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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I’ve made this now three times, my husband and I, especially my husband, love it! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
I’m sorry to read of your break-up; relationships can be tough.
This is in my fridge setting up for the morning. I licked my spoon and I’m excited at how good it already tastes but curious about how this turns into pudding? I know nothing about chia seeds, went and got them just to make this recipe, but I’m guessing they plump up or something?? Regardless, i trust you – I made your hummingbird bread today and it was insane, and I have made many other of your meat recipes, my favorite being the breakfast meatza. Sorry about your breakup 🙁 Sounds like you’ve got a healthy perspective on it all, that’s more than SO many can say! Hang in there and THANK YOU for epic recipes and your real, honest, open, fun, funny blog. LOVE IT!
Oh sweet wonderful girl… what a light you are!! Your spark and spunk are contagious… break ups are always the result of being out of integrity with truth… feel the hurt and then rejoice! rejection is simply re-direction… The best is yet to come, and YOU deserve nothing less!! Blessings
I made this last week, & we LOVE it! I’m making another double batch tonight! Yummmmmmm!
Hello, Do you use black or white chia seeds? Do either taste just as yummy?
I’ve only has black chia seeds
Loving your blog currently. I’m fairly new to the paleo diet world, so I’m trying to do my best to stock up on recipes now. Your posts are so personal, well written, and informative! Love them! I’m also loving this recipe- everything I love in one dish (especially coffee).
I made this last night! However, I’m doing the whole life challenge so I couldn’t have maple syrup or honey. So instead I just put 3 packets of stevia in it! I also didn’t have coconut milk so I just used almond milk. It still turned out great! I love it! I put some raisins on top this morning and it’s delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
This recipe is very good; however it’s rather high in calories for weight watchers…just an FYI
thanks for the info. i’m not one to look at calories or points, though
I can’t stomach coconut milk for some reason. Do you think almond milk would work as a substitute?
almond milk
I am so with you about the sober conversation.The post- break up abyss sucks. There seems to be no quality guys around that aren’t with other people… Just boring, socially awkward single dudes that wear a lot of plaid and stand around and talking to no one. Plus, I’m a single mom that got dumped 5 weeks after giving birth… Luckily, I feel much better 9 months later. Good luck! Keep cooking! You are amazing, and there are millions of guys in this world. They can’t all suck.