Packing a Lunch

I'm spending most of the day away including over lunch.  Here's what I'm taking.  Taking good, healthy options always makes me feel better and cuts back on cravings.  Plus these are all things I had at home and are already paid for.  I probably will not eat this all, but I can easily bring it home. 
 
Starting in the upper left, going clockwise:
Salmon Salad (made from a leftover grilled filet mixed with homemade mayo and dill weed) 
Mineral water with a Tbsp of lemon juice
V8 I canned last summer
Celery, peppers, carrot, tomatoes (to dip into the salmon or eat alone)
Honey roasted snack mix I made yesterday

Honey Roasted Snack Mix

I saw this recipe on the Vitacost website.  I had all the ingredients on hand, so I tried it out.  I was confused as to when to add the lime juice (the recipe doesn't say), so I put it in with the butter and honey mixture.  This mix has an unusual flavor.  It's not bad, but I don't know if I prefer the flavors together.  I found the lime juice to be a bit overwhelming, so I would cut it in half next time I make it. 

Celery & Cashew Butter

A snack to get me through until a late dinner.  Celery with homemade cashew butter.  I have learned to really like homemade nut butters.  Some people make them in a food processor, I use my Vitamix.

How I make cashew butter:
3 cups roasted, unsalted cashews
1 Tbsp light olive oil

Process cashews until they become butter, add oil and mix a bit more.  Store in the fridge.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

This was my lunch today.  Simple, but yummy.

Romaine lettuce leaves
Roasted turkey
Sliced avocado
Seasoned mayo (2 Tbsp homemade mayo, 1 tsp organic no-salt seasoning, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)

Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

In an effort to find egg-free breakfast options, I created this today.

1 sweet potato, grated
1 cup cooked & quartered Brussels sprouts
3 pieces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
coconut oil
salt & pepper

Melt coconut oil and cook sweet potatoes a few minutes.  Add sprouts & bacon.  Cook a few more minutes & cover until heated through.  Season & serve.

 
This would also be great with a fried egg on top or as a dinner side dish.

Supper Idea

No new recipes to share, but I was so excited about supper last night, I thought I'd share what we had.

Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Cooked Spinach
Cooked Carrots
Walnut-Date Bread
 

Matcha Green Tea Latte

I recently was introduced to Matcha green tea, and I love it!  It is a tea powder that can be mixed in about any liquid or added to smoothies.  Why use Matcha green tea?  It's alkalizing, energizing, detoxifying and rejuvenating.  Don't you feel healthier already?  Here's my favorite way to drink it.

Ginger Matcha Green Tea Smoothie:
1 chunk fresh ginger
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tsp matcha green tea
6 drops English toffee stevia

Blend and serve over ice.

All the ingredients ready for the Vitamix.

 
The finished product ready to be poured over ice tomorrow.