Good morning everyone
Special thanks to Jenn over at Peas and Crayons for hosting another week of WIAW
My day started at 5:30 with this awesome speedy run! It left me feeling high all morning! After the run, I did my Tank Top Tabata! My arms were burning!
I prepped breakfast the night before and dug right into my overnight oats. Of course, I topped with my the homemade chia peanut butter because this stuff is seriously addicting! I also enjoyed my coffee, which consisted of almond milk and coffee.
After breakfast we decided to bake some cookies. Part of the reason was that I need to finish up this peanut butter without actually sitting with the jar by myself and consuming the entire thing! We made these Chia Peanut Butter Cookies, but I made some modifications.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup spelt flour
all purpose or gluten-free flour - 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
butter, room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup peanut butter ( I used my homemade peanut butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chunks or chip
The results….
Breakfast really kept me full and around 11, after Sara and I had her story hour at the library I had an apple.
Sorry, recycled picture
I had a lunch work meeting which I brought Sara too, so I didn’t really get to photograph lunch. Actually, I didn’t really eat much at the meeting. They had deli trays, which isn’t really my thing. There were some veggies and salads which I munched on but it didn’t do the trick. When we got home around 2:00 I chowed on this leftover bowl of Kabocha Squash tots from the night before! AMAZING!
Before we ran off to gymnastics class I prepped this for dinner! I found it on Pinterest last week!
Hummus chicken was a HUGE hit! The best part was that the veggies were part of the recipe and all done in one dish! I added some quinoa on the side. Awesome pinned dinner that I will for sure be making again!
Did you think I would end the day without some of these?
So good and the best part is that you really can’t feel so guilty after eating them! The recipe makeover was a huge success.
Do you have any new Pinterest discoveries?
Would like to hear about the hummus chicken.
I made some butternut squash shepherd’s pie that I found on pinterest. And some cauliflower rice risotto. Both so good!
I love when recipes work out like that. Your hummus chicken looks great.
Oh both those recipes sound amazing… I love when a Pinterest find turns out to be amazing- ever wonder what we did before Pinterest? I’d love the recipes for both!
I have no idea what I did before Pinterest! And both recipes are up on my blog. I included the original recipe links too.
The chia peanut butter looks amazing! I’ve always been hesitant to try making my own pb but now I may have to just do it!
It’s SO good and SOOO easy! It has the most amazing fresh taste
Yup, the squash looks heavenly!
As well as the cookies – especially with a homemade PB. Mmm!
The sea salt has some an amazing flavor!!! I highly suggest using unsalted nuts and then adding in some sea salt– perfect taste and I could still taste them in the cookies!
I am so envious you are a morning runner! I have such a hard time doing this before work.
Sarah
anythingbetween.blogspot.com
Thanks– If it doesn’t happen in the morning– it will never happen…you get used to it over time
I’ve been wanting to make those cookies and I love your modifications! I also have been addicted to making nutbutters lately, but I need to try your recipe and add chia seeds. Tomorrow, I’m posting my Snickerdoodle Cashew Butter…..believe me it’s to die for! Happy WIAW!
That sounds INSANE!! I can’t wait to check it out I’m a huge fan of your blog!
Wow, great job on a killer run! I did a 5K in 27 last night and was dying! Thanks for sharing the chicken recipe–totally just went and pinned it!
Nothing beats the runner’s high, and such a well deserved one!
Yum! Chia Peanut Butter sounds delish! I tried to make a “Nutzo” type butter the other day but it turned out a little dry. Oh well, I never mind trying and sampling nut butters
Those cookies sound awesome!!
I’m finally getting into Pinterest…pinning a lot of “to make” recipes!
Oh it’s SOOO addicting! It’s changed my cooking!! Love it!
Love pinterest!! Its great for finding fun new foods to try
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