
Yay hemp milk. Boo housey.
Bummer about the house, sorry! That hemp milk sounds soo good, what's your favorite store brand? I've never tried it before, but love it in granolas and cereals.
Oh my, I have the BIGGEST to-do list at the moment, must get on that. Perhaps this website will help get me motivated :)
Argh how annoying re the house !!!
I want scottish oats :( they just don't exist here!
Haha, that must have been SO annoying splitting the capsules! I admire your dedication and patience :D
I use to-do lists almost ever day, only I'm still stuck on the old fashion way. I think I need to update to the electronic version. It seems so cool!
I can't believe oats could taste just as good without nut butter. Okay, I can, but I think I would only be able to last a few bites and go running for the jar of almond butter! ;)
Boo about the house. :( I hope you guys can find another just as good!
booooooo about that house. so crappy...when are you guys moving?
I haven't decided if I'm going to use teux deux yet.... look so cool.though!
aww sorry about the house. you will find one eventually, and i bet it'll be even better than that one.
awesome hemp milk :) never had the stuff before.
That really stinks about the house. :( If it is vacant, will they let you rent it until they sell? It would be a win win situation for them.
I just discovered hemp milk a couple months ago and I really like it!
When one door shuts on a house, another one will open!!
wow - I never even thought to make my own hemp milk! I'm definitely going to have to try this.
and isn't that the best thing about swimming? sometimes it just takes a little while to work into, but once you do it's so nice to just zone out and think
I love your oats bowl!
Sorry about the house :( This is just a sign that is wasn't the perfect place! You will find one that is meant to be...
Thanks for sharing the TeuxDeux application! It looks like something that will come in super handy for me. :-)
Sorry to hear about the house :( You'll find another one though!!
Ahhhh you have the silverware I so wanted! I saw them at Homegoods a year or so ago and kept debating over them. Then, when we went to buy them they were gone. I LOVE that set. I hope you love them too :) Also, just found your blog & you're now in my regular rotation. You can thank Bites & Bowls for that :)
Bummer about the house!! I am so sorry!
You can always get them on Amazon or maybe iherb!
Pacific brand. I believe Manitoba Harvest also makes it but I haven't tried that one yet. Living Harvest is not that good and I do not recommend it.
Out of the 2 I've tried, Pacific + Living Harvest, Pacific is the best!
hahaha, hardcore ;)
In about 1 month!
Thank you lady. I'm trying to be patient!
I have been trying so hard to do oats without nut butter lately but it always find it's way in there! The walnuts looked like a good topping though, thinking of trying them tomorrow :)
Never heard of Teux Deux but WOW did this blog come at the best time! I totally need it!
Love the home made hemp milk. I'd love to try it!
xo
Kris
Wow that hemp milk seems super easy to make, even easier than making almond milk, I'll have to give it a try. Love the looks of your salad too.
I hadn't thought of Amazon!