I live by the motto “never judge a book by its cover”; some of the best things in life come in unexpected forms. I always try to keep an open mind and will try anything once (within reason). It is with this mentality that I have discovered my love for things like escargot and raw fish. I was hesitant to try these things at first, but I’m so glad that I did.
For breakfast this morning I had a bowl of unconventional oats. I used 1/2 cup raw rolled oats, 1/3 cup Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup pumpkin, 1/2 of a large banana, ground flax, honey and cinnamon. With inspiration from Catlin, raw oatmeal is quickly becoming one of my favorite breakfast dishes. I did not think it sounded appealing at first, but after trying it I immediately fell in love. It has a better consistency than overnight oats and is far more substantive than granola or cereal. It keeps me full, satisfied and happy all morning long.
Lunch today is also “off the beaten path” so to speak. I packed my lunchbox with a sunflower seed butter, spinach and red bell pepper sandwich on whole wheat with two large carrots, an Empire apple and a super-charge me cookie. Allie sent me my very first jar of sunflower seed butter a few weeks ago and I have been dipping into it non-stop. I have added sunflower seed butter to everything from bread to yogurt, and found that some of my favorite surfaces have been vegetables. In fact, I think the best combination I tried was raw broccoli dipped in sunflower seed butter. Sounds odd, but it was so good. Remember my motto?
Hopefully my day will be as interesting as my food!
Happy Monday,
Nora
What is the best “odd” combination you have tried?
livelifeeatright
Interesting food makes the day that much better!
I can’t think of anything too odd right now, but I know that my creations are anything but by the book! haha
i have not tried it but would love to try sweet potatoe topped with almond butter……hopefully this week
love your fun food!
i think cottage cheese + jam is a weird combo, but i love it, and see a lot of other people doing it too.
apple + hummus is another fave…and hummus on my pizza crust!
I tried raw oatmeal after seeing you try it and I love it too! It’s a good alternative to oats on a hot morning.
I’ve tried some really odd things too – my favourite restaurant always brings out really crazy amuse bouches such as lamb testicles, frog legs, and calf’s brain. Surprisingly they all tasted good!