Happy Thursday!!! Does anyone else get a long weekend? The pilot gets 4 days off work! Whoo hoo! I’m thinking some kind of getaway is in the near future 
(I hope!)
This morning I woke up to a chocolate peanut butter banana b-fast cookie. When I took my first bite, the clouds parted and the angels sang. It was muy delicioso.
I also had the standard cuppa cafe. I spent the morning relishing in the fact that it’s my active recovery day and that I didn’t need to get ready for the gym.. I studied, worked on Zumba dances and watched Martha. A few hours later I had a little snack- vanilla Chobani and about 1/5 of a granola plank. These two were destined for each other.
Chobani with it’s granola hat: (I’m almost out of Chobani and planks 
Gonna have to order some since they’re nowhere to be found in V-town!)
I went to the gym for 30 minutes of easy Oxygen mag reading on the elliptical, then came home and took the babies on their weekly PetSmart excursion (they were thrilled).
Lunch time: leftover roasted ratatouille veggies on a whole wheat wrap with a serving of crumbled goat cheese. Why have I not tried goat cheese before?!? A.mazing.
And a little fruit plate:
I’m meeting a friend for coffee very soon and the pilot’s coming home early!!! This is a huge deal because he’s been working like crazy lately… I’m stoked to get to hang out with my hubby 
Hope everyone is enjoying their day and I’ll "see" you tonight!
Much love,
G
If you get a chance, please check out Workout #3! I would love to hear your feedback!!!
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I think I may have missed the recipe of the breakfast cookie. Could you post it again, or let me know where to find it?? Thanks! This mornings’ looked especially delicious!
Oh wow! How do you make that breakfast cookie, it looks so tasty!?!?
Looooove the breakfast cookie & fruit plate – yum!!!
Have fun with The Pilot!!! How wonderful that he gets 4 days off!! Take that trip you're planning!! :0D
Hey, I’m a first time commenter and just wanted to say I love your blog! Also, I was wondering where to find the recipe for those giant breakfast cookies you make, they look fab! Thanks : )
awww have fun with your hubby
i must say – those breakfast cookies ALWAYS look fabulous!
I really like your workouts! Thanks for sharing!
here is the recipe for the oatmeal raisin cookie:
1/4 cup oats
1 tbs peanut butter
cinnamon
1/8 cup raisins
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
a little Splenda (or sweetener of your choice: agave, sucanat, real sugar, whatever you feel like)
1/8 cup fat free milk
- Mix the oats, cinnamon, protein powder and sweetener in a bowl until the peanut butter is crumbly. Add in the raisins. Add the milk and stir to combine. Press the mixture down on a small plate, making it even and round. Leave in the fridge overnight. The next morning, grab a spoon and enjoy
for the “monkey version”, skip out on the raisins, use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla and after combining all ingredients (including milk) add 1/2 mashed banana (if it’s a small banana, if it’s a large sized one, use 1/3 banana) and then press the mixture onto the plate and leave in the fridge overnight.
*if any of you try it, i’d love to hear what you think!!
hi angelcubbie!!! thanks so much for reading
the breakfast cookie looks bigger “on-screen”– i usually make it on an appetizer sized plate. it’s super filling though!!
thank you, anon
Oh my…I’m TOTALLY making this breakfast cookie asap!!!! How perfect is greek yogurt with a plank?! I find it to be the most filling snack ever! I had one this afternoon and I’m still full (and that was almost three hours ago..that never happens!). I’m SO SO SO happy you finally gave the planks a try—I just knew you would love them!
Oh! and I meant to tell you! Congrats on teaching spinning! I have actually only been to a class once (because I was scared of it!) but I loved it and can’t wait to join a gym when I move home so I can go more often. Such a great cardio workout…love the feeling afterwards!
Have a great day!
The breakfast cookie sounds SO GOOD!!
Haha, the clouds parted and the angels sang – I have GOT to try this monkey cookie!
I finally tried the granola planks this morning – yayyy!!! So, SO GOOD! Next up: adding them to Chobani!
Have fun with the hub – yay for no work…which means more play!
“Chobani with it’s granola hat.” ~ I love this description, so cute!
I’ve never tried goat cheese before, but I’m glad to hear you liked it. Maybe I’ll give it a try one day.
Hey girl-
Ok here is what the girl from my gym said about Zumba:
" Kumbia Kings, DLG, Groupo Mania. You tube is also another great resource along with googling Zumba song List, other instructors that have web pages put their song on them and tell you what part of their class they use it in."
I googled Zumba song list and tons of stuff comes up i.e:
http://www.zumbawithtanya.com/zumba_song_list.htm
http://zumbachiky.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
erica- thank you so so so much!!! i can’t wait to check these out- i really appreciate your help!!!!
sucha yummmmy post! your breakfast cookie idea is awesome…i love it! i need to give it a try so i can sing a rejoice in the morning just like u did today! haha. i hope u and the hubby get to take a lil mini getaway..or atleast have a great weekend together with lots of fun and relaxation!!
still waiting up on your weight-loss journey!!!!
hey anon- i’m sorry, i’m still waiting for my “before” pics to get here!
i’ll call and remind the madre- she’s been working a ton but has promised to send my pics as well as some tj and whole foods goodies
I just made the traditional breakfast cookie. I can’t wait to see what it tastes like in the morning!
hey shalane!!! WHOO HOO! i hope you love it as much as i do
let me know what you think!!
haha! i’m browsing your archives and it’s fun to read about the first time you tried goat cheese