Just Another Macaroon Monday (Giveaway)

Hi guys!! Happy Monday! How’s your morning going??

Last night, while watching the VMAs, my sweet tooth came and hit me in the face. Usually I’ll have a cup of tea and think it over, but I knew it wasn’t messing around 😉

So I made a small batch (1/2 the recipe) of Julie’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 😉

While the Pilot was eating one, in between moaning, he said, “What IS this?”

Me: Flourless vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Pilot: Whatever they are, they’re evil

I think he liked them 🙂 (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 🙂

-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

Amazin’.

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 🙂

Want some roons?

Just leave a comment stating something that you’re excited about right now.

I’ll go first: I’m excited to be able to take power yoga whenever I want to in Orlando 🙂

Winner will be chosen tomorrow morning before I post (we’ll say about 8AM EST).

xoxo,

Gina

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743 Comments

  1. Suzanne on September 13, 2010 at 11:44 am

    I’m excited to go to the eminem/jay-z concert tomorrow at yankee stadium!



  2. gelsey on September 13, 2010 at 11:45 am

    I’m excited that I finally declared my major and know what I want to do with my life 🙂



  3. Elise on September 13, 2010 at 11:46 am

    I’m excited for my new bedroom/bathroom makeover….and for the possibility of getting to taste those ‘roons!



  4. elyse on September 13, 2010 at 11:46 am

    I’m excited for this week of workouts. I’m trying out some stuff I don’t usually do so we’ll see how it goes! hopefully it fits my schedule like a glove 😀



  5. Christine on September 13, 2010 at 11:46 am

    i’m excited for my first triathlon this weekend! and to wear my tri shorts and tank for the first time!!



  6. Lara on September 13, 2010 at 11:48 am

    I’m really excited to experience Boston in the fall. I can’t wait to see all those beautiful fall colors.



  7. Kat on September 13, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I’m excited that fall is here. I’m ready for the baking, hot chocolate and holidays!!



  8. Maria @ Oh Healthy Day on September 13, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I’m excited about my very first 5K race this weekend! A year ago I could barely run a few minutes without having to stop, now I’m planning to run three miles!



  9. Danielle on September 13, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I am excited that in the next couple of months I will be interviewing for a residency position in emergency medicine. My dreams of becoming a doctor are only a few short months away.



  10. Dianna on September 13, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I am excited about alot of things, new fall tv shows, the leaves changing and it being a little cooler outside but I am most excited that I am finally going to follow my dreams and make a plan to move to NYC. So very excited and scared.



  11. Lauren on September 13, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I’m excited that Husband and I got a glimmer of hope both for a job for him after law school and for the possibility of it being in our hometown of Asheville. Translation: we could be going home in a year!!!



  12. Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) on September 13, 2010 at 11:51 am

    I am excited about my spin class tomorrow morning! I kinda wish it was today bc I’m cool like that ;P



  13. Ashlee on September 13, 2010 at 11:51 am

    I am excited because my wedding is exactly 2 months away from today!!



  14. Meghan on September 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I’m excited about trying hot yoga tonight for the first time (this is my first yoga experience EVER!!)



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

      ahhhh! you’ll love it 🙂



  15. Natalie on September 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I’m excited for my parents’ upcoming to move to Napa Valley…and for us to get to visit!!



  16. Lauren on September 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I am excited about my new job!



  17. Christy on September 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I am excited that I have an interview for my dietetic internship this weekend!!! Fingers crossed that I get accepted and I will be a Registered Dietitian by this time next year!



  18. Courtney on September 13, 2010 at 11:54 am

    I am excited about the possibility of my husband getting a new job!



  19. Keri on September 13, 2010 at 11:54 am

    I’m excited that it is fall and I get to run in beautiful temps!



  20. Rebecca on September 13, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I’m excited that my son’s first football game is tomorrow! Not that I like football…honestly, I still don’t quite understand the sport. However, I am excited there is finally something in middle school that excites HIM. 🙂



  21. Jocelyn on September 13, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I’m excited to try out those vegan peanut butter cookies you just made!!



  22. Kirby on September 13, 2010 at 11:57 am

    I’m excited that I got an email with the subject “Possible yoga teaching job” this morning!



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 12:04 pm

      whoo hoo!



  23. Kristy on September 13, 2010 at 11:57 am

    I can not wait for culinary school to start!!!! Only 3 more weeks… Oh, yea and I just colored my hair dark brown, very fallish! (My first time being non-blonde in my entire life) Yay!



  24. caronae on September 13, 2010 at 11:59 am

    I’m excited about talking to my doctor on Wednesday and figuring out everything going on with my health so that I can feel well again!



  25. jenna on September 13, 2010 at 11:59 am

    i’m excited for your avo. hair treatment!! my hair needs all the help it can get these days! summer dayz can be so hard on your hair.



  26. Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries on September 13, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Macaroons are my favorite and I have always wanted to try yours!
    I’m excited about trying a new place for dinner (Panzanella) tomorrow night! Oh, and about potentially winning this giveaway 🙂



  27. Maren on September 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Wow those cookies do look evil! 🙂 I think I might have to try those ones out! I am excited for the Corporate Cup here in Omaha on Sunday!! It’s a 10k and it’s my first one. I am sooo nervous and excited! and I’m finally completely injury-free, so I’m hoping it’s going to be a great success! Hope you have a great day!



  28. Kate on September 13, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    oooh i’m SO excited to go home next week for my sister’s bridal shower that i’m throwing with my mom!



  29. Jessica on September 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    I am excited to start my health coaching. Just putting the finishing touch’s together before I start taking clients!



  30. Jen on September 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    I’m excited that I am in the last week of my first trimester and feel great! Can’t wait until March. 🙂



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 12:04 pm

      congratulations! 🙂



  31. Lindsey on September 13, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    I’m excited my fiance will be home from his deployment soon!!!!



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 12:04 pm

      that’s amazing – so happy for you 🙂



  32. Christine on September 13, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    I am excited for our vacation to the beach next week!



  33. Monica on September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Saying goodbye to humidity and hello to fall boots:) I hope I win, your roons always look awesome!



  34. Emily (For Sweets Sake) on September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I’m excited to get married in less than 3 weeks!! yayyy!!!! 🙂



  35. Danielle C. on September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I am excited to start training for my first marathon this week! Also excited for a sushi date with one of my BFF’s tonight.



  36. Lauren on September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I’m excited to run my 2nd half marathon this weekend!



  37. gigi on September 13, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I’m excited about starting a new job on Wednesday. I’m gonna have to try those cookies, I’m a PB junkie!



  38. Kat (My Fruity Life) on September 13, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    I’m so excited for my new book that just came in the mail – The Kind Diet 🙂



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 12:08 pm

      have fun- she has some incredible recipes in there 🙂



  39. Maya on September 13, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Love the blog post title! I’m excited that summer is lingering a bit longer. I wasn’t ready to bust out the sweaters quite yet!



  40. Chris on September 13, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I’m excited to learn how to play tennis! I just signed up for a 8 week class with my best friend — here’s to trying something new 🙂



  41. Stacy on September 13, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    I’m excited for an upcoming road trip!!! Always a good time 🙂



  42. Krystyn on September 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    I’m excited because we just bought a house and will be moving in this weekend! Thanks for the opportunity to try some of your macaroons!



  43. suki on September 13, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    I’m excited about my Hawaii trip in October! 🙂



  44. Julisa on September 13, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    I am excited about getting scuba certified this weekend in Costa Rica!!!



  45. Deanna on September 13, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I’m excited about having a baby in April!



  46. Jenn on September 13, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I’m excited about moving into a new place (kinda like you!) Unfortunately a house we REALLLLY loved was rented 🙁 🙁 but there’s another one we like that I would actually be able to have a yoga room in! woo hoo! Crossing my fingers!! (for the house and macaroons lol)



  47. Jeanne on September 13, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I’m excited that one of my photos is going to be part of a feature in Artful Blogging Magazine 🙂



  48. Kelly on September 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I’m excited about the brie cheese I have in my fridge. It’s all about the small things, right? 😉



  49. Bonnie on September 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    excited that I lost 1.5 pounds my first week of doing WW online!



  50. Laura T. on September 13, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    yay for giveaways! i am PUMPED that i am in my hometown so i can hit up whole foods & trader joes and stock up on all my favorite goodies 🙂