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Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, Miscellaneous, Weekly Eats

Delicious Meals + Snacks I Ate [Plus New Recipes to Try]

July 25, 2018 By Robyn 30 Comments

Here are some meals and snacks that I’ve taken pictures of lately. I don’t take photos of everything I eat, but I do take photos of random meals and snacks here and there. I hope these posts help 1) illustrate was normal eating looks like 2) illustrate that healthy, nutritious eating is a mix of satisfying foods that might not be packed full of nutrients, but satisfy cravings and taste delicious + nutrient packed foods that keep the body feeling physically well and energized and also taste good 2) give you easy and practical meal and snack inspiration. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Breakfasts

I made a batch of granola and it’s been making several appearances in snacks and meals. I’ve made several granola recipes, but this one I always return to because I think it’s the best – ingredients you might already have on hand, not too sweet but also sweet enough and the coconut oil and shredded coconut give it a delicious buttery taste. It also takes less than 10 minutes to throw together. I always double the batch and use whatever sweetener I have on hand – honey, agave or maple syrup – and mix up the nuts based on what I have too. You can’t go wrong! I’ve been eating the granola over blueberries and full fat yogurt for breakfast with one or two pieces of toast depending on whether I’m craving a bigger yogurt bowl or more toast. Monday it was more yogurt bowl so I paired that with a slice of cinnamon raisin toast, 1/2 with cream cheese and 1/2 with butter because I couldn’t decide.

When I’m short on time and need something fast –> toast + fruit. The bread broke apart when I was pulling apart the frozen pieces … 1/2 with almond butter + honey, 1/2 with butter + honey and blueberries on the side. I needed a morning snack a bit earlier this morning since this didn’t hold me for long, probably because there wasn’t much protein.

When I was in Austin a couple weekends ago we ate at this amazing brunch spot that I forgot the name of…but the food was great! I got the veggie hash which had peppers, onions, goat cheese, potatoes and spinach with scrambled eggs and avocado. Plus sourdough toast.

And more simple breakfasts. This was pb & j (favorite jam ever is Bonne Maman) on Iggy’s whole wheat sourdough with a juicy peach that I ate on my way to work. Don’t worry, my car is parked 🙂

Lunches

I shared this salad on Instagram stories yesterday because it was bomb. My mom was in town this past weekend which means she always stocks us up with lots of amazing food. I had no idea what I wanted for dinner on Sunday night, but eventually I decided on chicken fingers + potatoes + roasted broccoli and that sounded good to her and Nick too. She made so many chicken fingers so we had a bunch leftover of dinner, lunch and then to put in the freezer for later. I don’t know what her secret is, but they are GOOD. I know she breads the chicken in panko, flour, seasoning and parmesan cheese and then shallow fries the chicken. For lunch I made a salad with the chicken, mixed greens, corn, tomatoes, avocado and bell pepper with a honey dijon dressing. I also ate a piece of fruit and bowl of popcorn after since this didn’t fill me up.

Veggie + provolone + hummus in a whole wheat wrap from the general store when we were in Maine this past weekend. Plus grapes and a few potato chips to round out this meal.

I ate at Tatte twice last week. Once I went with my favorite salad – the crunchy halloumi – but the second time I mixed it up and went with the kale cashew chicken which has kale (obviously), pickled red onions, cashews, sweet potato fritters and chicken. They were both good but halloumi wins…that salty cheese!!

Dinners

When Nick is traveling for work, I barely cook recipes or anything that takes more than 10 minutes. Real life….last week my appetite was wonky and there were several nights that I made a smoothie with fruit, a ton of nut butter, spinach and Vega and then ate a bowl of popcorn and called that dinner. On the other nights I did throw together a more “normal” meal of chicken sausage (which looks so gross in this photo but it tasted good) corn on the cob with butter + salt, roasted green beans and a baked white sweet potato.

Momma Coale and I made a baked pasta Monday night and doubled the batch so we could stick one in the freezer for later. We didn’t use a recipe but just made it up as we went. We sautéed zucchini and mushrooms, then browned up a pound of ground beef, added the veggies to the beef pan and poured in a jar of pasta sauce + a can of semi-drained diced tomatoes plus a lot of italian seasoning and salt to taste. I boiled up some penne until they still had a bite to them so they would finish cooking in the oven. We mixed the pasta with the beef/veggie/sauce and then topped it all with mozzarella cheese and baked it for like 45 minutes. It was delicious and everything I was hoping it would be. We had a simple kale salad on the side – I ate this portion of pasta x 2.

Chicken fingers! Plus baked yukon potatoes with butter, roasted broccoli and kale massaged with olive oil + lemon juice + sea salt topped with cranberries and honey roasted almonds. The yellow bowl of sauce is Momma Coale’s homemade honey mustard…also fab.

I usually do the grocery shopping + meal planning, but when I was in Austin for the weekend Nick took over. We had roasted broccoli that he seasoned with grated onion + garlic + sea salt (highly recommend)  + shredded chicken cooked in the Instant Pot with bbq sauce and wild rice. Simple yet good and satiating.

Snacks

When Simi, Alexis and I took a day trip to Portland, Maine a couple weeks ago we visited Urban Farm Fermentory which makes kombucha, hard cider and beer. The kombucha was so good! When I found it at the general store in Kennebunkport this past weekend I picked up the blueberry. It was delicious, especially enjoyed on the beach with a good book. I received a kind and curious comment from a reader about drinking kombucha in pregnancy. I wasn’t sure about drinking it at first, but my OB said it was fine and I’m not concerned about the bacteria either, so I drink it. And although I’m avoiding alcohol, I’m not worried about the small amount found in kombucha. That’s just what’s working for me.

I’m liking this bar combo when I need a snack. Fruity and salty. I LOVE these KIND bars, but they don’t hold me over long…if I pair it with a mini KIND bar, the fats + protein in the nuts help hold me longer.

I had my first kolache in Austin and it was amazing. This one was stuffed with pepperoni + cheese which I preferred over the jalapeño + cheddar + sausage. The fruity cream cheese ones are also freaking delicious. My friend Brittany picked these up in Waco on her drive from Dallas to Austin and apparently they are the best kolaches in Texas. Thoughts from you Texans? They tasted pretty top notch to me!

Crunchy veggies + hummus while making dinner one night. I’ve worked with clients who eat hummus + veg for a snack and expect that to hold them over 2-3 hours before their next meal, so they get frustrated and judgmental towards themselves if it doesn’t. If you find that veggies + hummus don’t do much for your hunger, there is nothing wrong with your body. You’re simply not eating enough for a snack. Veggies + hummus provide a little fat, carb and protein and calories..but not much. Try adding in some crackers too and see how satisfied you feel after that. Probably more 🙂

This brand of cottage cheese is my favorite. It’s pricey, but I find the texture and taste so spot on that I’m willing to fork over the cash for it. I’ve been on an intense cottage cheese kick this summer. After buying Good Culture for months myself, the company sent me some of the flavored single serving cups to try. They’re good! But I do prefer the plain best. I like my yogurt flavored, not my cottage cheese but these cups are convenient and still tasty.

We had Rococo Ice Cream in Kennebunkport and it was just as good as everyone claimed. The salty sweet cream was to die for. So was the Maine whoopie pie flavor.

I still have banana bread muffin tops in the freezer I’ve been snacking on.

I like the granola I mentioned above on yogurt, but my favorite way to eat it is straight up by the handful.

I’ve been snacking on fruit all summer. Last week we had pluots, apples and strawberries.

Most nights I’m eating ice cream + a baked good before bed. It helps me not wake up hungry and it’s satisfying. I’m rarely hungry when I eat it, but I always have a night snack because it works best for my body and tastebuds. Among the ice cream, I also ate cupcakes a few times for a night snack since we had some leftover.

What are some satisfying and tasty meals and snacks you’ve eaten lately??


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  1. Natalie Rook says

    July 25, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Hey Robyn, That granola looks legit! I feel like I will be making a batch in the near future 🙂

    I’m going to be in NYC for the first time at the beginning of August! Any restaurant suggestions? 🙂

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      So many good ones!
      Staples when I was there included….

      Grey Dog Cafe
      Westville
      Peace Food Cafe

      If you want something a little fancier Charlie Bird is one of the BEST restaurants I’ve been to in NYC!

      Reply
  2. Jen says

    July 25, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Love your less perfect food pictures thrown in!! Picture perfect is fun to see, but some real life thrown in makes us all feel more normal !! I warm tortilla chips up in the microwave to go with my veggies & hummus and make it more satisfying (:

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Never thought about warming them up!

      Reply
  3. Kelsey says

    July 25, 2018 at 8:55 am

    So much yum happening here! I loved your blurb about having a wonky appetite- I’m having one of those weeks, and keep gently reminding myself that I can bridge my head knowledge with my intuition and give myself permission to nourish myself throughout the day even when I am not feeling hungry. I am still accomplishing my daily activities and need the energy.
    PS, I have some serious rug envy! All of your rugs are lovely.

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Yes we can use head knowledge when our bodies signals are confusing – that’s what IE is!

      Thank you about the rugs 🙂 Amazon and Wayfair all the way!

      Reply
  4. Ali says

    July 25, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Love the variety along with the insight into your meals! I’m curious about any food aversions or morning sickness you may have experienced in this new season of life you’re in and how that has factored into IE. You did say your appetite had been off, but I wasn’t sure if that covered aversions/nausea/the like. I know you’re sensitive to the delicate topic of pregnancy (and rightfully so!) but I was just wondering. 🙂

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      I’m planning to write a post on IE and exercise in pregnancy within the coming weeks so look out for that! I’ve had many requests and hope it will be helpful for women who are pregnant and those who aren’t but are experiences weird body signals. Have a great week 🙂

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      • Cait says

        August 2, 2018 at 7:18 am

        I would also be interested in a post like this! Would be curious to hear how you are experiencing eating in pregnancy, especially from an IE perspective. I have found intuitive eating a big challenge since getting hit with food aversions and a crazy sensitivity to smells during pregnancy.

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  5. Joyce says

    July 25, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    There’s always something Mom makes that no one else can make as good, right? For me, it’s her pancakes. And her biscuits!
    Bonne Maman is the best jam! This makes me want a pb&j 😉

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Pancakes by mom are so good!!

      Reply
  6. Katherine says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Yum! Love the meal/snack ideas! Smoothies have been so satisfying for me recently, probably because of the heat

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Yes especially in the heat all I want is cold stuff!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    July 25, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Good Culture cottage cheese is definitely the best! I discovered it while traveling for work since, full disclosure, I pay much less attention to the price of things when I’m not paying.

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      haha I appreciate your realness – I’m sure many can relate 🙂

      Reply
  8. Beth R. says

    July 25, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    I’ve been really into homemade snack mixes (dry cereal, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, dried fruits). I love their “munchability” and the changes in texture. I’m also loving avocado-pesto sauces and ice cream–but not together, to be clear.

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      homemade snack mixes are a great idea!

      Reply
  9. Allegra says

    July 25, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    If by Waco you mean West and Czech Stop Kolaches, then yes, those are the absolute best i’ve had. I love the sausage and sauerkraut and apricot with cream cheese. It makes the drive from Austin to Dallas not terrible.

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      YES that was it! I knew it was a Czech place. SO GOOD.

      Reply
      • Ally says

        July 26, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        YES! The ones from the Czech Stop in West are the best in Texas by far 🙂

        Reply
  10. Michelle says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    I was in Boston for a day and a half and had to go to Tatte after seeing it here so much and it did not disappoint at all! I also managed to find Iggy’s bread when I was at the Boston Marketplace and thanks to you could NOT resist picking some up! The selection was small but the couple of options looked so good! I ended up getting the sliced francese half basket, not sure what it is but it looks fab! Also, as I was in Tatte and wandering all around the city I kept thinking “it would be SO COOL to run into Robyn.” You’ve helped me so much and serve as such a light and inspiration in my journey and I would love to someday say hi and thank you in person <3

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    • Robyn says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      You hit up one of my favorites and snagged my favorite bread!! you can’t go wrong with any Iggy’s bread imo. Maybe next time we will run into each other 🙂 It means so much that this space and content has helped you so thank you for sharing <3

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    July 25, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    Every time I read your eats posts I realize I don’t eat enough toast. Looks SO GOOD.

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  12. Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off says

    July 26, 2018 at 11:23 am

    My my, your eats are particularly envy-inducing this time 😉 I have a great recipe for chicken tenders, and now my mind is racing with different salads I could throw them into. Haven’t been feeling salads too much, but with chicken tenders?? I might be on board with them soon!

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  13. Rebekah says

    July 26, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    All of these eats look SO good, Robyn!! The toast… the salad… and the pasta dish esp!!
    I’ve really been enjoying pesto pasta… pita bread dipped in hummus or used to dip in black beans and guac and carmelized onions… iced coffee.. and breakfast burritos!

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  14. Lena says

    July 26, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    I just wanted to thank you for your comment about veggies + hummus. I have veggies + hummus as an afternoon snack at least 3x/week and it never fills me up – but I feel guilty about eating more because I had my “snack.” Thank you for giving me the permission to add food that I couldn’t give myself.

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  15. Gillian says

    July 26, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    Czech stop are definitely best kolaches in TX! I used to eat those every Friday morning as a kid!

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  16. Emily says

    July 26, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    Yes I LOVE a good sweet snack right before bed. It really satisfies my cravings, and i’m able to go to sleep without thinking about food. Also I would love to try a kolache now. I’ve heard of them, but I’ve never had them. I’ve had that good culture cottage cheese, and it was sooo good. I’ve never a cottage cheese quite like it.

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  17. Sarah says

    July 26, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Ahh YES the Czech kolaches are the best!! So fun you got to try them! I’m glad you got to enjoy and explore Austin despite the heat! 🙂 Since it’s been so hot, I have been on a granola kick too! Loving yogurt with PB/AB and granola and fruit! Nice and refreshing!

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  18. India says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    This sentence (“I’m rarely hungry when I eat it, but I always have a night snack because it works best for my body and tastebuds.”) was so helpful to me. I love these types of posts. They’re really helpful as I challenge myself in recovery. Thank you!

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We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care f We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care for a nap. Putting baby down was harder than I wanted it to be. Miraculously, I had a moment of clarity as I was covered in tiny humans and decided I wasn’t doing the nap battle thing a on 60 degree, gorgeous, sunny spring day 🙅🏻‍♀️ so I piled both babies into the car half naked, opened the sun roof, put on white noise for them and an audio book for me and drank a kombucha as I drove a meal to a postpartum mama. Thirty five minutes later we had a sleeping baby and a toddler who at least had a rest. Baby transferred without waking HALLELUJAH and although my toddler didn’t nap today (lord help) at least we got soaked in breezy sunshine 😎🤘🏻💆🏻‍♀️
We veered from our usual Friday night homemade piz We veered from our usual Friday night homemade pizza (minus the dough, we leave that to @albemarlebakingco) because we are eating pizza tomorrow with some friends - instead I called my mom and asked her how she makes her chicken fingers and we fried up a big ole batch of chicken nugs 🙌🏻🤤 along with a sheet pan full of sweet potato fries and a simple arugula salad dressed with parmesean, olive oil and s&p. Oh and my moms honey mustard recipe for dipping. It’s SO DANG GOOD.  Over the past 6ish months we’ve been practicing (and practicing and practicing bc it doesn’t come naturally) unplugging from technology and slowing down and resting and just being for one day a week. Some call it Shabbat. Some call it Sabbath. Maybe you call it something different. All I know is IT IS SO GOOD FOR MY WEARY SOUL and the day I look forward to ALL WEEK. Sundown on Friday to sundown Saturday. Nothing but rest. For us that means hiking (or something outside) and napping and reading and being with friends and eating really good food. And drinking some really good wine or craft beer. Sometimes whiskey. 😛  And because I know I’ll get asked about the chicken finger recipe and also because it’s too good not to share and Momma Coale said I could, here ya go:  Cut chicken breast into thin strips or small pieces (I prefer nug size bc the breading to chicken ratio is perfection). Salt and pepper those babies really well. Then dredge them in all purpose flour, then egg, then panko - just like you would bread anything else. Then fry them up in a light oil - I use avocado oil because that’s our everyday oil. You could also use canola or peanut oil. Just fill a pan with an inch or so of oil on medium high heat. They only take 2-3 minutes per side. You can always temp them to make sure they are at least 165 degrees F to really make sure they are done. Dunk in all the sauces and enjoy!  Happy weekend!

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