Breakfast this morning was a major fail. I made a green smoothie with chocolate protein powder, chia, maca, ice, 1/2 frozen naner, xantham gum and water. For some reason it was the grossest consistency.
I tried to get a picture of it on a spoon, but it was difficult to capture the pond scum-like essence of this bowl. When I shook the bowl it jiggled like muddy old jello. Gross, very gross.
I topped it with my new Special K granola. I’ve been wanting to try this since it came out and finally decided to go for it. I like it 🙂
I think I may hit up KB this morning, but the gloomy weather makes me want to stay home and catch up on work. Hmmmm…
Sorry to anyone who emailed me last week. Since I was in Orlando I pretty much disconnected from email and am super behind. I will get back to you today 🙂
De dуnde eres? їEs un secreto? 🙂
Nicolas
Your babble makes me want to poop my pants…
Mine get like that when I add too much xantham gum…maybe try less next time??
i never saw that special k before, it looks good. thanks for the review, i think i’m going to give it a shot!
I’m guessing the nasty texture was due to the combination of chia seeds and xanthum gum. I use 1 T. of chia seeds in my smoothie and it doesn’t bother me, but you have to make sure you balance it out with the other ingredients – I think a lot of ice/frozen fruit helps to cover up the weird chia seed texture! And you really need to use xanthum gum very sparingly or it will get all gelly and weird…. as you can guess, I learned this the hard way 😉
I’m guessing the nasty texture was due to the combination of chia seeds and xanthum gum. I use 1 T. of chia seeds in my smoothie and it doesn’t bother me, but you have to make sure you balance it out with the other ingredients – I think a lot of ice/frozen fruit helps to cover up the weird chia seed texture! And you really need to use xanthum gum very sparingly or it will get all gelly and weird…. as you can guess, I learned this the hard way 😉
Mine get like that when I add too much xantham gum…maybe try less next time??
The sludgy consistency could be from the chia seeds. They usually seem to have a gel-like texture.
i never saw that special k before, it looks good. thanks for the review, i think i’m going to give it a shot!
I have been searching for a good granola, maybe I will give this one a try.
Zumba tonight?
Boo, I totally forgot 🙁
Ah crap. Ok, well I guess I will swim tonight then.
The weather is so yucky out there today. I hate when my smoothies come out a weird consistency. It’s the worst.
Eeeew pond scum? I’ve yet to try a Green Monster but “pond scum” doesn’t sound too appealing!
Can you tell us some deets about that granola? I need your expert opinion before buying it:)