Breakfast
Ok, breakfast wasn’t Greek at all, but it was grrreat! I started the day off on the right foot with two banana nut oatmeal pancakes– toasted up and topped with 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp chia seeds and some light syrup.
These tasted just as delicious after being frozen and were incredibly filling!
Calories 385.14
Carbs 57.34
Fat 15.05
Protein 9.67
Lunch
Wait… lunch? Where is my morning snack? Exactly! Those little pancakes are filling and held me over through the morning and through my 1.5 hour walk (oh yes, I’m trying to get this baby to come!!)
I was hungry come lunch time though and used one of these wraps:
to create a Greek hummus wrap masterpiece. Am I trying to go low carb? Heck, no, but these were the only wraps at Harris Teeter that didn’t contain partially hydrogenated oils. Always remember to check ingredients! The Harris Teeter brand whole wheat wraps look so innocent…
Anyways, lunch… a wrap with hummus, feta, chopped kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, and onion…
topped of with baby spinach and a drizzle of Newman’s Light Balsamic.
Oh so delicious, but the Greek fest didn’t stop there.
Oikos was on sale so I decided to try it out. I though the yogurt was thick, creamy and wonderful, but the fruit on the bottom tasted a little artificially sweet. I need to check and see, but I’m willing to bet it has a lot more added sugar than Chobani.
Calories 380.8
Carbs 41.34
Fat 15.06
Protein 23.44
Afternoon Snack
A local plum from the farmers market got my appetite going…
so I called in reinforcements… leftover eggplant bulgar pilaf. It may not sound very sexy, but it was good! Plus, eggplant is supposed to magically put my into labor… so far, I’m not buying it.
Calories 351.36
Carbs 51.04
Fat 15.18
Protein 7.96
Dinner
We started off with some veggies, of course. Spinach, cucumber, feta, kalamatas, onions, carrots AND… the one little tomato from my plant on the porch.
He was a tasty little guy.
Dressed with some Newman’s Light Balsamic… of course.
The main course was a summer favorite around these parts! Whole wheat Greek shrimp pasta with fresh basil, and a piece of garlic bread on the side.
Calories 597.8
Carbs 85.34
Fat 13.06
Protein 22.44
Bedtime Snack
I know… I said I’d keep them out of the house. But they were on sale!
Hubbs and I split one while we watched House Hunters International. Love that show 🙂
Calories 90
Carbs 9
Fat 5.5
Protein 1.5
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Daily Totals
Calories 1805.1
Carbs 244.06
Fat 63.85
Protein 65.01
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What is your favorite brand of Greek yogurt?
Why?
blackhuff says
I couldn’t agree with you more – it is so important to read the labels of all food. I do it and I so struggle to get it into the minds of other people. There is so much hidden things in food which is not good for your body.
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
ooooh dinner looks great! i like flavored chobani best but for plain i buy fage because they sell it in big tubs at costco
Morgan @ Some Kind of Sunshine says
Lately, I have just been buying chobani plan or fage plain in the big tubs! I like adding my own sweeteners and fruit 🙂
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
I used to get Chobani, but since I get homemade yogurt from a friend, I haven’t had Greek yogurt in awhile.
The eats look good! I hope the long walks will help Baby D come sooner 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’m not a yogurt eater (milk, yogurt and ice cream do not agree with me!) but I used to love Fage 2% plain with frozen berries mixed in. It was such a good treat!
Jen says
It all looks great Brittany! I love Chobani 🙂
Ahh, I am so ready for you to have your baby!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
chobani or fage but I’ve been avoiding most dairy lately. 🙁
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
I have always been a Chobani fan for sure! I don’t really like fruit on the bottom anything..
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
I have been eating plain Greek yogurt for a few days and I am still adjusting to the taste. I add honey but its still a little tart. I am not brand specific about it at all though.
Your pasta looks yummy!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Total Fage 2%…it has the best balance of sweet-tart flavor, it’s perfectly creamy without bordering on too thick (like Siggis can be)…and it has the best protein punch for little sugar (just that from lactose).
I’ll tell you the worst? Greek Gods! It’s false advertising. It’s not thick, and it has TONS of sugar added for the same amount of protein as “regular” yogurt.
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
My fav Greek yogurt is probably TJs brand. I’m not sure which “real” undercover brand it is, but I know it’s good! Good luck with that eggplant… hope it works for ya! 😉
Dawn says
So, don’t think bad of me but I have never tried hummus. I think it’s the color that scares me a little bit. I guess I’m odd like that.
BTW, you have also made me very hungry for snickers ice cream bars….love them.
Donna@Life of a Happy Blonde says
That wrap looks amazing and i have printed your pancake recipe to make immediately almost makes me not miss your eggs, almost!
Sending you “come baby now” vibes 🙂
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
As always, everything looks delicious! I love house hunters international too 🙂
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
I love those wraps! I eat ’em almost every day. 🙂
Lauren says
Love all the Greek flavors going on in this post! If they really do eat stuff like olives, hummus, pita and feta a lot in Greece, I’m jealous and want to visit there even more now. Nothing better than a simple pasta dinner 🙂 I buy Greek yogurt really sporadically so I can never remember which I like best 😛
Maria says
Ooh, an hour and a half walk sound heavenly. We need to live closer 🙂
My favorite brand of Greek yogurt is Chobani pomegranate. I love how you can find the little arils in there. I think I might turn into a pomegranate this holiday season, as I just discovered them last year and am obsessed!
Jess @atasteofconfidence says
I must say I love chobani!
Katie @ Legally Fit says
I did not know that eggplant encourages labor- good to know! Your dinner looks amazing- I am craving shrimp pasta and garlic bread now- yum!
Hard to believe tomorrow is September 1- Baby D will be here any day now! So exciting 🙂
Kat @ Big Apple Little Kitchen says
I love making my own greek yogurt. It’s really easy and tastes like victory when you make it yourself!
maria @ a life to bragg about says
I am seeing Greek food EVERYWHERE for today’s WIAW! And I love that you have your macronutrients broken down (I’m also pregnant and want to try this)…where do you find out all of your info? Thanks 🙂
Brittany says
Congrats on your pregnancy- I hope it’s going smoothly! 🙂 I use 411fit.com when I track calories and nutrients and it’s fabulous!
Hannah@Mindrunningwild says
I love all greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is one of my favourite snacks ever!! I’m going to have to reach through the computer and get those pancakes too- anything that leaves you full is amazing!
Baking N Books says
Are you pregnant and due soon?! So exciting – your first?
I used to love Greek yogurt – obsessed – but now honestly I could care less…I find it too thick now. But I still LOVE yogurt! I just buy the plain dairy organic 2.5% and/or Goat’s Yogurt by Liberte (3% I think?) – have you tried those before?! So creamy and easier on my stomach I find. I add my own fruits, granola and almond butter with apple butter. 🙂 I prefer that to the ones with added syrups.
But – it’s all good! A yummy day…especially that garlic bread.
Brittany says
I am and yes, it’s my first! 39.2 weeks and so ready to meet my baby. 🙂
I’ve been meaning to try goat’s yogurt… I’ll keep an eye out for it- thanks!
Sam says
You can never go wrong with greek! I love greek food and want to just steal your wrap right now. PLUS I definitely had blueberry chobani for breakfast. so. awesome. Keep up the walking, it seems like it’s time already! 😛