Another Breakfast!
Another Recipe!
Happy Breakfast Month!
As I type this I am still in my jammies sitting on the couch with Cooper. Cooper had his neuter surgery this week and it is my job to spend the day resting with him. I have also added to my job, drinking lots of water and eating some carbs in prep for tomorrow’s long run.
I knew that I needed a carby breakkie before tomorrow’s 20 miler. And I remembered seeing a steel cut overnight oats recipe on My Whole Food Life. I didn’t have all of the ingredients, but I used that recipe as inspiration to create this morning’s Dough Boy Smoothie.
I prepared everything last night.
And then had breakfast ready this morning.
I crumbled some graham cracker and drizzled agave over the top of my smoothie for an awesome way to start the day.
Thank you guys so much for all the advice with my running shoe dilemma. It seems that you all agree I should wear the black shoes and be proactive about blisters, so that is the game plan for tomorrow’s 20 miler. I will let you know how that goes!
I had full intentions of doing an easy 2 miles today in my new shoes, but instead, I think I need a nap. I decided to let Cooper sleep with us last night and after two nights at the vet, he was very loving. He snuggled himself in between the BOY and I, curled up between my feet, and at one point (possibly around 4am), I discovered him over my head on the top of my pillow. Needless to say, all three of us will be napping today. Some seem to have already started…
Hope you have a fun and fantastic Friday!
Banana Coconut Dough Boy Smoothie
Inspired by My Whole Food Life
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup (40 g) steel cut oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 banana, sliced
1 tbsp Chai seasoning
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tbsp shredded coconut
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
Place all ingredients into your blender.
Leave blender in the fridge over night.
In the morning, blend until smooth.
Garnish with your favorite toppings!
I’m loving all of your steel cut oat suggestions, so please keep them coming!
Luv What You Do 
Cooper is sooo cute! Sleeping and snuggling with your pet is so fun. Good luck on your long run. I think the black shoes are the way to go. Hope it goes well!
He is really adorable and he sleeps in the funniest positions. I have enough pics for a wordless Wed for sure : ) Thank you so much!!!!
I have got to buy steel cut oats. I love oatmeal but never take the time to make the really good stuff. ANd with graham crackers and honey? Sounds to die for!
Thanks! It was pretty incredible. I never buy them either but now i am stuck with them and working through the box one tasty concoction after another : )
Ah- Cooper is precious! How nice of you to hang out and nap with him today 🙂 It sounds like a tough job!
Good luck with your long run tomorrow! I’ll be thinking about you when I’m running about a quarter of that distance!
Ha ha! Enjoy your run too! That sounds much better! It is a tough job, but as they say, someone has to do it. We did take a quick break for lunch though : )
Aww! What a good mommy to your Cooper!! 🙂
And 20 miles – you go girl! I ran 3.5 this morning before lifting … was feeling pretty good about myself until I saw that! Lol!!
This looks so yummy! I love the addition of the graham crackers at the end! SO fun! Need to add this to my must try list!
~Gretchen
For sure! I love something new and fresh for brekkie in the morning. 3.5 and then strength training is pretty awesome so be proud! Once the marathon is over, I need to get back to strength training.
I think that napping is going to help you much more than the 2 miles you planned!! Good luck tomorrow…you will do great!! Again that smoothie sounds good except the banana. 🙂
he he! I don’t even know how to make one without banana : )
Heading to bed soon so I am somewhat rested for tomorrow. What are you running this weekend? Good luck!
I have been in Lake Tahoe all weekend and have not run at all. (That is why I did 23 on Thursday) 🙂 I have walked a ton of miles and swam but I just wasn’t into running. 🙂 My elbows still hurt from my run but eager to get in a run tomorrow when I get home!
Cooper is just too darn cute. I love the last snuggly picture of him.
Thanks! He has been a total love bug lately and I just love cuddling with him! When he sleeps all curled up it cracks me up.