Today was one of the most perfect days, weather wise, that we’ve had in New York this Spring thus far. It was quite hot (it got up to 92!), but the mild breeze offset the extreme temperatures, and made for pure sunny paradise.

I started this unseasonably warm day with a huge bowl of mixed cereal! I combined 365 brand cornflakes, cascadian farms cinnamon crunch, and honey kix, topped the bowl off with a sliced banana and strawberries, and drowned them in a pool of creamy vanilla hempmilk. I also had a small spoonful of peanut butter, just ’cause. This delicious blend kept me going all morning!

Once again, I whipped out the trusty hummus container come lunch time, and came up with this bad boy of a sandwich-

Caramelized Onion Hummus on Whole Grain Nut and Seed Bread stacked with Grilled and Raw Vegetables.

I think this was the best sandwich I’ve ever made, no exaggeration! It was my first time trying Sabra’s Caramelized Onion Hummus, and let me just say that it was one of my favorite sabra flavors yet! The subtle sweet flavor from the onion complemented the rich and creamy texture of the hummus with perfection. As far as the veggies are concerned, I first grilled up some sliced zucchini and tomato which really brought the sandwich alive and added an unexpected exciting twist to it. Aside from the grilled veggies, I piled my hummus-slathered pieces of bread with lots of sprouts, shredded carrot, roasted red pepper, and cucumber slices. The sandwich was hearty, filling, and packed with nutrients! Oh, and it was extremely tasty to boot. ;)

I was going to eat my apple alongside my sandwich as I typically do, but this little guy had bigger and better things in it’s future-

Warm, Sliced Granny Smith topped with Cinnamon, Drizzled Almond Butter, and a Sprinkling of Nature’s Path Granola.

Man, oh MAN was this spectacular! I heated the apple, once topped with the almond butter, in the microwave and once topped with the granola, it tasted like a super decadent, deconstructed apple crisp! In actuality, this snack was extremely healthy and well balanced- fiber from the apple, protein and fat from the almond butter, and carbs from the granola. Perfection!

Of course I had to take advantage of this wondrous weather and take a stroll along Central Park. You know what that means!

Once I got home, I was getting hungry once again (surprise, surprise), so I made myself a delicious and nutritious salad for dinner-

Lemony Chickpea Salad Over Couscous and Arugula

This was SO SIMPLE to assemble, guys. Seriously, it took me about 15 minutes max to put this together. First, I cooked up 1/3 cup dry couscous in veggie broth that I spiked with black pepper, thyme, and lemon juice. Once cooked through, I let it sit while I threw together the chickpea salad. I used about 3/4 can rinsed and drained chickpeas (would’ve loved to use homemade, but I was pressed for time), a roasted pepper, caramelized onions, a handful of plump raisins, and a healthy scoop of toasted pinenuts. I tossed the salad with a simple dressing consisting of olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of agave, basil, thyme, oregano, S+P. I dumped the cooked couscous and about 1/2 of the chickpea salad on top of a bed of peppery arugula, and voila! Dinner was served. Halfway through, I headed back to the fridge and grabbed the hummus and added a big glob on top, for good measure. Easy and delicious!

After letting my dinner digest for a while, I was finally in the mood to add a little sweetness into my life. I settled on an absolutely fabulous yogurt mess- 3/4 cup fage, 1/4 cup pumpkin, truvia, cinnamon, 1 MASHED banana, and a handful of kashi golean. After I snapped the picture, I proceeded to mix the entire thing up. This was one of the best yogurt bowls to date! The mashed banana really made all the difference in the world- not only did it add extra sweetness, but it lent a rich and creamy texture as well as volume. In a slightly larger portion, this would make for an outstanding breakfast. Especially with some juicy raisins and almond/peanut butter added to the mix!

Although I was basking in the sun today, I must admit that it’s worn me out quite a bit- I’m exhausted at the moment! Plans for tonight consist of- me, my bed, green tea, and a good movie/book. It’s the simple things in life, folks!