WIAW – Funfetti “Ice Cream”

Happy Hump Day! The fact that it is already Wednesday is really making this week more enjoyable… even with the 50 degree weather + rain. I give up on Mother Nature and I’m reallllly over you, May. Since it’s WIAW I’ve linked up with Jenn. Here are my Wednesday eats!

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Breakfast: Protein Waffles with Peanut Sauce — This is my new favorite breakfast! 34 grams of protein, 230 calories and 19 carbs. Delicious.

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Morning Snack: Apple & Almond Butter

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Lunch: Dirty Rice & Beans with homemade Guacamole

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Snack: Coconut Yogurt with Homemade Granola & Strawberries

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Dinner: Zucchini Noodles with an Avocado Pesto Sauce

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Dessert: Funfetti “Ice Cream”

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So as you may or may not notice from the above pictures… I went vegan! I’m testing it out for health reasons right now and see if it helps with some of my issues. I’m only on day 10 today but it seems doable as long as I am prepared with foods for the week (or I convince my husband to go to a Vegan restaurant in NYC – review tomorrow). My toughest part of this journey will be NO FRO YO. I might cave in once in a while but for now, I’m holding out strong. When my friend Ashley sent me a picture of her frozen yogurt last night – I instantly craved a bowl. I whipped up this mock funfetti ice cream for Adam and I and we both agreed that it tasted exactly like cake batter. Vegans can have fun too :)

Funfetti “Ice Cream”

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas, frozen and broken into chunks
  • 1/3 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 tbsp Sugar Free Jello Pudding Mix – Cheesecake Flavored
  • Sprinkles

Directions

  • Blend bananas and almond milk until creamy
  • Add vanilla extract and sugar free cheesecake pudding mix
  • Blend until smooth
  • Pour into bowls (or cups) and sprinkle away ( Don’t add sprinkles to the blender – They will bleed and turn your ice cream colors)

Enjoy!

 

 

3 Day Weekend Stuff

This is how I started my Memorial Day. With over 20 test tubes of blood taken and 11 holes in my elbows, wrists and hand. Not cool.

This is how I started my Memorial Day Weekend. With over 20 test tubes of blood taken and 11 holes in my elbows, wrists and hand. Not cool. (NOT pregnant :) – already had 3 people ask, whoops.)

Double Date night with the in-laws. Yes, it was FREEZING on Saturday.

Double Date night with the in-laws. Yes, it was FREEZING on Saturday.

Park Ave.

Park Ave.

Standard Weekend Breakfast - Whole Wheat Pancakes with Peanut Flour Sauce & Thawed Frozen Blueberries (200 calories total !!)

Standard Weekend Breakfast – Whole Wheat Pancakes with Peanut Flour Sauce & Thawed Frozen Blueberries (200 calories total !!)

Organizing closet

Organizing closet

and shoes

and shoes

Finally headed back to church (we've been gone every weekend!)

Finally headed back to church (we’ve been gone every weekend!)

Date Night in NYC - Vegan Restaurant

Date Night in NYC – Vegan Restaurant

Awoke to a Memorial Day Parade outside of our apartment

Awoke to a Memorial Day Parade outside of our apartment

Spirit Colors

Spirit Colors

Peonies from our garden

Peonies from our garden

Afternoon runs

Afternoon runs

and bike rides

and bike rides

#nycskyline

#nycskyline

Trying to eat healthy on a holiday weekend

Trying to eat healthy on a holiday weekend

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I planned on doing a fashion post today but Montezuma’s Revenge has gotten the best of me. Thought I’d share 15 of my favorite images from tumblr this week. Happy Weekend!

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner! We have our shopping done (I’m so prepared!), but here are some ideas for you last-minute slackers… Which is me, every other year. Mother’s Day Ideas by alyssakuminski  Vineyard Garment Bag Neon Wallet Kate Spade Sandals Floral J. Crew top Skinny Bangle Set Perfume Michael Kors Trench Coat […]

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I’m in Mexico right now enjoying all things unhealthy but if you’re not on vacation and looking for healthy options, I thought I’d share some tips from Shape Magazine for choosing the healthier meal. Quesadillas or Nachos? Quesadilla! Both choices are full of fatty cheese, but the nachos pack a second whammy: a mountain […]

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Hello from the plane to Mexico This is a throwback post from my old blog. I had no recipe to share because I won’t be in town but this cake was DELICIOUS and if I was in town I’d be making it right now. No party is complete without cake. This festive cake was REALLY […]

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Wedding Recap: The Honeymoon Part 2

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If you missed Part One, click here to see some amazing views and the nightlife that St. Lucia / Sandals offered. Sandals is an all-inclusive resort which means unlimited food & drinks. I felt like every time we sat down to eat, it was for a 3 course meal. Not good for the bikini! We […]

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