I LOVED all the comments on yesterday’s oats discussion. It made me feel better that I wasn’t the only one that finds the texture kind of creepy, but some of the comments have me considering giving them another try. We’ll see!
This W{we}AW showcases a weekend- so you guys can see that my healthy eating allows for a little more wiggle room depending on what the weekend has in store…
Breakfast
On these hot days, I’ve been loving smoothies! This breakfast contained 1 c original Breeze Almond Milk, 1 c baby organic spinach, 2 Tbsp PB&Co White Chocolate Wonderful, 1 small banana and a pinch of xanthan for thickening.
Calories 342.39
Carbs 43.07
Fat 16.83
Protein 9.6
Morning Snack
After picking up this week’s CSA share, I wasted no time in digging in. I knew my afternoon would be out and about, so I thought it would be a good idea to squeeze in some veggies while I could.
Cucumber, tomato, feta, fresh basil, s&p and a drizzle of balsamic was delish!
I also threw back my Juice Plus gummies (unpictured)
Calories 124.02
Carbs 19.36
Fat 3.64
Protein 3.7
Lunch
Hubbs worked Saturday morning, but I met him afterwards at a friend’s house on Lake Hickory. We grabbed some delicious Mellow Mushroom to split for lunch. A Chicken and Cheese hoagie (no mayo) and Greek Salad. Hubbs probably had a few more bites of the sub, and I had a few more bites of the salad. Since Mellow doesn’t have nutrition info, lunch was my best estimate.
Nothing like lunch with a view!
Mellow Mushroom quite possibly has my favorite Greek dressing EVER. However, I don’t fool myself into thinking it’s healthy. Instead I savor every scrumptious little bite.
Calories 711.28
Carbs 57.4
Fat 27.55
Protein 35.66
Afternoon Snack
Despite the filling lunch, I eventually got snacky out on the lake. Luckily, we came prepared.
Hit. The. Spot.
Calories 180
Carbs 30
Fat 7
Protein 5
Dinner
Exhausted from a full day out on the water, we rushed home to try and beat the storms (darn storms!) We decided to grab a movie and figured we’d try out the local BBQ place next door for dinner.
Wowza- they gave us a lot of food! We couldn’t finish it.
I ended up eating about 1/2 the pulled pork BBQ (delish), 3 onion rings with ketchup, 1 French fry (they were soggy by the time we got to them) and about 5 hushpuppies… LOVE hushpuppies.
Calories 656.23
Carbs 46.79
Fat 38.28
Protein 29.61
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Daily Total
Calories 2013.92
Carbs 196.62
Fat 93.3
Protein 83.57
I left off sodium because I figured it wouldn’t be accurate at all, but let me assure you, it was plenty high 😉
My favorite part of the day… MELLOW MUSHROOM. I’m obsessed.
What’s your favorite thing from Mellow?
Mine is the Greek salad dressing and the veggie pizza- Oh My YUM!!
Jen says
Yum! I love Mellow! My husband used to work there when we were in college so I ate it all the time. Somehow I never got sick of it.
And I am so over these storms, too! Totally ruined our Saturday night plans.
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
I don’t know what Mellow is but that salad looks great! I love feta and lots of veggies !!
Brittany says
Mellow Mushroom is the most delicious pizza place ever! If you ever come across one, you must eat there!
Sam says
I don’t think mellow mushroom exists near me but i so wish it did! Everything you ate looks mouthwatering my friend.Mmmm.
Brittany says
I don’t have one that’s close enough for my liking, but anytime I’m near one, I eat it. It’s so good- you must find one and try it! 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
The food you got at Mellow Mushroom looks delicious! I don’t know if that is a chain restaurant or not, but I’ve never heard of it.
Kelly says
O-M-G I love Mellow Mushroom! There $6 pizzas with the amazing warm garlick crust…de-licious! Somehow a nice storm on a hot summers night I like, makes us stay in and hang out 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I’ve never heard of Mellow’s but that salad looks pretty dang good! It’s nice to see how you eat on the weekend compared to during the week. The lake you ate at on Saturday looks so pretty!
Corey @ the runner's cookie says
You are making me miss Mellow Mushroom!! Next time you go, can you ask them when they’re going to come up north? 🙂
Brittany says
I contact them quite often on twitter begging for a location near me, so I’d be happy to put in a request for you, too!
thehealthyapron says
I don’t know what Mellow is!? Looks tasty though! Glad you had a fun weekend!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
I STILL haven’t gotten to try mellow mushroom 🙁 It sounds so good though!
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
I had never been to a mellow mushroom before I went to NC couple weekends ago. I loved it! 🙂
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
I love hushpuppies too! Thanks for reminding me of them – I had forgotten all about those little buggars.
My fav mellow item is definitely the black olive and ham calzone. It could easily be one of my favorite meals ever.
Errign says
I’ve never had Mellow Mushroom, but there’s one here in Asheville that I keep meaning to go to!
Brittany says
Oh, you must! It’s mouthwatering!
whitney says
That smoothie looks like my kind of breakfast! I have just recently been adding nut butter to my green smoothies, I was scared at first but now, I AM IN LOVEEE! 🙂 Happy wiaw-ing!
Whitney
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
you always know when its served on that checkerboard paper that its gonna be gooood! =) and i agree about the mellow mush dressing. not good for you — but so good! love. it.
Shannon says
It’s so nice to know that even in your healthy eating routine you find a place for hushpuppies!! It’s always good to have indulgences, I think. I LOVE the “pretzels” at Mellow Mushroom! Basically just pretzel-shaped pieces of their dough covered in parmesan and garlic…mmmmm.
Donna @ Love, Run & Travel says
I wish i knew what hushpuppies are! And i’m pretty sure mellow mushroom is an american place as i’ve never heard of it
Greek salad is one of my favs though 🙂
Jennifer Gonzalez says
Lol is it bad that I have a Mellow Mushroom in town but I’ve never been there??? I’ll have to go check it out soon I guess.
@Donna, a hushpuppie is usually cornmeal based,usually with green onions and red pepper peices inside. Some people add seafood though. You just roll it up in little balls and drop it in the deep fryer. They are crunchy,golden and crisp on the outside and on the inside it’s just like eating a cornmuffin 🙂
Alana says
I’ve never heard of Mellow Mushroom before! It must be an American restaurant…but it looks delicious! Greek dressing is my favvv.
Have you tried Kraft Greek Feta made with olive oil? If not, you must..it’s super good.
Alana (liveandbemerry)
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
i am wanting those chicken hoagies real bad! They look delicious. Those onion rings look really good, yumm 😀
Parita says
I too am loving smoothies! They really do scream SUMMER!!!
Hannah@Mindrunningwild says
ooh is Mellow a chain? Never heard of it so it must not be around here. Looks good though!! and I’ve never had hush puppies. Are they like fried cornmeal?
Rachel says
i’ve only ever been to the mellow mushroom in chattanooga, but i get their tempeh sandwich every time. SO GOOD! the pizza is amazing too, of course.
kristi (sweet cheeks) says
I’ve never had mellow mushroom but it does sound fantastic indeed!
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