B-fast Relleno- sneaky giveaway ENDED
Hi friends 😀 How’s your day going? Hope it’s been lovely so far.
Lately in the mornings, I’ve had to drag Bella out of bed to go outside.
We wake up to my alarm, she covers me in Bella kisses and then she goes back to sleep until I’m ready to leave for the day. She’s not a morning person, either 😉
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Since I’ve been living in Tucson, so many Mexican food memories have come back to me. Tamales, pink cookies from the Mexican bakery, nana’s homemade tortillas and beans, salsas, etc. etc. etc. For the past couple of days, I’ve had chile rellenos on the brain. When my family and I would go to Mexico more often we would always stop to have chile rellenos at the mercado. The lady who would make them would spend all day making chile rellenos- fresh peppers stuffed with cheese and lightly fried. The egg batter was so light and crispy – they would literally melt in your mouth. Definitely swoon-worthy.
So today, the breakfast relleno was born 😉
Last night while I was making dinner, I roasted two polano peppers in the oven for 30 minutes at 350.
I popped them into a container and put them in the fridge to be waiting for this morning.
When I woke up, I cut down each pepper and removed the seeds with a knife:
and then filled each one with goat cheese 🙂
The peppers went under the broiler for 4 minutes, and while they broiled, I made some scrambled eggs (1 egg + 2 egg whites).
Stuffed the peppers with said eggs:
And served with pico de gallo (you can make fresh or buy), tea and (brown rice) toast.
Vegan? You could use vegan cream cheese of choice and a tofu scramble in lieu of eggs (tofu, peppers, nutritional yeast, sea salt, pepper and cumin)
They took less than 10 minutes to make and were AMAZING. Spicy, savory, and perfectly filling. The beautiful aroma even got Bella out of bed 😉
Well I’m off to work!
See ya laterrrrrr <3
xoxo
Gina
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the sneaky giveaway! The random winner is China, who said:
Gina, your blog is my favorite. It’s so inspiring, and the perfect mix of fitness, nutrition, and everyday life stuff. I don’t know how you manage to generate so much new content, but I’m glad you do! And here’s a secret: I’ve been dreaming of winning some of your macaroons since I started reading way back in 2010!
<3!
I appreciate all of your comments and thank you for reading, whether you’re a veteran or newbie. I am so very grateful to all of you! Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up and China, check your email 🙂
xoxo
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My mom is a macaroon lover so for Mother’s Day, I made sure her gift included a bag of Coco-Roons. Would love to share yours with her 😉 And keep doing what you do, my daily lunchtime break with your blog is something I look forward to!
I love sneaky giveaways!
I love sneaky giveaways! Can’t wait to hear more about your book – I love posts that detail the “making of”. So interesting to me!
I would love to taste those sneaky macaroons!!
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I would love to try some macaroons!
sneaky giveaway comment! the thought of your macaroons is making my mouth water 🙂
Would LOVE to win this giveaway. We don’t have much selection of healthy foods up here in Minot, ND.
Ahahahah love the sneakiness! I’ve been reading since way back in the day, so I remember those macaroon giveaways… fingers crossed I’ll get to taste some 🙂
I would love I try some of your macaroons! They look amazing <3
I would love I try some of your macaroons! They look amazing <3
Sneaky giveaway! So fun! I’ve actually followed this b-fast relleno recipe of yours before, I think as part of a Summer Shape Up a few years back?? Anyway, this has inspired me to make them again! Maybe for breakfast this weekend…!
Oh my goodness! I have been drooling over those macaroons for years now AND I love me some granola!!!
Would love to try the macaroons! Can’t wait for the book also!
Oh my gosh, can’t wait for your book Gina!
Macaroons…making my mouth water! Now I also want to try the breakfast chile rellenos!
I would love to try some treats!!
love the sneaky giveaway!
We would love to try some macaroons too!!!
Thanks for your generosity! I visited San Diego this past fall and fell in love so I would love to get a package from you, especially from your new home! 🙂 best wishes for you and your family!
Love the sneaky giveaway post! And also totally have some of the Pilot’s jalapeño turkey burgers grilling as I type! Cannot wait to dig in!
oh let me know how they turn out 🙂
Sooo soo good! My fiancé totally loved the little extra kick of the jalapeños too. Will definitely be adding these into the rotation – thanks 🙂
I would love some of your macaroons! They look so good!
I would love to try your macaroons! They are my favorite sweet treat 🙂
I ???? sneaky giveaways!!
Macaroons dance!
Bring on the goodies! 🙂
Sneaky sneaky 🙂 your macaroons sound AMAZING! As does that breakfast relleno
I love breakfast Chile relleno! Poco y moms is the absolute best but I’m going to have to try this healthy version! Also, would love to try your macaroons!
To be honest I don’t think I’ve ever had one and would love to try them.
Hoping for some yummy macaroons and San Diego love!
how fun! I love seeing your emails in my inbox, especially when they’re full of surprises 🙂
Love a sneaky giveaway for long-time loyalists!
Thanks Gina <3
Love sneaky giveaways!
That breakfast looks amazing!!
So sneaky, lady!
Now that we’re stationed on the same side of the world/country as you, it would be great to get involved in a give-away!
We are planning a San Diego trip (amongst the other USA-must dos) in the next few months, so I’m eagerly writing eat+sweat notes from your posts 🙂
Hi Gina! This weekend marks my one year of following The Fitnessista! I love your blog and recently made a batch of baked breakfast cookies! Shhh don’t tell my family that they’re healthy and nutritious!
yay!! thank you so much for reading the past year 🙂
and i won’t tell 😉
xoxo
I have enjoyed following you for the last several years, Gina! You’re always inspiring me with new food, fashion and workout ideas. Macaroons…yum.
Yay! Live sneaky giveaways ??
I love seeing all of your San Diego fun!
Love sneaky giveaways and macaroons and granola – woohoo!
Thanks for the sneaky giveaway! And the breakfast relleno is one of my favorite recipes. I make the vegan version with Daiya and tofu scramble. Also very excited for your book.
Thanks for the giveaway! Hope I win 🙂
Love San Diego!
Would love some macaroons and anything from San Diego. I miss So Cal like crazy…
Mmm! Macaroons!!! You’re so thoughtful 🙂
I did monster circuit #1 & 2 today. Will be feeling it tomorrow. Sneaky giveaway.
I love sneaky giveaways!! And I am glad it was on this one. That looks good! Making this week !
Love a sneaky giveaway! Looking forward to switching up my workouts with the summer shape up! Thanks for keeping me inspired!