Good morning, guys!
A old/new little visitor came to see me for breakfast this morning—my beloved quinoa in a Sunbutter jar 
Today’s Mix:
- 1/3 cup quinoa flakes
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- Sliced banana
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Stevia
- Coconut extract
- Topped with: PB & Co. chocolate peanut butter
If you haven’t been reading Itty Bits for a while (which is a good majority of you), you probably missed the early post about my melted buckwheat in a jar experience. Let’s just say that “experience” is an understatement…
To summarize the juicy scoop, I pretty much prepared my hot cereal in the pot as usual, but didn’t wait long enough to put the final product into my PLASTIC jar. Before my eyes, the jar’s plastic began to cave in, melting and collapsing upon the meeting with the heat. The grossest and most disturbing part of the story is that I ate them anyway, melted plastic and all. I’m going to blame this on the fact that it was a jar of Justin’s maple almond butter, and you know how that goes 
Anyway, since that day—I have been extra careful with always letting the final product cool before pouring it into the jar. Sometimes I even go as far as holding the pot in the open freezer, just to be certain that I’m not going to have another nightmarish ordeal goin’ on.
And now for my December favorites! A few days late, but it’s the thought that counts, right?
Favorite Memory: The Eve Proposal
Favorite Recipe: Salted Chocolate Pretzel Bars
Favorite Popcorn Post: Little Lion Man
Favorite Heart-to-Heart: Kicked Out of Comfort
Favorite Product Discovery: Quinoa flakes!
Favorite Life Post: 2011 Recap
Favorite Picture: Popcorn in his lion suit
A bit to think about: Any great moments in December? (Feel free to link up in the comment section!)
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Going home in December to watch the niece get dedicated into the church!
…You’ve had a pretty busy month girlie! Full of good things- Popcorn’s lion suit for example!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles recently posted..Fajita Roasted Chickpeas –Bet you can’t eat just 48–
December was a great month for me because there is a lot to celebrate. Not on is there Christmas and New Years but the BF celebrates his bday and so does his mom so there is lots of fun time with the family all month.
I’m glad you posted these so I can get caught up!
Samantha @ Health Happiness & Skinny Jeans recently posted..Work Out Wednesday: Quad and Butt Buster Routine
Mmm what a tasty way to start the day!
December sure was a great month for you! I loved finishing finals and spending time with family in the last month of 2011
Alexandra recently posted..WIAW–Ode to Whole Foods
You’ve definitely inspired me to try sunflower butter after my nut butter supply is depleted!
December was a great month because I got to spend time with family and friends that I hadn’t seen in months. I also got to go rock climbing with my brother again which is always fun even though I am awful. And I totally would have eaten the plastic too. I broke a peanut butter glass jar a few months ago and salvaged the peanut butter (+ glass shards) of the floor:)
Lindsay @ biking before bed recently posted..WIAW: Soup, Salad (and chocolate)
Any days off work (and I had 4 in December) are full of great moments
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..What I Ate (and What Santa Brought) Wednesday
Those chocolate pretzel bars look delicious! yum!
haha love the lion suit! popcorn is too cute
Pure2raw twins recently posted..on the road to Disney
He loves the attention 8)
Brittany recently posted..Chili Hugs
I love how your QIAJ is pretty much about to overflow with goodness!
Great recap!
Thanks for your comment on my blog! The low carb, high protein noodles are from a store here in Germany. They arent sold in the US but you could try Carba Nada noodles. They are high protein, high fiber and low carb.
Shannon from Healthiful Balance recently posted..Jell-O Arms & Legs
I’ve heard of those, but I think they have wheat (which I’m allergic to)
Brittany recently posted..Chili Hugs
I have never had that happen to me!! Definitely something to be aware of though
Aw, I love that I see all of the posts you linked to and I’ve read pretty much all of them
. And I’m glad that your breakfast was successful! It sounds super yummy!! I hope you have a great day Brittany!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..New Strength Workout for the Whole Body
I remember that post with the toxic oats!! Good times, good times
(Well not really considering the toxic part, but a good memory to look back on! My friends and I always look back on the “worst” memories like that as the best 
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I love this recap! I don’t remember the popcorn lion suit post, but that picture of him is beyond adorable!!
Alexandra (Veggin’ Out in the Kitchen) recently posted..Jillian Michael’s Yoga Meltdown: Review
I love that you were around for the toxic oats
Brittany recently posted..Chili Hugs
I remember the toxic oats too!! haha
Have a fabulous day!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! recently posted..Bundle Up!
I love to remember special moments, especially if they are surrounded by Christmas!
I got to spend this Christmas with my best friend, when I thought that I wouldn’t get to. We had such a blast!
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter recently posted..First run in a month…
Popcorn in his lion suit is too cute!
Michelle @ Blogitness recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
Where do you find quinoa flakes?? December was such a fun month for you!
Madeline (Food, Fitness, and Family) recently posted..New Toys
I found them at Publix but they also have em at Whole Foods
Brittany recently posted..Chili Hugs
The highlight of my December was my office’s rooftop Christmas party. It was a pretty low-key month though…but lots of excitement coming up for January!
Faith @ For the Health of It recently posted..Comment on The Ground Didn’t Catch Me by Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups
Having one of the best, worry-free, no drama Christmas & New Years in quite some time!
Oh, and that time Sydney wrote a love note to Popcorn after she saw him in his lion suit
Liz @ Southern Charm recently posted..WIAW & NY Resolutions
Haha! They’re having quite the long distance relationship
Brittany recently posted..Chili Hugs
Such an exciting December!!
Now I’ve got to try quinoa flakes… seen them around but never tried them before!!
Lisa ♥ Healthful Sense recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday: Goals For 2012
Bahahaha I was just reminded of your toxic oats experience
Nikki recently posted..A New Me
I really want to try this quinoa recipe. So intriguing.
Maren recently posted..Sunflower
Some great memories there Brittany! It’s so funny, I remember that story about your jar melting so now every time I have something hot in a jar I am very very careful before pouring it in and I always think of you! Thankfully most of my nut butter jars are glass, but the few that are plastic I really watch first because mixing up all that toxic goodness haha.
Anna @ The Guiltless Life recently posted..January Goals and December Goal Review
Popcorn in the lion suit is the cutest thing ever!! Haha!
Kim @ Eat, Live, and Blog recently posted..Burger Shack
love the little recap!! and i can’t believe the jar started melting – freaky.
so happy to have found your blog as well – thanks for the sweet comments on mine!
happy new year
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December was great but went by way way way too fast
I cannot believe the holidays are all officially over 
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