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.
___________
You May Also Like:
Toasted Maple Pecan Overnight Chia Pudding
“Peanut Butter” and Jelly Overnight Chia Pudding
______________
Click Here To Get All My PaleOMG Recipes Into Your Meal Planner With Real Plans!
I may be compensated through my affiliate links in this post, but all opinions are my own. This compensation helps with expenses to keep this blog up and running! Thank you for your support with PaleOMG!
I think your break up made you even more hilarious. Silver lining?
My grandma used to say “In a Hundred
Years you will never know the Difference”!
I’m totally with you there – chocolate wasted is the way to go! I’m 3 months post-breakup (that was out of LEFT freakin’ field) and I’m in the same boat – where does one go to meet guys if not downtown to the bars, which I despise? I say we just get some pets and give them all our love.
PS – I think I need my own Sergio. Cause seriously, none of my friends even suggested getting chocolate wasted. Or alcohol wasted. I need new friends, clearly.
Sorry to hear about your breakup, they are definitely the worst.:-( I’ll skip any platitudes but will say to go with what you are feeling, just don’t let them take over you.
I love your recipes! This pudding is fab! I am doing the 21 day sugar detox and used 1/2 greenish banana instead of the honey to provide some sweetness. I was licking the bowl before I realized my coworkers were giving me strange looks. ha! Though now I can’t wait until the detox is done so I can try the coco puffs!
I’m sorry that your heart is aching. Thank you for being so open, as you always are; it is so refreshing because many of us can relate in so many ways.
Your comment about going to the clubs reminded me of this funny video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4TH02_uMJI
hahaha i love that. i’m only 25 and i’m already like that
This is beyond legit! Thank you SO much for posting such great recipes.
Boo on the failed relationship. On a positive note, I just introduced a friend to your website and she is extremely excited (particularly about this recipe because it mixes her two favorite things: coffee and chocolate pudding). Thanks, Juli!! Keep your chin up, and your smile wide.
Dang darlin’ sorry things didn’t work out for you. Keep your chin up cause I think I speak for a good portion of men when I say a gorgeous woman with cooking skills like yours is highly desired and hard to find. That being said I just found your site and after looking through several recipes I can’t wait to try some of the deserts. I haven’t indulged in stuff like that in months as a part of my very strict dieting habits so I’m excited to have something a little sweet and guilt free.
BTW I tried to give it 5 stars but my phone won’t do it.
They say it’s called a breakup because it’s broken. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through a breakup, but isn’t it better to realise it now, than to go into something that could not be healthy for either of you.
Thanks for the recipe. I’ve printed it out, and plan on trying it out asap.
Usually when I find a recipe there would always be one ingredient I don’t have. Not the case with this one. I had all of them, so decided to make this for breakfast this morning.
Not only was it super easy, I was actually doubtful it was going to set. Yes I know I should have more faith.
This morning when I opened my container, I was pleasantly surprised. It had set.
It was moussy and chocolately and it the spot in all the right places. I will definitely be making this for breakfast again, and for dessert for some friends.
Super easy and delish!
I had this today, finally (forgot to take my jar o’ puddin’ to work with me yesterday!!!), and I loved it! Ate it with cherries. YUM!