I first saw the Go Picnic products at Expo West this Spring and with life about to get even more hectic, I thought they would be the perfect thing to try out. I wasn’t sure how I would do with little “snacks” but thought it would be easy enough to add an easy salad for a well-rounded meal.

The little package of food is adorable, don’t you think?

Liked:

• Vegan, Gluten Free, All Natural
• “Grown up” flavors – hummus and crackers, dark chocolate, edamame, etc.
• Doesn’t require any refrigeration
• Hummus! I am super picky about hummus (I prefer my own) and I wasn’t really expecting to like it but I was pleasantly surprised!
• Convenience factor – obviously!

Wished:

• There was less packaging – BUT getting take out typically still has more and using plastic baggies for everything in your lunch is essentially the same thing
• It is great for snackers, but doesn’t necessarily feel like a real meal
• There were more crackers.

They also have a few different varieties – salami + cheese, tuna + crackers, peanut butter + crackers, etc. that I’m tempted to try out next. I haven’t seen these in stores, but I ordered them online from amazon – super easy and delivered right to my door, along with a few books.

Spring is finally here, although it is currently snowing in Minnesota. I’m ignoring it and moving on with Spring.

I’ve been ready for warm weather meals like yogurt & granola, cereal and smoothies for the last few months (or maybe I’ve just been longing for warm sun) but they often leave me hungry by 10am. Luckily there are a couple of ways to make these breakfasts last the entire morning:

• Yogurt: Use Greek yogurt or Skyrr as it has a lot more protein than regular yogurt (and it is worth the extra $)
• Cereal or Granola: Should be whole grain, high fiber and extra points for protein and good fats (Uncle Sam Cereal or Kashi Go Lean are great ones)
• Good Fats: Will add staying power to your meal – chopped nuts or nut butter are great, easy additions
• Fresh Fruit: For flavor, sweetness, something fresh and some natural beauty

Your typical yogurt and granola is probably full of added sugars and lacking in protein, fiber and good fats. Make a few of the changes I’ve suggested and you’re starting your day in a great way.

Nutrition Stats: 428 calories, 13 g fat, 30 g protein, 17 g fiber (Using 1 cup 2% Fage Greek Yogurt, 3/4 cup Uncle Sams Cereal, 1/4 oz almonds (about 6), 3/4 cup raspberries)

What do you add to breakfast so that it stays with you until lunch?