Jars of Words

Pudding: you either love it or you hate it. I used to be part of the latter group. As a child, the processed taste of store-bought vanilla and its cold, jelly-like qualities mortified me. And, while I didn’t care then, those cups are wildly unhealthy. However, pudding doesn’t have to taste like it was made in a factory. There’s nothing I can do about the consistency, but with the right ingredients, pudding can be a tasty and healthy writing snack. Here is my favorite pudding recipe; all you’ll need is these ingredients and a blender: ½ tbs unsweetened cocoa powder ½ small ripe avocado ½ ripe banana 3 medium size strawberries Makes 2 servings This recipe is full of healthy fats to keep you full while writing and the cocoa powder contains antioxidants. Your story and your brain will thank you for choosing such a nourishing snack. P.S. - It tastes fantastic with granola. Enjoy!

I’m a morning writer and smoothies are easy to sip when I’m typing. So naturally, they’re my favorite breakfast. Removing your eyes from the screen to use utensils or bite a granola bar is distracting. If you write during lunch or snack as you write, you know what I’m talking about. Try drinking a smoothie instead. Set it before your laptop and sip through a straw while maintaining eye-contact with your screen. Here is my favorite smoothie recipe. ½ banana ¼ cup blueberries 3-4 strawberries ⅓ cup raspberries (this is optional and can be substituted with more blueberries) ½ scoop vanilla (or chocolate) protein powder 2 teaspoons green powder (or a handful of greens - broccoli, kale, spinach, etc.) ¼ teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon peanut butter ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or water This is a safe estimate of the ingredients I use. I usually don’t measure and throw in a handful of each. Don’t be afraid to vary the berries you use or substitute any ingredients. Enjoy!...