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

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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 ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ˜€



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚



  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. ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚



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

    Wow those cookies do look evil! ๐Ÿ™‚ 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. ๐Ÿ™‚



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

      congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚



  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!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚



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

      have fun- she has some incredible recipes in there ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚



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

    I’m excited for an upcoming road trip!!! Always a good time ๐Ÿ™‚



  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! ๐Ÿ™‚



  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 ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™ 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 ๐Ÿ™‚



  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? ๐Ÿ˜‰



  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 ๐Ÿ™‚