Sunday
Jan302011
breakfast lovin’
January 30, 2011
Gooooood morning! Or, if you’re reading Sunday night, goooooood evening! How were your weekends? Ours was a bit crazy! If you caught my tweet on Saturday, you would have learned…
A house? What? Yeah, I haven’t brought it up but we’ve been looking for awhile. We really didn’t know if buying would pan out or if we’d be renting again. More info on this soon! Super exciting + crazy! :)
Something else I’m still excited about is my juicer. I really thought I’d get annoyed with the cleaning process, but it’s a breeze! I’ve been juicing once a day and hope to keep it up as much as possible. Below, is my favorite juice to date. It doesn’t look pretty, but it was an awesome blend of fruits + veg. I swear it tasted kind of like rainbow sherbet, but I also might just be warped.
Carrot Apple Cucumber
I was pumped to make baked buckwheat again, but wanted to try something different. Enter, the pumpkin banana baked buckwheat muffin.
This was a lot more moist than the previous version because I used banana + pumpkin. It was much softer and not as to-go friendly. This was more similar to a texture of a very thick banana scramble.
I topped this bad boy with peanut butter + coconut.
And because it was the weekend…maple syrup!!
Flippin’ delicious!
Pumpkin Muffin Buckwheat Bake [serves 1]
*You can use 1 flax egg or sub 1 white or 1 chia seed egg.
*If you don’t add in chia seeds, there will be too much liquid. Not sure how much to decrease, but just a heads up.
*You can leave out the banana if you want, and up the liquid to 1/4c instead of 2T.
Super gooey on the inside!!
After breakfast, we were off to house hunt. Craziness I tell you! We never thought we’d be putting in an offer! After that, we headed to Denver for the Love Grown Foods launch party. They just moved into a HUGE new space because their business is booming. They are now selling nationwide in over 1300 stores! I’ve been friends with Maddy [co-owner] since this summer and following her journey has been inspiring. The business is really taking off!
Maddy is about to take off on a nationwide LOVE tour in their new RV! How cool…jealous! ;)
Warehouse tour time!
First, we checked out the “love pad.” This is where all of their team works. Umm, ping pong table, at work? Yes please! Love Grown knows how to run a business and have a good time!
Love that they covered the table in granola bags. So cute!
In the warehouse, were HUGE containers of their high quality ingredients.
It’s crazy that just a few months ago, they were still making the granola in a small kitchen space.
Sweet hairnets, no? Here are the lovely Alex + Maddy [owners] and the huz + I. We had a blast talking to these two. They are full of energy! And did I mention their granola is k.i.l.l.e.r.??
Oh my oats!
HUGE bags of gluten free oats!
Granola stock!
ovens + cooling racks
And that’s a wrap! Such a fun night!
OH! And welcome to blog-fan appreciation week. :) I had a few giveaways pop up, so I thought it would be fun to do it all in one week. January was also my biggest blog month ever. I’ve had the most visits + page-views by a long shot this month, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m so grateful for all of my readers and the constant love + support you all show to me. Your comments + emails mean more than you know and often, completely make my day! You inspire and motivate me to stick with what I love. So, a big THANK YOU to all of YOU! There will be giveaways popping up at random times throughout the week. Keep your eyes peeled!
First giveaway + 3 week detox recap + dairy reintroduction coming Monday afternoon.
Exciting!!!
<3 Ashley
A house? What? Yeah, I haven’t brought it up but we’ve been looking for awhile. We really didn’t know if buying would pan out or if we’d be renting again. More info on this soon! Super exciting + crazy! :)
Something else I’m still excited about is my juicer. I really thought I’d get annoyed with the cleaning process, but it’s a breeze! I’ve been juicing once a day and hope to keep it up as much as possible. Below, is my favorite juice to date. It doesn’t look pretty, but it was an awesome blend of fruits + veg. I swear it tasted kind of like rainbow sherbet, but I also might just be warped.
Carrot Apple Cucumber
- 2 small carrots
- 1/2 lemon
- thumb size piece of ginger
- 1 cucumber
- 2 small red apples
I was pumped to make baked buckwheat again, but wanted to try something different. Enter, the pumpkin banana baked buckwheat muffin.
This was a lot more moist than the previous version because I used banana + pumpkin. It was much softer and not as to-go friendly. This was more similar to a texture of a very thick banana scramble.
I topped this bad boy with peanut butter + coconut.
And because it was the weekend…maple syrup!!
Flippin’ delicious!
Pumpkin Muffin Buckwheat Bake [serves 1]
- 1/4c ground buckwheat groats [untoasted]
- 1T whole buckwheat groats
- 1/2-1t cinnamon
- 1/4t ginger
- sprinkle of all spice/nutmeg/clove
- 1/2T vanilla
- 1/4c pumpkin puree
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4t baking powder
- 1 flax egg [1T ground flax meal + 2.5T warm water, whisked] or 1 large egg
- 1T chia seeds
- 2T chopped almonds [optional]
- 2T almond milk
- Preheat oven to 350*
- Whisk flax egg together and set aside for ~3-5min.
- In a small bowl mash banana until egg-like.
- Mix in almond milk, pumpkin, + vanilla with a fork.
- Mix in buckwheat, buckwheat groats, spices, baking powder, chia seeds, and almonds.
- Mix in flax egg.
- Lightly grease a small oven-safe dish, add mixture, smooth, and bake for 30-35 minutes. [I used a personal size soup crock ~2” deep by 5” diameter]
*You can use 1 flax egg or sub 1 white or 1 chia seed egg.
*If you don’t add in chia seeds, there will be too much liquid. Not sure how much to decrease, but just a heads up.
*You can leave out the banana if you want, and up the liquid to 1/4c instead of 2T.
Super gooey on the inside!!
After breakfast, we were off to house hunt. Craziness I tell you! We never thought we’d be putting in an offer! After that, we headed to Denver for the Love Grown Foods launch party. They just moved into a HUGE new space because their business is booming. They are now selling nationwide in over 1300 stores! I’ve been friends with Maddy [co-owner] since this summer and following her journey has been inspiring. The business is really taking off!
Maddy is about to take off on a nationwide LOVE tour in their new RV! How cool…jealous! ;)
Warehouse tour time!
First, we checked out the “love pad.” This is where all of their team works. Umm, ping pong table, at work? Yes please! Love Grown knows how to run a business and have a good time!
Love that they covered the table in granola bags. So cute!
In the warehouse, were HUGE containers of their high quality ingredients.
- Colorado honey
- agave
- Spectrum brand oil
- and more
It’s crazy that just a few months ago, they were still making the granola in a small kitchen space.
Sweet hairnets, no? Here are the lovely Alex + Maddy [owners] and the huz + I. We had a blast talking to these two. They are full of energy! And did I mention their granola is k.i.l.l.e.r.??
Oh my oats!
HUGE bags of gluten free oats!
Granola stock!
ovens + cooling racks
And that’s a wrap! Such a fun night!
OH! And welcome to blog-fan appreciation week. :) I had a few giveaways pop up, so I thought it would be fun to do it all in one week. January was also my biggest blog month ever. I’ve had the most visits + page-views by a long shot this month, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m so grateful for all of my readers and the constant love + support you all show to me. Your comments + emails mean more than you know and often, completely make my day! You inspire and motivate me to stick with what I love. So, a big THANK YOU to all of YOU! There will be giveaways popping up at random times throughout the week. Keep your eyes peeled!
First giveaway + 3 week detox recap + dairy reintroduction coming Monday afternoon.
Exciting!!!
<3 Ashley
Reader Comments (85)
hi! i'm a new reader; followed a link from oh she glows. love Love LOVE your blog/recipe/ideas. always in search of new and improved vegan recipes! thank youuuuuu!
Oooh giveaways! I love giveaways. yay. I'm excited. And your breakfast bake looks delicious. hmmmm.
I love the story of your friends' company - what an inspiration!
Also, I couldn't be happier for the growth of your blog. I love coming here for a refreshing look at health and healthy living. Your photos are gorgeous and you are such an amazing person. I'm so glad we got to meet and I look forward to the next visit - hopefully in this wonderful house?!? xo
I'm reading on Monday morning, so good morning:)!
Congratz on the house, super exciting indeed!
I am getting a juicer this next weekend for my birthday so I am really welcoming all your great concoctions. Not sure if maybe I missed it but did you try juicing kale yet??
x sabine
Oh, goodie. Can't wait for the giveaway fun. Thank YOU for the daily inspiration. Eager to read your detox recap and more :)
i LOVE your breakfast bake!!! that looks killer!
and yay for giveaways :D
Congrats on "anuary was also my biggest blog month ever. I’ve had the most visits + page-views by a long shot this month,"-
ME TOO!!! It's rewarding beyond all words, isn't it. As only a blogger can truly appreciate. You deserve it, Ashley!
Congrats on...everything!!!! :) P.S. That juice looks amazing!
1300 stores!? Wow! Congrats to them!! :)
Yay for giveaways! What an exciting weekend! Can't wait to hear more about your future house...
Congratulations on the house news!! That is fantastic! ;) It's such a great time to buy right now, as opposed to renting. At least here it is. I'm not sure about Colorado but the market in general is record low.
Keep us updated! I can't wait to hear how it turns out for you guys.
That looks like such a fun evening! Good luck with the house!! That's so awesome! Yay for giveaways and blogger appreciation!!
Congratulations on putting an offer in!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Wow, that business is incredible! I can't help but think of the amount of the money invested to start something like that, so scary, but rewarding. Congrats on the house! Is a tour in order? :)
Girl, I'm so glad you had an exciting weekend! And I am WAY excited for these giveaways! Happy Monday:)
How exciting! I am happy for you. You deserve it.
Yay for giveaways :)
Congrats on the house offer. When do you find out if they accept?
These muffin bake things you've been making look so good! That is one delicious sounding juice too. Glad the house hunt seems to have gone well!
Congratulations to you and the hus for putting an offer in on a house! Very exciting!
I like that you used syrup just because it was the weekend :) Weekend eats certainly deserve a little extra sweetness!
Congrats on the house offer!!
Congrats on the house offer. Very exciting!!
I am drooling!! Can this be made with oatmeal or oat bran?!
Also, congrats on the house offer!!
That pumpkin bake looks oh so delicious!
Congrats on finding a house you love! I hope all goes well with the offer.
I'm interested in getting a juicer, too. Which brand/model did you get? I'm still shopping, trying to find the best one.
congratulations to you and your blog :) and wow another house so soon! good luck :D also that's so exciting to your granola friends! how cool :)
Congrats on the house! I hope everything goes smoothly!
Congratulations, that is so exciting!! :)
I wish I had known about the Love Grown Foods launch party- I would have liked to go!! (if it was one of those open invite events). Also congrats on the house!!
And just wanted to say that I made your brown rice pudding and it was AMAZING. I devoured it in less than 24 hours and got more coconut milk at the store so I can make more :)
seriously I cannot even believe how good it was. And so easy to make! I kind of want to try a pumpkin version of it too...
I want that muffin!! I need to find buckwheat grouts asap...at whole foods, maybe?
SO exciting on your house offer - congrats!! Hope everything falls into place :)
Ahhh, so jealous that you got to tour Love Grown Foods facility! :) And also very, very happy that you put an offer in on a house - congrats! My friend is going through the same housing process and I'm just living vicariously through her (and now you) until I get my own! ;)
I've got my fingers crossed for your offer on the house! And congrats on such a rockin' blog month! :D
Wow their business really is booming! That looks like a blast of a time for you guys.
House hunting is so much fun. I can't wait to see what you two picked out :)
I have been reading your blog for almost a year and its sad that I feel like I've come to know you! LOVE your blog! Good luck on the house buying process! We're in the same boat...not sure whether we'll be buying this year or next or renting!
I need to try that breakfast bake!!! Looks sooo amazing!
Congratulations on the house offer! I hope that it is accepted and your purchase process goes very smoothly! I bought a house last year and know the excited feeling, it really has not worn off yet for me.
I am going to have to check out the website for where to buy the Love Grown Foods, sounds like some great stuff!
that's so exciting that you put in an offer on a house! i hope everything works out! :)
this looks soo good i really need to try it!! i love buckwheat , and congrats on the house offer! very exciting!!
I've been lurking around your blog since you popped up on peas and thank you but have to comment to say i'm about thisclose to buying a juicer because all your concoctions look so good!
Your breakfast looks delicious as usual! Mmmm, maple syrup. I checked out the Love Grown Foods website & on FB/Twitter. Looks like a great company!
i just realized we're both taking part in a similar detox- no wheat, no dairy, no caffeine/alcohol. which means: i can make and devour Pumpkin Muffin Buckwheat Bake! my day just got 20 times better!!! thank you :) and congrats on the home offer!
oh my gosh, I didn't see that Tweet!! CONGRATS!!!!!! I hope you get it! So excited for you.
I'm also so excited that LoveGrown granola is nationwide now. I haven't seen it here, but I keep looking. It is soooo freaking tasty. THAT is how granola should taste!
Such a great post! First of all, congrats on putting an offer on a house! I hope you get it. My husband and I look SO forward to owning our own house someday especially since living in apartments for so long : )
Second, your baked buckwheat looks AMAZINGLY delicious. Think it would work with oats as the base?
And lastly, your warehouse visit looked like fun. I too get excited when I see health foods in bulk. "Holy Oats!" : )
Hope your Monday is going well so far. Always enjoy your blog,
Dana
Very exciting on the house! And the juice looks good, I need to start using mine again. And the Pumpkin Muffin Buckwheat Bake recipe looks fabulous, I've gotta try it. Thanks!
Love the hairnets and I am going to HAVE to try that muffin thing. Looks amazing. I bet some blueberries in the middle would be might tasty as well!
January was my best month by far too! I'm doing an AllieBar giveaway. Congrats on the house.
WHich is your favorite muffin? THey look awsome~congrats on the house!
Heather
Congrats on your best month! You have an amazing blog =] I can understand why it's so popular! And holy oats! That's alot of granola =]
Hi Ashley!
We have the same juicer and I have a few questions for you:
- Love the juice combo you posted - do you put half a lemon right into the juicer, or do you juice separately?
- For the ginger, do you peel and then put in the juicer? Or just toss the whole thing in?
Thanks!
Lindsay
Congrats on the house!!! That's so exciting! That breakfast looks delicious :) Nothing like starting the day off with a good breakfast!
Oh my goodness! I'm away at college right now without an oven (some people miss their families or their pets, but, me, I miss my oven). I can't wait until I'm home next to bake/cook my way through your entire recipe list. Now I get what they mean by 'food porn'.