Break ups are the worst. They make us question why we even decided to get in another relationship. And make us wonder what we could have changed to make it work. But sometimes we just have to face the fact, the relationship didn’t work and we are back on our own. I love relationships. I love loving someone and having them love me back. But I guess sometimes love isn’t enough. It still never seems to get easier.
While I tried not to completely drown in my relationship sorrows, Sergio helped me drown myself in chocolate peanut butter swirl frozen yogurt topped with chocolate sauce and chocolate sprinkles. Yeah, I got chocolate wasted. Thankfully it didn’t make me sick. But I thought chocolate wasted would be better than alcohol wasted. Alcohol leads to depression. Depression leads to text messages. Nothing good comes from texting, I know that for a fact.
In another effort to keep from constantly crying, I took on a mom roll. Meaning babysitting a couple dogs. Children aren’t that fun. Dogs are. And small dogs are pretty great, other than their love for barking. At anything. Parked cars. Grass. Fences. Really anything they can find to bark at. What they don’t seem to love to do is poop outdoors. Instead they felt the need to leave their tootsie rolls for me to step on. Twice. But they made up for it by cuddling with me constantly. I understand while people like small dogs, it’s like your own grown up style teddy bear. A socially acceptable one. I haven’t had a teddy bear in years, but having a fluffy little bear-dog sleep right next to me is even better than I remember. I kind of want a dog. I need a cuddle buddy.
Are you suddenly grossed out by tootsie rolls now? I sure am.
I pretty much took the long weekend to think about things. My last break up was covered up with alcohol and trips to sketchy dance clubs to keep from thinking about it. They didn’t seem sketchy to me at the time, but when I go downtown now, I always wonder what I was thinking when I actually liked going to those bars. Laura and I spent one night downtown, not drinking since we had to get back to our pups, and I wondered why anyone liked to spend their nights down there. Sure, you get whistled at by guys who can’t even spell their own name, but the bars are too loud to have a conversation with anyone. And conversations are usually dull. Am I just getting to that age where hiking up my skirt shorter than it falls in order to appeal to the opposite sex sounds like an awful night out? Or is it that I just like having sober conversations? I really don’t know. What I do know is that I got a parking ticket. All signs are pointing towards Juli staying out of downtown. I’m listening to the signs. And getting chocolate wasted.
Overnight Chocolate Coffee Chia Breakfast Pudding
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (chilled)
- 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend brewed coffee, coconut milk, almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cocoa powder in a blender.
- Place the blended mixture into a resealable large jar (or 2 smaller jars) then add chia seeds. Seal jar and shake.
- Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 3+ hours.
- Eat up. Breakfast is served.
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Juli, I’m addicted to chia pudding and coffee. This recipe is my kindred!!! Thank you! Please know that while we (your blog followers and lovers) aren’t the same as having a man in your life, we love you for all you do. Take your time and cry really hard bc it will help…. But then pick up the corners of your mouth a and turn that frown upside down because you have so much to be happy for. We love you!! Keep up the awesome work <3
Also, don’t forget to fully indulge in your Modcloth habit, because if I’ve learned one thing about breakups, it’s that not having a man means more money to spend on yourself. And you totally deserve it.
oh lord. i totally did today. new boots coming my way!!
juli, sad face. it’ll get easier with time.
happy face for the recipe. will be trying it soon.
I’m sorry about the breakup, Juli 🙁 It might not help to hear now, but I’d like to take this moment to remind you how awesome you are. Seriously. You’re like a comic-genius-paleo-rock-star. And that’s just what I know from the internet. I can only imagine how cool you are in the real world. Whoever he is, you don’t need him and it’s his loss.
lululemon and froyo cure all.
Love your blog and love this recipe, going to try tomorrow! Sorry to hear about the sad heart- keep friends on call and even better, road trip if you can! oh, and if you want a great way to vent- read out loud Thug Kitchen recipes at the top of your lungs. Kinda like shock therapy 😉
I went through a break up recently and it was awful. I mean, our break up was amicable but I had some serious issues with my friends still hanging out with him (so at least you don’t have THAT problem). Anyway, I’m rooting for you Juli. I think the best thing to do is spend time with the people that you love and care about. Do things that you enjoy as well (I rocked my very first half marathon, though I know you hate running). Also, try something new (I did stand up) and make sure that you call your mom and bff lots and lots.
Yea, sorry for the crappiness. But thank you for the yummyness! It has already been delicious!
I don’t know you, but I still find this place humorous.
Virtual hugs during your time of transition. These periods of forced growth are painful, but I see that you already realize their place in your life.
Regarding “kitchen mishaps”, you know the old saying: “Good choices come from experience; experience comes from bad choices.”
Made this today and just tried a little – it is so yummy!!!