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Not your typical breakfast

I just loved reading all of your Valentine’s Day surprises and treats! So much love out there! =)

Do you ever wake up craving something – like REALLY craving something?

This morning I was craving soup. And just not any soup – my vegan lentil soup!

So there I was: chopping away at 8 this morning! I think J thought I was nuts! But I was determined to have a nice hot bowl of soup for breakfast.

I used my best recipe ever but decided to add a parsnip instead of potatoes. I think this is my best batch yet!

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I swear this soup does not get old!

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I paired it with half of a sprouted grain bagel with some Earth Balance on it.

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The best breakfast ever.

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It seems as though beverages at coffee places are always more expensive than the time before. I ordered a 12 oz iced soy chai latte from Starbucks and I was shocked that it was over 4 dollars!

I actually was pretty upset with myself that I let me buy something that was that expensive when it probably only cost a little over a dollar to make.

When I was at the store last time I bought a pint of chai latte concentrate:

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Not only is it 100% organic but the ingredients are great too.

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I added my soymilk, some ice stirred and enjoyed! The pint was a little over 3 dollars – what a deal! AND it tastes great! Sorry Starbucks – no more 4$ chai latte’s for me!

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What are your best tips to save money while at the coffee stand?

ztashaz

8 thoughts on “Not your typical breakfast

  1. Hey, I did it – I finally figured out that you don't need a Google account to leave a message. Don't laugh – I told you I'm new to all of this! The good news is, I won't bug you on email anymore (I still have a million questions, but am trying to work them out, the more I read about heatlhy eating).Now I have to figure out how to leave my name (it's me – Sherri from Canada) I'm still learning this internet thing. I'm old, remember! lol

  2. I'd have soup for breakfast too, but as one of your readers said, it would likely be leftovers. I have to chuckle at the thought of you getting out of bed early in the morning to make 'supper' for breakfast. Too funny what we do when have a craving!I don't have any great money-saving tips either; I just make my tea/ice tea at home, unless I'm meeting a g.f. at Starbucks – then you have to splurge. My friends always twist my arm into doing it.

  3. I buy iced americanos with extra room- then I'm getting an iced americano misto with the milk I dump in at the coffee stand- kind of cheap, but kind of brilliant

  4. I used to buy lattes etc quite a lot but the cost really does add up. I'm now trying to cut down on caffeine so I'm not buying them anymore and I don't miss them!

  5. I used to buy the concentrated Tazo chai and mix it with Silk Vanilla Soy milk and pop it in the microwave, so addicting! My Starbucks Tip: (not so ethical but still…)If you buy a latte, just order a shot or two of espresso in a grande cup or over ice and use the milk or creamer they have for free at the prep bar. It saves over half the cost.

  6. Mmmm – your soup looks delish!I don't have any advice since I rarely spend money on coffee or tea while I am out and when I do I usually use gift cards that I get from my students. I think it's great on you decided to buy your own, though. Yum.

  7. Mmmm – your soup looks delish!I don't have any advice since I rarely spend money on coffee or tea while I am out and when I do I usually use gift cards that I get from my students. I think it's great on you decided to buy your own, though. Yum.

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