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

Upcoming:

Custom workout from Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises

Avocado hair treatment recipe

Zumba video

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743 Comments

  1. Ashley on September 13, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I’m excited about my very first trip to Whole Foods yesterday! Haha, it was just as magical as I thought it would be. Totally worth the 2 1/2 hour drive.



  2. Michelle on September 13, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I am excited that I only have 3 hours left at work!!!



  3. Katie on September 13, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I’m excited that I’ve finally started Nursing school AND for my sister’s wedding in October!!



  4. Jennifer K. on September 13, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I’m excited because my dear hubby finally agreed I could go ahead and replace my decrepit Hamilton Beach blender with a Vita-Mix! Can’t wait until it gets here!

    P.S. I read your blog everyday and love it!



  5. Tayla on September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I am excited for the newness that fall brings, the smell of crisp apples, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, apple cider, pulling out the sweaters, the cool breeze…Ah, the simple things, they excite me 🙂



  6. Morgan M on September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I’m excited because my sister is getting married this weekend!



  7. Therese on September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I’m excited to hear about your avocado hair treatment! Just this morning I was thinking that my hair was getting a little dry.



  8. Allison on September 13, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    I’m excited for the Fall! My favorite season! 🙂



  9. Ilana on September 13, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    This morning I got back into my Pilates studio for a killer Tower session. Mostly what excites me is that I have a LOT of work to do to get back on top! I feel like such a nerd for being excited to work out 🙂



  10. Nicole on September 13, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    I am very excited to move into a new (much bigger) house in the next month! Love your blog!



  11. Emily N on September 13, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Ummm..I’m excited about that avocado hair treatment thing you have listed in the upcoming section! I mean, I already eat like 6 avocados a week, so you know I’m serious about this!
    Something also exciting coming up: I have a 5 week vacation in December and I cannot wait to plan something amazing!



  12. Dana on September 13, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I’m excited to get married in June!



  13. laura on September 13, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    im excited for the start of fall and all things pumpkin, squash, and apples!



  14. Astrid on September 13, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Today is my birthday! That is super exciting!



  15. Jen F. on September 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I’m excited that I get to start a new job next Monday!! Woot woot!!



  16. Leah on September 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I’m excited that with practice, I’m becoming a better swimmer!



  17. Kristen on September 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I very excited to be starting the school year! I am 28 and I finally figured out what I wanted to do in life and this is my last year before I can start my journey into the medical field!



  18. umd98 on September 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I am excited about possibly winning some of your famous macaroons!!



  19. jenna on September 13, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    i am excited for pumpkin spice coffee, yummmm!



  20. Kelly Michelle on September 13, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I’m really excited for my trip to visit some friends in Pittsburgh next week!



  21. Kelly on September 13, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I’m super excited about fall! And my new bfast, hot oat bran with protein ice cream over it… yummm – had it 3 times this weekend – once w/pumpkin for lunch!



  22. Melissa on September 13, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I am excited for Pumpkin Latte’s (made with Soy or almond milk!) My body does not like the cold weather so much but this little treat makes it ALL better!



  23. Hotchick on September 13, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I’m excited about going back to work. I’m a substitute teacher and I haven’t worked since June.



  24. Brittany on September 13, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I’m excited about my upcoming Women’s Half Marathon on the 25th!! This is my first half!



  25. Amy on September 13, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I’m excited about moving to Korea for a year for work! 🙂



  26. kim on September 13, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    i’m excited about making those cookies!
    did you sub in 1 cup of sucanet for 1 cup of sugar??



    • Fitnessista on September 13, 2010 at 1:01 pm

      it was a little less than that



  27. Hanna on September 13, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I am excited for my meeting with my pre-med advisor today!! woohoo MCAT here I come! and I am excited about taking my ACE exam next week! and I am excited about my interview! and the fact that it is sunny today!

    I have been dying to try those peanut butter cookies but I wasn’t sure if vegan-izing them would go over well – looks like it most definitely did : ) can’t wait to make them!



  28. Jessica on September 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I am excited about attending a wedding in Savannah GA this weekend! The wedding of a close friend, 90 degree weather, dinner out at Paula Dean’s Restaurant?!?!? You bet I am excited!



  29. MoniMeals on September 13, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    I am excited there is another Situation besides “Situation” from the shore.:)
    I am so excited for my trip to Maui for my b-day with my husbnad and dearest friends and family in 2 weeks!:) I look forward to one day trying some of yur roons!



  30. MorganAK on September 13, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I am super excited that the furniture store i just opened in NY appears to be taking of.. Keeping my fingers CROSSED!!!



  31. Kate on September 13, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I’m excited to try a vegan restaurant in NY tonight when I travel there for work!



  32. Allison on September 13, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I’m excited about the lovely beginnings of fall here in Raleigh. So beautiful!



  33. Kim M. on September 13, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I’m excited about to get back into my weight lifting classes at the gym. I worked out outside all summer, and now it’s time to go back for the fall and winter.



  34. Sarah on September 13, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I’m excited to for fall and being able to run outside without feeling like i’m drench in sweat the second i step outside!



  35. Jessica@tastyandtrim on September 13, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I am excited to go home to see my little sister go to her first high school homecoming 🙂



  36. Lauren on September 13, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    I am so excited about this giveaway!! LoL
    But I’m also very excited that my sister is about to have a baby any day now. I’m going to be a first time aunt and I can’t wait! 🙂



  37. Anna on September 13, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    I’m excited to go home to MA this weekend for a cousin’s wedding!



  38. Christie on September 13, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    I’m excited for vacation in 17 days and excited for cooler weather!



  39. Laura on September 13, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I’m really excited for my triathlon on Saturday!



  40. Janet on September 13, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I’m excited about the half marathon I’m running in a little over a month. I have been training and feeling great! Plus it is something I get to cross off my bucket list!



  41. Gloria on September 13, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    I’m really excited about the guy I just started dating 😉 I finally found a cute vegan my age who isn’t a total weirdo!



  42. Lindsey on September 13, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    I’m excited for fall weather, cozy sweaters, and apple cider.



  43. Stacie on September 13, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    WOW…ok, I am excited that this weekend I’m going to get to hang out with my absolute best friends of the past 15 years. Getting all dolled up and hitting the streets of Nashville, and I’m also VERY excited that my boyfriend is coming to visit me the following weekend…haven’t seen him since the end of July SN: I’ve been lusting over these ‘roons for the pasr year…hope I win :0)



  44. Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous on September 13, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    I am excited for my nephew’s upcoming 3rd birthday!



  45. Lindsay M on September 13, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    I am excited that I might get to take a nap! It’s Monday!!! Need I say more?!



  46. Jill on September 13, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    I’m excited for VEGAS!!!! (in a few weeks)



  47. Steph on September 13, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    My first Marathon is in 32 days and 13 hours from now and today is my first neice’s 1st birthday.

    Sometimes you’ve just got to satisfy the sweet tooth. Thank you for always sharing your healthier alternatives!



  48. Shaya on September 13, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    I’m excited about fall! Squash, pumpkin, pumpkinspice lattes, apples, watching movies under my Snuggie… I love this time of year!!!



  49. Cyndi on September 13, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    about to be 1 month sans refined sugar, steps to arriving at 50 in the best shape I can be!



  50. stacey w. on September 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    I am looking forward to moving and being settled like you are!!