Nacho-Riffic!

Does your breakfast ever just make you wanna smile and be happy?   That is completely what my breakfast did for me today.

2 slices TJ’s FF Mutli-Grain Bread

1 Tbsp Nut Barn Crunchy Almond Butter

Banana

Decaf Christmas Blend Coffee

I think I crave this simple breakfast whenever I am not super hungry, but, know I need to eat.  It’s a 5 pt breakfast so you’d think I’d pick something less, but, almond butter toast is my FAVORITE standby ever.

I spent the morning shopping, doing chores and prepping for the week.  I find it always helps my eats during the week if I have them ready to go.  I made up stuff for an AWESOME lunchtime salad and boiled some eggs for a quick protein snack.

The Husband requested BLTA’s for lunch and continuing with the theme of using what we have on hand, here is what I cam up with.

Smashed AVOCADO on toasted TJ’s FF Multi-Grain Bread seasoned with sea salt & black pepper.

Plus crunchy tomato slices.

Plus spinach for my “L”

Topped with 3 slices of center cut bacon (TJ’s Turkey Bacon is my FAVORITE, but this is a close 2nd).

Smooshed together and devoured (6 pts of FANTASTICNESS).

 

While I made up the sandwiches, I roasted the Organic Kambuca Squash I picked up at Whole Foods last week.  I plan on posting a how-to for you all this week and using this melon to demonstrate.  It reminds me a bit of pumpkin more so than acorn or butternut squash.

My afternoon snacks were sorta random.  I had a low-fat colby cheese square for 1 pt.

Then, snacked on a few of The Husband’s peanut M&M’s.  He bought an ENTIRE bag (ahhh, hope he eats them all soon because I LOVE these!) (1 pt for 8 barely!)

I had fun this afternoon putting together a package for “My Secret Bloggie” along with a couple of other surprise packs I have going out.  I think seeing all the goodies I got made The Husband have cravings like a girl

Seriously, he asked me for a junk food night and wanted Nachos with processed cheese from a jar or to go by Red Robyn to get their like 2,000 calorie version. I didn’t want either option, so, instead, I whipped up my very own version of Healthy Nacho-Riffic Nachos!

I had 1/3 of the BIG Bowl I made him for 8 pts ~ BARGAIN!   Totally delicious and I think he was pretty happy with the result.  The best part is we have leftovers to make up tostadas or tacos or taco salads – FUN!

Does anyone want the recipe???   Leave a comment below to let me know and I’ll be sure to share it soon.  I can totally see this as a SUPER BOWL FOOD!

Speaking of recipes, have you all checked out the Latest Issue of Cooking Light?  I finally finished reading the Jan/Feb issue that Time sent me and it’s AWESOME!

Here are some of my FAVORITE things from this month’s issue (aside from that AMAZING looking chili on the front!:

* The Cooking Light Way to Eat (p. 133) –  They offer up 10 rules for healthy eating in 2010 and 50 small changes that can make a big difference. I LOVE their approach to CLEAN EATING ~ The plan’s tips include: Try something new; Choose healthy fats; Cook more often; Eat less processed meats; Eat more whole foods; Start the day off well; Indulge adventurously; Eat out creatively; Be portion aware; and Drink well.

* Chili Basics (p. 102) – Learn the secrets to making a great bowl of meat-based, bean-based or completely VEGETARIAN chili.  YUM, I will be making some of these!

* Dinner Tonight (p. 77) – I am a BIG fan of their DINNER TONIGHT emails.  Do you all get the daily newsletters?  I do and I swear they make me want to abandon my dinner plans to make what they send me.  This month’s issue includes 3 of those recipes that are AWESOME , easy and quick ~ Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers, Pan-Grilled Halibut with Chimichuri, and Chiptole Bean Burritos.  Although I really want to try their Chicken Tamale Casserole too!

I could go on for days because this is my FAVORITE recipe magazine and this issue is chalk full of amaziingness as usual, but, I should probably leave something for you all to read about in case you picked it up too

You can check out all the features in this months issues as well as get ALL THE RECIPES ONLINE FOR FREE by clicking HERE.

You know how I told you all yesterday I was done celebrating my birthday, well, guess what ~ NOT YET!!  WOOHOO!  The AMAZINGLY, SWEET, THOUGHTFUL, KIND, FUN, AWESOME Janetha sent me a gift card to NY&CO (my favorite store!) and this TOTALLY CUTE card that I had to show you all.

I LOVE all the foodie references!

I think she should have to come up with MORE PUNS

Thanks, Janetha!  You are such an awesome friend and I am lucky to have you in my life ~ Love ya!

Alright all, my lower back has not been happy all day long.  I am thinking it was maybe doing my long run on the treadmill versus outside?  Not sure, but, I am off to get a massage a la The Husband to make it better , apply some heat to it and read/relax!

NIte all!