Hi guys! Happy Wednesday! 
This past weekend, Bobby and I decided to head down to the beach for some relaxation and quality time, so I decided to switch things up a bit and document my Saturday eats for you (via Instagram)! Thanks to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the famous What I Ate Wednesday! 
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Jenn dubbed this month “Sensible Snacking” month, and that was perfect for my Saturday, because I feel like that was all I did throughout the day!
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
Kombucha and Oat Bran Pancakes (unpictured, you’ve seen them the past few weeks )
11:30 a.m. – Snack#1
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A crisp, red Gala apple. Perfect beach snack enjoyed while catching some rays!
1:30 p.m. – Lunch
I packed this salad on a whim, and boy am I glad I did! It was so good. I marinated some Kale with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt & pepper. Then I topped it with edemame, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. So fresh and tasty!
At around 4:00, we had our fill of the sun, so Bobby suggested we start crossing things off my Summer Bucket List right away! I thought it sounded like the perfect idea, so with sandy feet, we threw on our cover ups and headed to Off The Hook for a cocktail and a snack!
4:30 (ish) – Snack(s) #2
I ordered white wine with ice and club soda while Bobby sipped on a beer. We also ordered shrimp cocktail (for me), and some spicy wings (for him). We had a great time sitting by the water enjoying our snacks!
We got back up to Hoboken around 6, and both of us were feeling very indecisive about what to do for dinner. Neither of us were starving, but we knew we needed something. Bobby decided to have left over burgers, but I was in the mood for something lighter… smoothie bowl to the rescue!
7:00 – Dinner
I blended together:
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tons of frozen spinach
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1 scoop cookies and cream protein powder
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3 tbsp. PB2
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1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
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1 Truvia
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dash of cinnamon
It hit the spot!
We showered off all the sand, gobbed aloe all over our sunkissed faces, and climbed onto the couch to catch up on some TV. It was a perfect day with lots of relaxation, sand and sun!
What does your cooler of food look like when you’re at the beach, pool, lake, etc?
What are your favorite smoothie ingredients?
What was the best thing you’ve eaten this week??
When we go to the beach.. I usually make sandwiches.. and then pack lots of fruits, waters.. and something crunchy!! Fruits always seemed to be craved on a hot beach day!
Loving that shrimp tho.. it has been TOO long since I’ve had shrimp! I need to get on that!
I always crave fruits on a hot day too!
that shrimp makes me drool, one of my favorite foods alive. I haven’t had it in forever. hope you are loving the beach!
Haha I hope you get some soon!!
I wish we’d have PB2 in Holland.. I’d love to try it! It seems like a great PB alternative!
It’s great! I wonder if you could order it online?? You should try!
i love shrimp cocktail! so jealous of your beach day!
Shrimp cocktail is the perfect snack!
I’ve never added edemame to a salad but it looks delicious and so refreshing! Usually if I’m going to the beach I’ll pack a sandwich and some watermelon.
My favorite smoothie ingredients are a frozen banana, pineapple, and spinach. The frozen banana make it nice and creamy!
It was actually my first time putting edemame on top, but your right… it was SO delicious and refreshing!
I LOVE edemame! It is so delicious and hits the spot every time I eat it! ….I am crazy over smoothies in the summer- ANY smoothie as long as it is thick, huge, and cold!
Your day at the beach sounds just so wonderful- I’m wondering what people would think if I was out at the beach trying to catch some rays right now
They’d think you were a GORGEOUS lucky Momma-to-be!!!
The best thing I ate was a smoothie! Tons of spinach, milk, and chocolate peanut butter protein powder. I loved it! Where did you get cookies and cream protein powder?
Actually my husband gets our protein powder off of GNC online! It’s good, but it’s verrry sweet, so I make sure to add lots of other things to cut down on the sweetness!
Looks like such a relaxing day, good for you for making such healthy choices while on vacation! Most people use that as an opportunity to splurge. When I go to the beach or pool, I’m all about snacking on fruit! Not only is it hydrating but it cools you off on a super hot day!
Fruit is the perfect summertime snack!
we used to always bring chips, now we bring carrots, pitas and hummus.
Good for you for making healthy choices!!
Your smoothie sounds similar to mine
I live: Spinach, banana, chocolate protein powder, almond milk, ice, and chia
Isn’t it the best? I actually had another smoothie tonight for dinner and added chia seeds this time too! Thanks for the suggestion!
When we go to the beach we pack lots of fruit, low fat string cheese, pretzels, almond butter and sandwiches.
Yum, I wish I had thought to bring some almond butter! Next time!
I love smoothies with milk, chia seeds, spinach, vanilla, frozen bananas and peanut butter! That’s my absolute favorite combination.
I always try to remember to freeze some bananas for this very reason, but I end up forgetting. I should write it on my to-do list next time!
Mmm shrimp cocktail! One of my favorites. I need to find that cookies and cream protein powder!
We get it on GNC online!
Thanks! I’m ordering it tomorrow…haha
Love your photo of the apple at the beach! My favorite smoothie ingredients are frozen spinach, froazen banana, frozen blueberries and water plus a dash of vanilla.
Yum, I should try some vanilla in mine! Sounds like the perfect addition!
Mmmm that shrimp cocktail looks awesome! Lately, I’ve been all about putting bananas into smoothies … which is weird, because I hated bananas until about a year ago. Maybe I’m making up for lost time? I don’t know what it is … but I can’t get enough!
I used to HATE bananas too! I couldn’t stand the texture of them. I’m still not a huge fan, but I like them much more than I did!
I’m not much of a wine drinker, but that cocktail looks really refreshing!
It was really light and refreshing!
Mmm I haven’t had a shrimp cocktail in too long! Everything looks delicious
You should remedy that ASAP!
when i’m at the pool or beach – i love apples or salads, something light for sure because the heat takes away my heavy appetite & plus i’m in a bikini and that’s motivation enough to eat clean & light!
I hear ya! I crave light goods too!
Fruits have been my go-to snack on hot days, and while I usually prefer red over white wine, white has been my choice with the hotter temps too!
The best things so far…Brownie Batter Oats, Peanut Butter Cup Oats, and Greek Yogurt Topped Sweet Potatoes!
Yum… Brownie batter oats??!!
And I’m the same way with wine…. I usually live red but the hot weather has me craving white!
Yes! You would never know they are healthy! They taste like thick, fudgy batter! http://healthhappinessandharmony.com/2012/06/26/brownie-batter-oats/
Yes, and white goes SO good with watermelon!
Yay! Thanks for the link!!
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