I just downed one of the best lunches I’ve had in awhile.
The cast of the show:
Sweet potato, Earth Balance and Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter.
The star:
I should have known better than to ignore the pumpkin butter craze for so long. When I purchased this jar last week, I wasn’t in a particular hurry to try it, but as contemplated today’s tater topping, it caught my eye. Pumpkin + sweet potato? Sure! And why not throw in some more conventional buttery goodness, as well?
This was so good it should be illegal. I added some cinnamon, and the two “butters” melted into the sweet potato, infusing every bite with a sweet, rich taste of autumn. Winner, winner, sweet potato dinner!
To round out the meal, I had a sliced pear and apple, with cinnamon and a spoonful of Barney Butter for dipping.
All together now!
Fabulous, and a wonderful way to fill up after a speed workout this morning. I completed 3 miles on the treadmill in 22:30 on the nose. It was definitely a challenge- I’ve been neglecting my speed work lately, so it felt good to get back on the ball!
Though this morning’s breakfast pales in comparison to lunch, my usual cereal bowl was still quite tasty.
Trader Joe’s Fiber O’s and a sliced banana, swimming in almond milk.
Time to face the rest of the day- hope your Monday is going well!
What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s product? My all-time favorite is their chocolate-covered peanut butter filled pretzels, though I also love their horseradish hummus, habanero-lime tortillas, chocolate bars and pumpkin butter, of course!
What's your favorite way to eat a sweet potato? I think this post answers my question :)
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I love it simply roasted. I think the flavor is pretty good on its own-doesn't need much help. Your way does sound pretty good, though :D
You just helped me decide what to make for dinner tonight. CAN'T WAIT!!!
Okay, so I have a new favorite for sweet potatoes. I'll mash a medium-sized one up, top it with nut butter (usually cashew or almond!) and carob chips, then warm it up in the micro for a bit...and call it dessert! Sometimes i'll throw it all in a mini tortilla too. WOW BLISS.
Girl...pumpkin butter on a sweet potato is AMAZING. I can't believe you've never had it before! I need to try it with a bit of butter though, I bet that is out of this world!
Have a fabulous week!
I LOVE trader joe's horseradish hummus. It is so good!
I also enjoy their pumpkin butter, but I can only have it in small quantities. It is so sweet for my tastebuds!! I have never thought of putting it on a sweet potato! Thanks!
Wow-- that does look too good for words!! I love how soft the sweet potatoes get when you roast them. Fry-style has got to be my all-time favorite though.
i love baking a sweet potato and topping it with any flavor of laughing cow with lots of salsa on the side :)
I crave those chocolate covered pretzels. holy hell. I have been known to eat half a bag in one sitting. yikes!
Oh my gosh I neeeeed to try the sweet potato/pumpkin butter combo immediately! YUM! What type of intervals do you do for your speed workout? Okay and silly question, hehe...for your breakfast in the morning, do you drink the milk as you go or at the very end? :)
that looks delish! i like my sweet potatoes with almond butter!
Oh my goodness, that pumpkin butter is like crack. I can't get enough this time of the year. I went through my first jar of the season in four days... no lie. I may have an addiction problem. :)
Oooh I LOVE Trader Joes' Horseradish Hummus...but actually their Greek Yogurt probably tops my list. It is SO difficult to say, really, as I don't have a TJs here in Texas, so EVERYTHING sounds amazing. :)
Sweet potatoes taste best to me just perfectly roasted with all the delicious molasses-like sweet potato syrup dripping off of the skin....
I want some pumpkin butter. I need to find some. I still haven't tried it yet and know I would love it.
Your sweet potato looks so gooood!
I love roasted sweet potato cubes (tossed in coconut oil, cinnamon, sea salt) dipped in TJ pumpkin butter, sunflower nut butter and maple syrup.
Dare I even choose a fave TJ product? I love 99.9% of that store! Ditto on the tortilla and pumpkin butter ;)
Pumpkin butter?? Good find!
22.30?? That is FAST girl!!! Go you!
Oohhh that lunch does look SO incredible! I just added pumpkin butter on my list of things to buy in the states (alongside Vega smoothie mix and peanut flour :p).
I like my sweet potatoes baked, either with maple syrup and cinnamon, or yogurt. Both are delicious!
Wow, impressive speed workout! I limped in with a terrible 25 minute 5K the last time I was on the treadmill. I just can't run on them like I can outside :(
Sweet potato+peanut butter=heaven. Nothing fancy there for me.
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~Jess~
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I love Trader Joe's pumpkin butter and their guacamole hummus! It's so good!
I love sweet potato fries with garam masala and just plain sweet potatoes that are roasted to perfection until they're slightly burnt... but I also love sweet potatoes in soups and stir-fries and what I'm trying to say is that sweet potatoes are always delicious in every iteration.
Fave TJ's product is probably their peach salsa.
I literally just bought TJ's pumpkin butter for the first time. I looove it mixed in with my morning oatmeal. I also really love their frozen chocolate covered bananas. Actually I just wrote a blog post about TJ's, haha.
omg i love those chocolate covered pb nuggets too!! but their chocolate covered raising and cranberries come in a very close second and third. soooo good.
i cant beleive this is your first time with tjs pumpkin butter, but better late than never :) i love it with hummus and crans on a sandwich. yup.
I neeeed pumpkin butter! A month or so ago I decided on getting apple butter instead. What was I thinking?! I mean, apple butter is pretty good, but I've clearly got to get on the pumpkin butter band wagon stat...
I've only been to Trader Joe's a handful of times. I remember buying a yummy dried fruit and nut mix. I think I need to try those pretzels, though- yum!
I love roasted sweet potatoes with salt, pepper and ketchup.
Yum yum! My favorite way is cold, cubed sweet potatoes with a pb/soy sauce dressing...so good!
Im in love with their egg white ranchero salad and their bbq popped potato chips!
I like sweet potatoes any which way, but just not raw.
umm most all of TJ's trail mixes are out of this world!! i love the sesame almonds and the sweet and spicy pecans! I also love the valencia PB
I have been OBSESSED with sweet potatoes lately!!
sweet potatoes with almond butter + cinnamon! you have to try the japanese or asian sweet potato! (they are reddish skinned with a white flesh) my favorite!!
You sure have had a fiber-filled day!
I have never tried pumpkin butter! Do I need to get on the wagon?
I wonder if they have it at Whole Foods?
Love this idea! Hopefully I'll be able to try it soon because I'm really hoping I can get my mom to pick me up a jar of TJ's pumpkin butter on her trip to the States next week! :D
Usually I just eat them baked plain, but I have a feeling this would totally take them to the next level!
I LOVE to put salsa on top of a sweet potato!! If I'm feeing crazy some plain Greek yogurt too!
Wow- that sounds sooo good! My favorite Trader Joes product is their Almond Flax Seed butter- have you had it? It's awesome.
My favorite sweet potato recipe is either with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, or with cream cheese and diced walnuts. If your haven't tried that one, definitely give it a try!
I love their almond butters, dried peaches, and dried strawberries. Sounds like a delish sweet potato combo!
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