Pocket Full of Happiness

What a beautiful day it has been! I've been in a great mood all day and it was nice and sunny out to match my mood. Let's start out with a simple breakfast...

...with some not-so-simple ingredients. This Green Smoothie contained:

-frozen pineapple & blueberries

-1 scoop Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder

-1 packet Amazing Grass Wheatgrass Powder

-2 tsp Crystal Manna Powder

-1 1/2 cups water

-big handful baby spinach

This smoothie left me satisfied and glowing! I had no idea the benefits of Crystal Manna Powder until Ancient Sun Nutrition sent me some samples of the product.

I received samples of Crystal Manna Powder (or Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) and Blue Manna (AFA extract that includes Phycocyanin and Phenylethylamine) Vegi-Caps. Here are some little known facts about the little greenish-blue substance.

AFA supports the healthy function of:

-The immune system

-Joints and tissues

-Brain and nervous system

-A balanced metabolism and healthy digestive tract

-Liver, kidneys, and related organs

Common responses to AFA include:

-Increased energy, stamina, attention, focus, and mental clarity

-Improved circulation

-maintenance of healthy blood sugar level

-Support of brain and nervous system functions

Wow, all that for a tiny bit of flavorless powder to put in a smoothie? I'm in! I could taste a "green" taste at all! Along with those products, I also received the two flavors of WildBar!

*I totally lost the picture for the bars so I had to use the ones from the website!*

The Mountain Mint flavor was surprisingly my favorite. I usually don't like mint anything but this was so delicious. When I opened it, it was cracked into a couple large pieces. I didn't mind this since I always break my bars apart anyway. I also noticed a lovely whiff of mint as soon as I opened the bar. The exterior was hard yet when I bit into it, the inside was creamy and rich. At first I thought, healthy Thin Mint cookie! The deep chocolate flavor paired perfectly with the hint of mint. I also loved the crunchy nuts, which made it taste like a Crunch candy bar. I really enjoyed this flavor and will buy it in the store once I can find it. The nutritionals are amazing too. It has a decent amount of protein and fiber, and low sugar (which is hard to find in bars). I would give it a 5/5.

The Mayan Spice flavor had the same texture and deep chocolate flavor that I love. I just felt it could have been spicier. I really like a kick in my spicy chocolate bars and I found this one a little dull. Other than that, I loved it! I highly recommend these bars! They are organic, raw, kosher, and vegan and have many superfood benefits in them. Who doesn't like healthy food that tastes good?!

I got a chance to hit up the Farmer's Market and Trader Joe's today, which made the day even better. At the Farmer's Market I got radishes, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, butter lettuce, OKRA (I FOUND IT!), purple peppers, and zucchini. I forgot to snap a picture but you will be seeing everything in upcoming meals anyway. I did get a picture of my TJ's haul. From left to right: Sprouted Grain Bread, broccoli, frozen pineapple, Blue Corn Tortilla Chips (so addicting!), sunflower seeds (great source of vitamins and minerals), 3-layer Hummus (which I haven't had in forever), organic Gala apples, Southern Greens Mix, and Light Coconut Milk. I'm not straying from raw meals, I was just craving some certain products and I'm not going to deny myself. Hummus will be a treat since I don't digest beans very well, and the tortilla chips looked too good to resist.

When I got home, I was hungry for lunch so I made a Hugh Jass.

-baby spinach

-carrots

-okra

-broccoli

-purple pepper

-cucumber

-avocado

-3-layer hummus

-Peppery Moroccan ketchup

It was fantastic! I've missed hummus on salads and the ketchup was the perfect replacement for BBQ sauce. I really liked the okra too, which had a somewhat slimy texture on the inside. I think I'll cook it next time and see how I like it them too.

After working out, I came downstairs to a package at the door. It was from one of the sweetest and most loving blogger I know, Caroline. She got me a cute little card, the new Larabars (which I am totally using on oats!), and a little Buddha the represents happiness. The Buddha is my absolute favorite part of the package, I will carry it everywhere I go! Thank you so much Caroline! <3

A week ago, Nora posted a meal that looked so delicious I just had to make it myself. These Ginger-Miso Yam Wraps were AMAZING!!! I changed up the recipe to fit what ingredients I had but the main ingredients are sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and miso. I would have never thought to mush those together, but oh what a heavenly combination that was! Halfway through my meal I pretty much ditched the wraps and just ate the filling! If you want to see the changes I made to the recipe, I would be happy to post, just let me know.

Tomorrow I have to go to registration at the high school because I go back to school in 19 days! Yikes! I'm actually looking forward to next year though, senior year baby!