Fill it with Millet
Hey guys! How are ya? Happy INDIAN FOOD Wednesday! Who’s celebrating?? You know I am 😉
Last night was pretty chill… unlike Glee, which was INTENSE. (I changed the channel from Biggest Loser to Glee…. Personal trainer, but I was a musical theatre nerd loooong before I got into fitness. Gotta stick to my roots, yo) Poker Face rocked my face off 😀
Post weights snack was courtesy of the Vega Fairy, who sent these lovely goodies:
(Disclaimer: yes, these were a gift from Vega, but I only accept products for the blog that I would purchase with my own money –I just bought a boatload of Vega stuff in Hotlanta– and use on a regular basis. You’ll never see random stuff here)
Vega Shake and Go Smoothie in Vanilla Almondilla and Tropical Tango
At first I was wondering which cup to use and I remembered THIS!
A GLASS smoothie shaker that my friend Ashley surprised me with 😀
It was perfect for my smoothie-to-go
The verdict? Amazing. But seriously, when do I not like Vega stuff? Plant-based protein, tastes like heaven, mostly raw… it was smoothie love at first sip 😉
Dinner:
Salad with honey mustard dressing, grape tomatoes and Garlic Gold
2 cups of Trader Joes Vegan Black bean soup.. which I de-veganized with a blanket of goat gouda
(Wish I had some cilantro to garnish… brown soup isn’t very aesthetically appealing, haha)
and still snacky, I had some millet bread with almond butter and jam.
Sometimes you’ve gotta fill it with millet 😉
It’s time to do this morning’s Insanity workout with Ashley and then head to work.
Want some raw macaroons??
Head over to my friend Angela’s Shop 4 a Cause silent auction for charity – I donated a batch of macaroons for the amazing cause and am happy to pay international shipping to the highest bidder.
Happy shopping!
<3
Gina
Something to talk about: What’s your “signature dessert”? Something you’d be most likely to order from a restaurant or make for company. My number one is probably the macaroon, but number two would have to be a pizookie 😉
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Yum!!! All of that food looks awesome! I’d have to say my signature dessert to order at a restaurant is Tiramisu. 🙂 Heavenly! However since I have no clue how to make it, I usually bake some sort of cake for company – caramel, chocolate, etc. 🙂
Shop 4 a Cause has so many fabulous things! Love that Angela. 🙂
I really really must get my hands on some Vega products. It’s time, I need to enter that world!
My signature dessert…hmm. To make? That would be cupcakes. A classic- love them, love adding fillings and new frostings. To order? Chocolate molten lava cake. A dream!
My signature dessert? Probably “Crème brulée” or “Fondant au chocolat” 😀 I love these two!!!! Yummy 😀
I don’t really make desserts at home and it’s hard to pick one that I always get when i go out, but i almost always order green tea ice cream if i see it on a menu!
I saw your macaroons! May have to bid! I think my signature “dessert” is the fudge I make at Christmas time, everyone bugs me for it!
But now that I’ve made this braided bread (also up for auction at Shop4ACause – Canada only shipping though as it’s fresh bread), I think it may become a quick hit! 😀
Hi
Love you blog as always.Where do you buy the millet bread,which brand is that?
You are such an inspiration.
Regards
S
food for life brand in the yellow bag… i get it too 🙂
I’d have to say mine is cheesecake. Or tiramisu. 🙂
Easy. This group of restaurants in town has a dessert called “Coconut Sushi”. It is delicious. Beyonddelicious. Ad it has two dipping sauces, caramel and dark chocolate. Talk about face rocking.
And all along I have been pronouncing it mill-ay. What is wrong with me!
If it makes you feel any better, when I read the word vegan (“vee-gan”), in my head it sounds like “vay-gan.” I only recently realized that I was mispronouncing it.
I thought it was mill-ay for the longest time too! I blame it on speaking French though 🙂
homemade ice cream sandwiches!!! fresh baked cookies with ice cream or fro yo stuffed in side!!! I LOVE making those it makes a HUGE difference when the cookies are freshly baked!!
new vega products!!! <3 them!! gotta try these!
that glass smoothie conatiner is PERFECTTTTT
sig dessert is creme brulee, although ive never made it for guests, and probably never would! what is a pizooki?? I NEED ONE!
Whatever the chocolate option is, I’ll generally choose it. If the word “dark” comes before “chocolate”, I don’t even need convincing at that point.
I absolutely adore Vega products too. My dad went to Costco and got some of the smoothie mix when I was younger and I was HOOKED! I’ll need to convince him this summer to buy some more.
I’m a pretty good cook- but I am lousy at dessert, so I don’t have a signature one. My parents love my bread pudding (a dessert I make for other people b/c I don’t actually like bread pudding) and I’ve had good luck with blondies and whole wheat shortbread cookies recently. But given a choice I generally just pick up a box of 2 bite brownies from Whole Foods b/c I am obsessed with them. (And obviously that means I only get them when I can share them with a bunch of people so I don’t eat them ALL.)
oh.my.gosh. i love pizookies! i don’t know what my signature dessert might be since i try to change it up…probably some sort of cookie bar or just plain ice cream? i don’t discriminate 🙂
Definitely bread pudding. Even better if it has some Bourbon sauce on top. Mmm…
I’m curious, do you have a healthier version of the pizookie? The picture looks amazing, so I’m curious as to the sugar content.
Apple pie – I love to bake it (I follow a Paula Dean recipe that is bangin!) and I am always drawn to whatever the apple dessert is on the menu! 🙂 YUMO
I hear millet bread is delicious. I have to try some next time I come across it. My go-to dessert is usually ice cream or cheesecake. Love me some dairy, lol.
Jenn
Where did your friend get that smoothie shaker?
tj maxx!
I love the smoothie shaker!!!!
Chocolate cake is definitely my thing!! I have a fantastic recipe that always gets rave reviews, and I always order it when I’m out. One of the only things that keep me from being 100% vegan 🙂
I want the Vega fairy to come to my door!! I’m currently reading THRIVE and I’m hooked 🙂
I saw your ‘roons on Angela’s site and I def. perked up. Since I’m poor, I’m going to try & get mi familia to donate!
Ah, such a tease with those macaroons!!! My signature summer dessert would be key lime pie… and in the fall, pumpkin parfaits. YUM, I’m hungry just thinking about it!
Back when I detested baking (because I felt like it was way too tedious) the only thing I could muster the motivation to make was Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing. These are absolutely mind blowing! I don’t think I possess the vocabulary to adequately describe how good they are ;)!
i’ve made them before.. they’re amazing, especially with that frosting 🙂
Loved P-P-P-Poker Face last night!!
Favorite dessert to make is easy — chocolate chip cookie bars
I’ve heard great things about that Shake n Go Vega Smoothie. I can’t wait to try it. I love Vega products too!
Chocolate lava cakes — oh yeah.
POKER FACE was amazing!
Please, oh please, share the recipe for your macaroons?!
hahah neverrrrrrrrr 🙂
I just made macaroons as well! I need to put them in the freezer because every time I walk in the kitchen I want to eat one. 🙂
That smoothie shaker is awesome! Wants one 😀
I DIE to taste those macaroons! Mmm. Love me some macaroons too. I typically order anything with the words “fudgy, chocolatey, or brownie” in the description 😉
Bahaha I had this same title and so did Kath. Gosh, great minds think so so alike…as do great bellies 🙂 Millet bread is ze very best!
hahah are you serious??? oops
That tropical tango vega sounds delish!!!
The desserts I always order are creme brulee and/or tiramisu. As far as what I make for company, my husband always asks me to make unique flavors of cupcakes when we have people over or for birthdays/special occassions.
Ahhh I am in heaven with that Tropical Tango shake & go! I did a video demoing this super easy full of life shake on the blog 😉 I was also sent the Berry one….I still like the Tango better!
How is the vanilla? That is next on my list!
XXOO
OMG what a fabulous cup!!!!!! That’s genious. I need to get one of those!
I make dessert depending on the season. In the spring/summer, its a blueberry strudel-ly sort of thing – yum! Will you share the recipe for your raw macaroons ? They look scrumptious and I can’t seem to find any similar recipes. Thanks!
Glee rocked! And I’m dying to try the Vega smoothies now. Thanks for introducing me to millet bread – I’m addicted :o)
Hmm I don’t know if I have a “signature” dessert dish that I make every time for company because I love mixing it up and trying new challenges although I have been known for my homemade truffles and eclairs when I want to go the extra mile and make something super fancy.
Cant help asking again..Where did you source the millet bread again?Readers please chime in;-)
food for life- in the frozen section
Do you have the macaroons recipe on your site. I was not able to find it.
nope.. it’s top secret for now 🙂
Gina,
What juicer do you use/recommend? I’m considering buying/registering for one but I’m not sure what to get! Thanks!
hey bethany,
i loved my jack lalanne juicer that heab gave to me (heather eats almond butter) and also used a breville juice fountain plus when i was at culinary school. they’re both amazing
I just made a batch of Chocolate Butterscotch Cheesecake cookies last week that were out of this world! I might make those my signature dessert to anyone who wants to sample 🙂
hey gina! I know this is completely random, but id seriously love to learn about some DEEP DEEP stretching tips you may have. i know the downward dog, but my heels do touch the floor and im looking for some deeper stretches, particularly for the legs/calves/feet/thighs. do you know any deep yoga stretches for this? or other kinds? it would mean so much to me (and my legs haha) to learn some new stretches! thanks aton 🙂
hey nicole,
here’s a great page with ways to intensify yoga poses so you feel more of a stretch:
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/finder/anatomical_focus/hips
My signature “make for company” dessert is either chocolate chip cookies, chocolate dipped strawberries, or a seasonal fruit tart. I’m perfecting my raw crust now.
Also I just did day 4 of SSU (strength) and looved it!! While I did, I was reflecting on how interesting that so many musical theater geeks become fitness fans 🙂
God I love the Maxx! I need to see if mine has one of those sweet shakers – and your macaroons look amazing as always! Whoever wins will be a lucky eater!
Cheesecake! I love it so much I had it for my wedding cake. I’ve actually found Millet bread at my commissary, although I’m not a huge fan…sorry…haha!
My go-to desserts would probably be cheesecake or cake with (real-not the store brand crap) buttercream frosting (I’m a corner piece of the cake girl). Gaaa, now I want a piece!
I did Day 2 of the Summer Shape Up today!! So good! I was a sweaty beast at the end!! That’s how you know you’ve had an awesome workout 🙂 Thanks again for being so dedicated to your bloggy and it’s readers.
i don’t love store bought cakes, either. frosting girl right here, too 🙂
that’s AWESOME! so glad you had a great workout <3 keep me updated on how you're doing!
Hi Gina! I have a Fitness question I’m hoping you can help with! So I’m a runner, currently training for a marathon, so long distances + speed work + higher intensity runs and I’m a vegetarian. My doctor has me taking iron pills because my I have a pretty serious iron deficiency. Do you have any recommendations for high iron vegetarian friendly foods that I can eat that will also help fuel a workout pre and post?
Thanks so much!!!
pre: i would do whole-grain bread or cereal with milk of choice and 1/2 banana
post: the other half a banana with lots of spinach, protein powder and milk of choice
spinach, whole grains, lentils, chickpeas, dried figs and apricots are great vegetarian sources of iron 🙂