This morning I had some things to do before work so I woke up at 5, headed to the gym for 30 minutes on the elliptical, and came home to git ‘er done. I had a delicious breakfast cookie waiting for me when I got home; I made a similar mixture last week and it was so good that I had to try it again!
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/2 mashed banana
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- splash skim milk
- 1 tbsp chocolate PB2
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- toppings: goji berries, Greek yogurt, pumpkin, dried fig, agave
I brought an orange and apple to work… I’m always paranoid about my apples being too noisy, so today I sliced it beforehand. Did the trick!
I also had a slice of Gluten Free Bran bread… I love more each time I have some! This recipe is a keeper.
My lunch salad did a good job of cleaning out the fridge…
In the mix:
- mixed greens
- steamed broccoli
- celery
- grape tomatoes
- goji berries
- dried cranberries
- TJ’s Vegetable Marsala burger (I missed these!)
- Goddess dressing (mixed in at work)
Danielle had bought a package of Lemon Poppyseed Heart Thrive bars and wasn’t a fan, so she gave me the remaining bar. I love these! They were great snacks when I was in Russia, and just as good today.
Dinner required little planning, but worked out perfectly.
I made SELF’s Creamy Lemon Shrimp, halving the recipe and making a few substitutions:
- Greek yogurt in place of plain yogurt/ sour cream
- celery in place of chives
- agave in place of sugar
- spinach in place of arugula
It may not look so pretty, but I really enjoyed this! It was healthy, voluminous, and filled me right up.
I packed half for lunch tomorrow; I love when I don’t have to think about what to prepare for the next day.
Dessert was Banana Soft Serve with a melted square of Bakers chocolate.
A superoon may have also sneaked its way in 
Off to watch Gossip Girl! It’s a lovely, lazy night. Have a great one.
Ooh, that bran bread looks so delicious and moist! Yum!
You are welcome! Like I said before, at this point, don’t worry so much about the half! Just go out there and have fun! Maybe i’ll see you in the crowd! Good luck!
Your dinner sounds delicious!
I’m a little late in responding to the run you had and the happiness project, but I really wanted to get a few words out!
I’m not a runner so I don’t know how helpful this is, but I really find taking a break sometimes works. I know you have a 13 miler coming up, but perhaps after that, it might work to take a break and pursue a few small other interests you have and see where it takes you. You may want to start running again, and that’s good because it probably means you do want to keep doing it. I just think a break could be a good thing, instead of something to punish yourself over!
P.S. That creamy lemon shrimp really makes me want to cook again during my free time!
Your desserts always make me smile!! xoxo
Maggie
ahh jelous of your vegging out! wasnt gg soo good? ugh little J is going down the WRONG path! so sad!
The TJ Masala Burgers are the best! I used to be addicted to them until I realized I had to stop eating gluten. Such a sad, sad day!!
I still have to try out these breakfast cookies you talk about. They sound so good!
“lil’ Veg-Out” <- love it
That shrimp looks really good! I never know what tomake with shrimp- bookmarking the recipe. Yum.
Have a great Tuesday!
Katie, glad you are feeling better!!! Im glad you are still doing the marathon : ) u have a wonderful group of supporters!!!!!!
Im loving the clean out the fridge salad, I do that too, just throw everything in it! lol!!
Banana Softserve yum!! Chocolate makes it extra yum!!!!!
Thanks for the sweet comment about Anthony too : )
Have a great day!!! xoxo
why have i never thought to slice my apple before work? i crunch away at one daily, and in addition to the noise, there is the juice running down my hand factor.
btw, on yesterday’s post – i just wanted to tell you that i think you’re being incredibly mature and level-headed about the whole situation. whatever we do in life – not just running, but everything – should be done for ourselves. running is something you do to keep your body healthy, and if it’s not having that effect anymore, both mentally and physically, then you’re right in reevaluating. maybe you just need some time away, not only to remember why you enjoyed it in the first place, but also to let your knees heal a bit. taking a break is totally ok! we don’t have to be runners all the time, or yogis all the time, or even perfect healthy people all the time. going through phases is completely normal. perfect timing for our month of yoga, right?
MMMMMMM shrimpies! i love how light they taste- but still have so much protein power!! adore. too bad most shrimp farming is terrible for the environment
and bran bread. still drooooooooooooooooooling.
you are so cute about your apples, but I have definitely felt that way before too.
HUGS TO YOU MY KATIE BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR
Great eats! You had some of my favorites: shrimpy and banana soft serve!!! YUM!!
I also have that dilemma with apples, I tried to eat one the other day in class (most people eat lunch during class because it’s long through lunch) and I couldn’t even enjoy it I was so worried about the noise!
No Gossip Girl spoilers, please!! This no TV thing is killing me a little. I do watch a few minutes, but only whatever the husband is watching because I want to spend time with him. Luckily, last night he wanted to watch House.
where is my pb2!!!!!!! hahaha sorry i just freaked out on you. it’s not your fault. i ordered that dang stuff like 3 months ago.
anyways i won’t like in saying i’m super jeal of your stash. and of that breakfast cookie!
hahaha i’m ALWAYS afraid of my loud apples where ever i am! i think thats a big reason why i’m obssessed with cutting them. i’ve even got to the point of cutting them at work with a plastic knife. yep not fun.
that shrimp recipe caught my eye as well! i think it may have to make an appearance soon. soo glad gossip girl is back, i’ve missed it.
Don’t your apples turn brown, though, if you slice them beforehand? I’m so paranoid about them being noisy that I NEVER eat apples at work!
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Gorgeous breakfast cookie!
You definitely deserve a little vegging out, both literally and figuratively.
I have tons of frozen bananas (I am a reduced produce freak!) and need to make banana soft serve asap!
I love your bfast cookie! Makes me want to have one right now.
The Lemon Poppy seed bar looks intresting and yummy!
Before I even scrolled down to read what was in your salad, I totes called it that that was a TJs masala burger! Those things are darn tasty! Nice job with all of the substituing! I get so nervous when I swap ingredients. Hope you’re having a wonderful Tuesday, m’dear
Holy Moly!
Delicious eats – I´m impressed!
That shrimp pasta looked really divine…
Have an amazing Wednesday, girl!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Def take the running one day at a time. It’s the best way to do it. If it hurts, take a few days off and actually, if you’re really worried, i don’t know if you have access to a gym/pool but you can try aqua jogging. I did it to sub out my running when i hurt my calves years ago. worked like a charm!
That shrimp salad looks divine! I might just love shrimp as much as you do
Can you believe I’ve never tried tofu noodles before!?! Hope you have a great Wednesday!
Ooh, that breakfast cookie looks SO good! I haven’t made those before, but you & Fitnessista are inspiring me to give them a try!
every meal in this post look sso amazing- esp the shrimp dinner!!
I love those little heart cookies!
And in that vein, I love having you as a friend, too. Thanks for reading the interview
Yeah, I totally can’t deal with cooking dinner every night AND packing up separate b’fasts and lunch to take to work the next day, so I always like to cook a couple servings at a time, then lunch is a no-brainer.
I was all set to go to bed now, but then I looked at your banana soft serve and…maybe I’m not going to bed now anymore.
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