Just Another Macaroon Monday (Giveaway)

Hi guys!! Happy Monday! Howโ€™s your morning going??

Last night, while watching the VMAs, my sweet tooth came and hit me in the face. Usually Iโ€™ll have a cup of tea and think it over, but I knew it wasnโ€™t messing around ๐Ÿ˜‰

So I made a small batch (1/2 the recipe) of Julieโ€™s flourless peanut butter cookies

cookie dough

They were Gina-fied by using a flax egg, Sucanat for the sugar and added a pinch of sea salt, some vanilla, vegan chocolate chips and cinnamon

Holy deliciousness.

cookies

There are few things in this world as good as milk and cookies ๐Ÿ˜‰

While the Pilot was eating one, in between moaning, he said, โ€œWhat IS this?โ€

Me: Flourless vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Pilot: Whatever they are, theyโ€™re evil

I think he liked them ๐Ÿ™‚ (Thanks for the recipe, Julie!)

We called it a night, and after hitting snooze at least four times this morning, I was ready for b-fast.

HOT oat bran!

oats

Looks like Fall is really here ๐Ÿ™‚

-1/3 C oat bran

-water

-1 scoop Vanilla Sun Warrior

-1/2 organic peach

-vanilla, pinch sea salt and cinnamon

-Almond milk to thin it out

Amazinโ€™.

So, in the midst of our house being in shambles from packing, we have a situation over here.

Not this situation:

mike-the-situation Source

THIS situation:

roons

a dehydrator full of roons!

Some are for Sana (I traded her for some TJs goodies), some are for a client, and some are for one of YOU ๐Ÿ™‚

Want some roons?

Just leave a comment stating something that youโ€™re excited about right now.

Iโ€™ll go first: Iโ€™m excited to be able to take power yoga whenever I want to in Orlando ๐Ÿ™‚

Winner will be chosen tomorrow morning before I post (weโ€™ll say about 8AM EST).

xoxo,

Gina

Upcoming:

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743 Comments

  1. Brynne on September 13, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    I’m excited about FALL! The fashion (sweaters, boots) and the food (apples, squash, grapes)!



  2. lay-j on September 13, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    I’m most excited about the future. Recently my ex-beau has come back into my life & although I don’t know if we’ll get back together romantically, I do know I love and appreciate just having him in my life at all.



  3. Rebecca on September 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    i’m excited for having a much more open school schedule this semester, i wont have to sit in class for 9 hours a day and will have more time to enjoy myself!



  4. Kimberly on September 13, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    My kale chips that are in the oven! someone gave me a new recipe and I cannot wait until they are done



  5. Melissa on September 13, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    I’m excited about my new business that I launched only a week and a half ago! And I’m excited at the chance to try your famous roons!



  6. Amiee on September 13, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I am super excited that I am taking my first nutrition science lab this semester! I am thinking about changing majors, so, this will be first step in testing the Nutrition waters!



  7. Dana Marie on September 13, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    I’m excited about my trip to Berlin– but I think if I won I’d eat all the roons and ruin my hard work at loosing weight ๐Ÿ™
    But good luck everyone else!



  8. Ilene on September 13, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I’m incredibly excited for this Saturday – it’s my sister’s birthday! ๐Ÿ™‚



  9. Mi-An Dela Cruz on September 13, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I am excited that my boyfriend has finally decided to start working out HARD with me! we’re joining the gym this weekend! Also excited about residency training (we both just finished medical school) so now we are applying for our residency! Very exciting!!



  10. LB on September 13, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    I’m excited about FALL!



  11. Laura on September 13, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    I’m excited about my new job. I just started last week and I love it.



  12. loulou on September 13, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    I’m excited to see my shaman tomorrow.



  13. Katherine on September 13, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    Cooler weather b/c I get to wear my new boots



  14. Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life on September 13, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    I’m excited about the opportunity to win some roons! I’ve been obsessed ever since HLS!!!!!
    I was also excited about the Jets playing tonight…however, that excitement is quickly dwindling… (insert :sigh: here) ๐Ÿ™„



  15. Sara on September 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I’m excited about the beginning of playgroups and meeting new people!



  16. KimLivesHealthy on September 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I’m excited about cold weather coming back to Orlando – just had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season last night and mm mm mmmmmm it’s been tooooo long! And excited to be able to wear my super expensive Express jeans again b/c it will be chilly soon! ๐Ÿ™‚



  17. k on September 13, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    I’ve been super excited about starting up a new pickup hockey game every monday!



  18. Jenn M on September 13, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    I’m excited about November coming soon! My boyfriend lives in Australia, and he’s coming home in November ๐Ÿ™‚ I can’t wait!



  19. Suzanne on September 13, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Okay, over 600 comments, surely someone has referenced this already, but did this question make anyone else think of the saved by the bell episode where jessie spano sings “i’m so exited” and is, oh horror of horrors, addicted to *drugs* (which for kiddie tv translates into caffeine pills, haha)?

    Anyway, remembering that period of time in my life when I watched tbs after school eating pop-tarts until i had to go to gymnastics makes me…. SO EXCITED (sung, not spoken, replete with shoulder shrugging and jazz hands)…It also makes me not a little embarrassed/amazed at my former self (pop-tars?!?!)



  20. kyla on September 13, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    I’m excited for hell week to be over ( 3 tests in 4 days) and then to see my family this weekend! They’re coming down for a short visit!



  21. Natalie (The Sweets Life) on September 13, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    I am excited that I’m leaving for vacation tomorrow! Kennebunkport and Boston, here I come!! ๐Ÿ™‚



  22. Steph on September 13, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    Love your blog! I am excited that nine months after I began my WLJ, I am still trucking along and making healthier choices every day.



  23. Melinda H. on September 13, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I’m so excited that fall is finally here (loooove pumpkin recipes) AND I am in my last semester of nursing school! woohoo! ๐Ÿ™‚



  24. Jenn on September 13, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    I’m excited to go to my next zumba class! I went to my first class this past Saturday and fell in love!! Can’t wait for Saturday!



  25. Shannon on September 13, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    I am excited about the approach of fall and the massive amounts of pumpkin I will consume this season!



  26. Whitney P. on September 13, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    I’m really excited for a new semester of school to begin!



  27. Melody on September 13, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    I’m excited that all 4 kids are in school and I can go back to work for the 1st time in 10 years and start talking to adults again ๐Ÿ™‚



  28. Charlotte on September 13, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I am excited for PUMPKIN to start making an appearance in my grocery store again. Also excited to go to sleep, so I’m going to get started on that.



  29. *Andrea* on September 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    i’m excited about fall foods – freshly picked apples, butternut squash, cranberry sauce!



  30. ezzie on September 13, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    i’m excited about my ballet class tomorrow! ๐Ÿ˜€



  31. Nicole on September 13, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    I just decided at 26 to go back to school to become an R.D. I am in my third week of school and SOOO excited! I love where this is taking me!



  32. Nikki on September 13, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Halloween!



  33. April on September 13, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    I’m excited for the fall weather & even more for fall eats!!



  34. April on September 13, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    I’m excited for Fall eats & weather!!



  35. Kristin on September 13, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    I love power yoga too, it’s completely amazing. I am currently excited about being back in school, I’ve waited 4 years for it.



  36. Erin W. on September 14, 2010 at 12:07 am

    I’m excited about tomorrow – we are going to Savannah, GA!!! I can’t wait. ๐Ÿ™‚



  37. Shannon on September 14, 2010 at 12:12 am

    I’m excited for the weather to cool down (I’m in Arizona!!) And I’m excited for the holidays…I love this time of year!



  38. Brittany on September 14, 2010 at 12:17 am

    I’m excited for the fall, the cooler weather and apple cider!



  39. Lindsay on September 14, 2010 at 12:24 am

    I am excited for my change in work schedules!! ๐Ÿ™‚



  40. Stacie on September 14, 2010 at 12:25 am

    I’m excited about the 6 week boot camp I started today to get my butt back into shape!! I’m sore but it is soooo worth it.



  41. Elizabeth on September 14, 2010 at 12:28 am

    I am excited to see progress in my weight loss goal! Thank you for the giveaway, Gina! I would be thrilled to win!



  42. Sana on September 14, 2010 at 12:29 am

    I assume I won’t be able to enter this giveaway ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I am excited about some goodies that are going to be headed my way in the mail!!



  43. Kelly on September 14, 2010 at 12:29 am

    I am so excited to try my first hot yoga class next week!! Yay!… and possibly win some ‘roons! ๐Ÿ™‚



  44. Dee on September 14, 2010 at 12:58 am

    I’m totally excited about the launch/upgrade of my blog!! ๐Ÿ˜€



  45. kari on September 14, 2010 at 12:59 am

    i’m excited to be visiting friends and family for a couple weeks!



  46. Amy @ Amy Starts To Run on September 14, 2010 at 1:24 am

    I’m super excited for my upcoming wedding and honeymoon!



  47. Elizabeth on September 14, 2010 at 1:24 am

    I’m excited about my Masters in Public Health Program that I just started at the University of Illinois at Chicago! My classmates are already making a habit to see what I’ll bring for lunch/dinner (b/c my classes fall at the most inconvenient times!) I’d LOVE to bring in some macaroons! But I probably won’t want to share!



  48. ashley on September 14, 2010 at 3:01 am

    I’m excited about getting an A on my first statistics test!



  49. Janna on September 14, 2010 at 3:30 am

    I am excited about all the possibilities! I just got my dream job after being unemployed for nearly 9 months…so NOW is the time to take back control of my life and my health! Here is to a new start!



  50. elaine on September 14, 2010 at 3:43 am

    I am very excited about hearing back for a job that I just interviewed for and REALLY want. Fingers crossed!!