>Does anyone know where fall went? I feel like summer was just around the corner and we just skipped over fall and it’s now magically December. Is it me or does time go by faster each year we grow older? Hmph.
It’s only a matter of days until we see this again…
Last winter in Washington, DC
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During the winter months I 90% of the time crave hot and comforting foods: think big bowls of oatmeal, soup, stews, etc.
Almost every day recently I’ve been having a steaming hot bowls of…
Blueberry Muffin Oats
1/3 cup oats (soaked overnight in 1 cup almond milk)
1/4 cup egg whites
cinnamon
nutmeg
pinch sea salt
stevia
1/3 cup blueberries
1/2 scoop vanilla protein (added after microwaving)
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As the weather gets colder I typically replace salads, sushi, and other cold foods for those that warm my soul. Since I’ve been working a lot, most lunches have to be thrown together on the
fly
Some canned favorites
For more protein add diced tofu and/or nutritional yeast
Spice ’em up with black pepper, cayenne, cumin, etc. and
ALL-time favorites
Indian fare: Add diced tofu, beans, and frozen veggies
Tomato/Pepper soup: Make magic soup!
Favorite veg burger
Make veggie burger pizzas or toast them at work and top over toast + marinara
Leftovers
Roasted veggies on day #2 are even better than day #1.
What are your favorite quick-prep winter meals???
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Well I’m off to enjoy the rest of my day off! On today’s agenda:
– BodyPump class
– Run with the Manfriend
– Decorate/clean apartment
– Vino & dinner party
Have a great weekend,
Laur
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Biochemista 
>That looks like my pantry! I have all of those things. They are all great for winter nights.
>I looooove soups in the winter- quick, easy, filling, nutritious and delicious. Yesterday I had an awesome bowl of veggie barley soup with nooch, carrots, tomato, spinach and salsa- so good!Hope you have a wonderful start to your weekend love!!
>Time does get faster as we get older! I don't like it one bit.I love hearty, warm meals in the winter too! Warms my soul. 🙂
>Well it definitely feels like midwinter to me! I live in England, and there is currently 20 inches of snow outside my front door! Same, I've been having so much oatmeal recently, and lots of soup too! So warm and comforting 🙂
>Last week, my husband and I made a big pot of chili specifically so I could have leftovers. My husband doesn't like leftovers so it was all mine. Chili is my favorite warm weather food!
>Winter = chili and meatloaf!
>I could never survive in that snow!!! burrr…
>I love love love soups/chilis/stews/oatmeal on the coldest of days.the split pea soup is a go to of mine bc of its higher protein content! but the lentil veg is also SO satisfying.stay warm 🙂
>I LOVE your idea about adding diced tofu to soups! I have never thought of that! 🙂 After seeing all of the cans on here, now I really want to stock up on soup…and tofu.