We started the day out like all the rest—with a big batch of banana oats. I promise to have more interesting breakfasts to show you upon my return to Durham!

Afterward, we set out on a 5 mile run in the Florida sun and then returned to the hotel for a dip in the pool.

By the time we were all cleaned up, we both had some majorly grumbly tummies. We made our way down the street to a local Italian eatery for a late lunch.

In an effort to save some money and continue our relaxation mode, we opted to dine in tonight, using some of our groceries purchased earlier in the week. I made a big salad, served in the finest of dishware—that’s right, I used the ice bucket as a bowl for my dinner.

Stay tuned for our a re-cap of tomorrow—it’s our last day in O-town. Good night, all.

Sorry for the breakfast monotony this week. We’ve got a whole canister of oats to eat up before Friday, so coffee maker oats were on the menu again this morning.

Then it was off to the park:

The tummies started beckoning around 1PM, so we stopped for a little sushi break. Quite satisfactory.

More attractions were on the schedule for the afternoon…

Upon returning to the hotel, I completed a short workout while Sethski fetched dinner. He came back with a some Subway grub, including a Veggie Delight sandwich for me. I added a little Sabra to the sub and supplemented the meal with a few grapes. Twas delish—yeah, I ate the whole thing, people.

Now it’s shower time. Ta-ta for now.

More coffee maker oats this morning, made all the better with a little Lara action. (As requested, I’ll provide a more detailed description of this cooking method in a future post).

Then it was off to Islands of Adventure…

After riding The Hulk rollercoaster a whopping three times, we got a little hangry. We opted to dine at a sit-down eatery in the park, where the vegetarian options were limited, but I managed to get some tasty vegetable fajitas for my meal. Excellent guac!

After our quiet afternoon in, we ventured out for some Indian food for dinner. ‘Twas amazing—I might have to try to recreate this dish in the Broccoli Hut kitchen sometime!

Now it’s time for some more relaxation. Be back soon, lovelies!

Good evening, everyone! The first weekend of my spring break is coming to a close, but it seems like I’ve already been on vacation for a week—our days have been action-packed. Those note cards have been proved to be quite convenient for accomplishing our “must see and do” lists. Take a look at day three of the Disney magic:

Just as we did yesterday, we used our coffee maker method to make a batch of banana oatmeal. The texture achieved by this method is almost identical to that of the stovetop. Glorious!

We headed back to Epcot this morning so that we could try out the Soarin’ ride. It was a long wait, but we managed to entertain ourselves with my camera…

Lunch was at the same cafeteria in which we dined yesterday. This time I opted for the vegetarian vegetable soup and a simple side salad. I supplemented with a handful of almonds and grapes that we brought with us.

Then it was off to Hollywood Studios:

Much to my delight, we discovered an eatery that serves veggie burgers. It was a damn good one, too—and I know veggie burgers, people.

We ended our day with the Fantasmic show:

Tomorrow, we’ll be heading to Universal Studios for some roller coaster action. Yeehaw! Ciao for now.

Considering our shared devotion to fitness, it shouldn’t surprise you that my “treadmill buddy” and I rose early to hit the hotel gym. Upon returning, we made a big batch of banana oatmeal with the help of the hotel room’s coffee maker. Seth insisted that I show you his work of art in addition to mine…

Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom!

Next up on the agenda was Epcot, where we were first greeted by Daisy Duck and Stitch.

Lunchtime rolled around soon enough. We found a great food court that offered—get this—a tofu noodle bowl! Other items available included Silk soymilk, soy yogurt, and fresh fruit. May-juh points to Epcot for vegan offerings.

The afternoon included a tour of Epcot’s agricultural research center, where I spotted a few out-of-the-ordinary fruits and veggies.

Followed by a trip to see Figment, a tour of the butterfly garden, and a short nap in the sun:)

We grabbed an early dinner before heading over to the Magic Kingdom for the SpectroMagic Parade.

Due to my rather light dinner, I had a little “fourth meal” action when we arrived back at the hotel. TGFS: Thank God for Sabra.

Whew! Alright I am off to get some shut-eye. More fun in the AM!

I rose at 5:00 AM this morning for our early morning flight. As per usual, I packed myself a balanced breakfast to bring along rather than rely on RDU’s mediocre offerings. I have officially re-kindled my passion for TJ’s Mango Berry Muffins.

Once we landed and found our hotel, we were informed that we could not check in for another hour. We seized the opportunity to go find some grub and settled on a TGI Friday’s down the road. While it was convenient, TGIF totally fails for availability of vegetarian fare. I ordered a Santa Fe Chopped Salad, sans chicken and cheese. There were all of 3 black beans on the entire salad, and the rest of the plate was occupied by iceberg lettuce. At least there was some tasty avocado action on top.

Afterward, we headed to the grocery store to pick up a few Broccoli Hut essentials for the week: oatmeal, peanut butter, fruit, etc. Upon returning to the hotel, I was a bit peckish due to my light lunch—Primal Strips to the rescue! I always pack these for emergency protein while traveling.

Then it was off to the Magic Kingdom!

We ended our evening with a meal at Tony’s, an Italian restaurant modeled after the legendary bistro of Lady and the Tramp. Again, vegetarian options were limited, so I ordered the vegetable lasagna. Fortunately, the cheese was all baked on top, so I bequeathed that part to Seth, and I slurped down the rest of the tasty goodness, featuring eggplant, peppers, and zucchini. Yummy.

I am now off to get some rest. Tomorrow we are headed to the Animal Kingdom. G’night!

First, I had no classes…but I spent most of the day doing homework. I could procrastinate and leave all that reading and such until after my return, but that’s just not how I roll.

Then, the UPS fairy came and dropped off a few packages. One was downright flounce-worthy:

…but the other was a little less exciting. Buh.

Finally, I miraculously fit everything into my suitcase…but only after sitting on it.

Nonetheless, I am sure all my trivial troubles will disappear soon. After all, I am headed to “the happiest place on Earth” tomorrow:)

Here’s what I’ve been nibbling on since my last post:

For breakfast today, I took a cue from Julie and added wheat bran to my morning oat bran-banana-almond milk combo. Not sure how I feel about it yet—it definitely yields a different texture than I’m used to. The honey-sesame cashews on top were pretty bangin’ though.

A few weeks ago, I picked up a new salad dressing at Whole Foods:

Typically, I buy Annie’s dressings…and only Annie’s dressings. However, the price differential between the 365 brand and Annie’s was just too vast for me to justify buying the Annie’s version this time. The Whole Foods recipe is pretty intensely sweet, but I’ll experiment with it on a few more salads before I pass down a verdict.

I was in a breakfast-for-dinner kind of mood this evening, so I whipped up a batch of my beloved Tofu-Banana French Toast.  Perf.

Alright, I am now off to put the finishing touches on packing, but really what more do I need than this?

I’ll check in when I can—I plan on providing daily recaps of my Disney World adventures!

So, how will I be spending all of this free time, you ask? I’ll give you a hint:

That’s right, friends—Seth and I will partyin’ it up with Mickey and Minnie in DISNEY WORLD!! Obviously, we are both pretty pumped about the prospect of reverting to childhood for a whole week. We’ve got the whole week scheduled:

Yeah, we’re both “planners.”

We leave on Friday—I’ve got so much to do before then…including finish this post. Onto the grub:

Before heading off to my first midterm, I enjoyed a big honkin’ bowl of my beloved GoLean, with a few Power Point slides for my Psychology of Consumers class.

I returned home for a breather between classes and re-fueled with a big-girl size portion of Lemon Ginger Hummus.

Once I finished my last exam, I flounced on home to do some blog-reading, then prepared a batch of Avocado Eggless Salad. Another supersize meal for today—gotta keep that brain crankin’.

Now I am off…to do absolutely nothing. And I will love every second of it. Be back tomorrow!

Starting tomorrow (March 4th), they’ll have a new blog to serve as a community for granola lovers. Be sure to check it out!

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So last week, I bought a few packages of fresh herbs for the express purpose of making my beloved Hemp Herb Hummus. Well, that recipe required all of three tablespoons, so I’ve found myself with an abundance of herbs over the past several days. What are your favorite ways to use fresh herbs? Currently I have some chives, cilantro, and sage on my hands that need to be used up, pronto!

I have two midterms tomorrow, so let’s get to the food already:

My inner granola monster continued to beckon this morning. This time I opted to top my oat bran with Apricot Granola Delight. I love me some hazelnuts + apricots.

After mucho studying, I took a trip to Whole Foods, where I indulged myself in a package of fresh strawberries. Despite the fact that it’s barely March, these berries were perfect—a nice reminder that spring will eventually arrive…

Dinner time arrived before I knew it, and my stomach was demanding food faster than I could think of what to prepare. Hence, tonight’s somewhat haphazard dinner combination. PS That’s an Okara burger lurking beneath that glob of guac.

Alright, I am off to put the finishing touches on studying. Stay tuned tomorrow—I have a big announcement about spring break:)