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Last Chance to Be Productive

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Friday.

 

That day of the week where you can make a final push to get your work done and start Monday with a clean inbox.  Your last chance to be productive for the week.  Or you should screw around on the internet reading surveys like this.

 

Everyone seems do have done this Last Chance survey this week.  I think the first place I saw it was on Brittany’s blog.  I’m joining the party today!

 

Last food you ate?

Vitamix money shot

A post-workout protein shake.  Butternut-Cherry Bomb.  I started making this 2 years ago and it remains on of my favorites.

 

Last beverage you drank?

Water.  I drink 120 oz a day.  Constant peeing.

 

Last workout?

Leg day!  It was my FIRST workout post-competition (except for some walk/runs).  I was so thrilled to get back in the gym that I didn’t complain that it was legs.  Next competition is March!

 

Last thing you pinned?

Alexandra’s Spunky Monkey Pumpkin Pie.  Protein, peanut flour, and pumpkin.  Does it get any better?

 

Last text message you sent?

A text to my trainer complaining that I now have to take 2 weekly rest days.  Lame.

 

Last blog you visited?

Some random blog while in search of a homemade cottage cheese recipe.

 

Last tweet you sent?

A reminder to ever my NuttZo giveaway!

 

Last place you visited?

The ATM.  I walked through the drive thru on my way back from the gym.  Only slightly concerned I was going to get mugged.

 

Last time you did ab work?

Wednesday.  It was my last “off-plan” day.  Normally I’m not allowed to do much ab work, so before I got my new training plan I planked.  Am I really that neurotic?

 

Last show you watched?

Grey’s Anatomy is on as I’m drafting this post.  It’s a half-assed effort at watching… I’m paying more attention to writing this.

 

Last thing you baked? 

Mama Pea’s Pop Tarts.  Last Friday I promised I’d make the post-competition.  So glad I did.  Instead of her strawberry filling, I made a pumpkin-cinnamon center.

 

What is the last thing you Instagramed?

My new Harbinger weightlifting gloves.  A little post-competition treat to myself!

 

Last item on your to-do list today?

Review an Excel model in advance of a client call.  It’s as much fun as it sounds.

 

Do you like sprints, or do you like steady state better?

If I have to be on a treadmill, sprints.  Outside I like to steady run and watch the scenery.

 

Do you need coffee to get going in the morning?

No.  I like my morning cocktail (apple cider vinegar and FitMixer Aminos), but I do prefer to have a cup after lunch to warm up (why must they keep it so cold in my office?!) and get me through the afternoon.

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Don’t forget to enter to win a jar of NuttZo nut butter! Click here to enter.  Contest ends Tuesday at midnight!

The end of the day can’t get here fast enough because Allie and Heather are coming to spend the weekend with me!!!  So.  Excited.

Pick one (or 2 or 3…) and share your answers!

Do the powers that be keep your office at arctic temps?

 

Nuttzo Over Nut Butter + Giveaway

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Lame jokes are my favorite.

Q: What did the fish say when he hit a wall?

A: Damn.

I’ll spare you more jokes and get right to the point. Remember my post competition treat of choice? 

NuttZo was a big treat for me because I hadn’t been “allowed” nut butter on my training plan for a while, and because at ~$15 it’s a pricey jar of creamy, nutty deliciousness (worth every penny, btw).

That’s not a problem for one of you… The lovely people at Nuttzo have offered to give away a jar of the good stuff!  this is a jar of the Original flavor (my favorite).  It contains peanuts, cashews, almonds, Brazilian nuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts, sea salt.  All organic.  No added sugar or oil.

Other reason NuttZo rocks: 

  • Legumes + nuts and seeds = a complete protein (all your amino acids)
  • Provides 50% of your DV of ALA Omega 3 per serving (650 mg)
  • A 16-ounce jar of NuttZo Original provides 14 servings – less than $1 per serving of organic nut-nutrition

 Receive up to 4 entries by:

  1. Follow me on Twitter or Subscribe to the Sprint 2 the Table RSS feed or email
  2. Tweet: You could say something like: I’ve entered to win a jar of nut butter in the @NuttZoCEO giveaway at @sprint2thetable http://wp.me/p16jDn-1hN  #giveaway
  3. Be Social: Facebook Like NuttZo, Pinterest Follow Me and/or Pin Something of Mine, Instagram Follow Me
  4. Comment: What is your favorite way to eat nut butter?

Please leave a *separate comment* for each entry!

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, November 13th.  The winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 14th.

Just in case you need some ideas for using nut butter, here are my top 5: 

(Note: many of these call for peanut butter or peanut flour, but you can sub in NuttZ or your favorite nut butter.)

1.  Nut Butter & Aggs 

All-time favorite breakfast invention.

 2. Nut Butter-Baked Oatmeal 

Perfect on a cold morning.  Like now.

3. Chili Nutty Tofu

Lauren can vouch for me – baked tofu is fantastic fluffy goodness.

4. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These are only 100 cals and have just 2g of sugar.  And you’d never know it.

5. Sweet Potato Nut Butter Ice Cream

To my fellow addicts: this is also amazing with pumpkin. 

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I get my new nutrition plan today… I’m at once relieved (this has been a junk food bender) and sad. 

What’s the most #strangebutgood way you eat nut butter?

What is your favorite lame joke?

Pinning Away Post-Competition

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First I have compete.

But I just realized I get to go grocery shopping.

I can’t hide my excitement for being able to go to the store and buy whatever I want.  Thinking in terms of protein + vegetable + carb for each meal goes out the window.  Not measuring everything that goes in my mouth.  Not caring that Sriracha has 100mg of salt.

Post-competition I get 4 days of unrestricted eating.  It’s the stuff of dreams.  And it will NOT involve chicken, tuna, or even swordfish.

It’s not even about the “junk” food.  I really do prefer to eat clean.  What I miss is being able to nothing think about it.  If I want a piece of toast slathered in real peanut butter, I’m going to EAT it.  If I want a runny egg, it’s going to get in mah belly.  Don’t worry – there will also be wine and chocolate cake.

In all my excitement, I’ve been perusing my pinned recipes and plotting my indulgent eats.

Here are my Top 5:

 1. Homemade Pop-Tarts 

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Mama Pea has never steered me wrong before, and her Healthier Pop-Tarts have been on my radar for way too long.  Who needs that processed crap?!  I’m thinking a s’more flavor… or pumpkin pie.

2. Sweet and Salty Milkshake

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I love and hate Kristina all at once.  This sweet-toothed genius have been posting non-stop fabulousness ever since my diet got super-strict.  While I’ve drooled over everything, her Salted Caramel Baileys Milkshake is #1 on my list to try.

3. Cheesy Winter Souffle

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This Pumpkin and Feta Souffle caught my eye a few days ago.  The winter squashes are not quite as appealing to me right now (they’ve been one of my 3 carb choices), but I’ll make an exception since this have feta cheese and heavy cream.  Rich and salty… mmmm…

4. Cheesy Fruity Bacon

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Bacon will indeed return!  These Peach, Bacon, and Gouda Sliders on Pretzel bread will make a tasty cold-weather lunch.  Peaches may be hard to find… but I think this would be just as good with apples or pears.

5. Pancakes

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These will be coming straight from the pancake queen herself, Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli.  She is coming to ATL for a visit next weekend!  I promised a weekend of ATL-syle indulgence… but she has to make pancakes Saturday morning.  I don’t care what flavor she chooses (pictured are her Tiramisu Protein Pancakes).  I just want her ‘cakes.

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 I’m on my way out of town today to compete.  AHHHHH!

What is your favorite indulgence?

What would you take to snack on immediately following a competition?

Presidential Fall Quiz

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We all like a good quiz.

 

Or is that just me?

Today I have 2.  One is Presidential in nature.  Don’t worry.  I’m not getting political on you.  This is all about what they EAT.  (Source article here.)

 

Check out the following food items and see if you can guess whether President Obama or Mitt Romney like to nosh on…

  1. Peanut butter and honey sandwich (I forgot about these!  My mom used to make them for us all the time.  YUM!)
  2. Meatloaf cakes (Cakes?  Was the loaf not enough?)
  3. Pizza from Italian Fiesta Pizzeria (There is often pizza at fiestas…)
  4. Chili (This nominee also enjoys Gas X)
  5. Organic applesauce (This is tough… organic = hippie/democrat, but also expensive/rich)
  6. Pumpkin pie (Not to be confused with warm apple pie… or Stifler’s mom)

(answers at the end of this post)

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 Quiz #2 is all about fall.

I saw this quiz on Matt’s blog and thought it looked like fun.  Since I’m in Tex-ass right now for work, I thought it was especially appropriate to “borrow” a quiz from a native Texan.

 

1. Apple picking or pumpkin picking?

Apples. We used to drive to the North GA mountains as a kid to pick apples. My favorite part was the little stores with their apple doughnuts and hot cider. And if we were good we got to stop for fudge in my favorite mountain town. I always got chocolate-peanut butter (not much has changed…).

My parents were brave getting 3 kids high on sugar and before an hour drive home.

 

2. Favorite apple recipe?

I am not a big fan of cooked apples, but I love my PB & Aggs (I add the apples at the very end so they are warm but still crisp) and my Apple-Carrot Muffins. 

 

3. Favorite pumpkin recipe

That’s tough! Right now I’d say either my Pumpkin Protein Pancakes or Pumpkin Tiramisu Parfait. Side note: I do NOT like pumpkin pie. It’s too much.

 

4. Favorite soup recipe 

Aside from the Butternut-Apple Soup I’m making for my Taste of Atlanta demo on Sunday (‘scuse the shameless plug), I adore Babaganoush Soup. It almost makes me look forward to cold weather. Almost.

 

5. Football: on TV or in the stadium?

It depends on the temperature outside, the importance of the game, and the quality of the seats. If it’s a good game that I want to watch closely and the seats aren’t good, I’d rather be inside. If the seats are good and it’s 75 degrees I’m all about the energy of the stadium! If the weather is good, the seats are bad, and I don’t care about the game I’d also rather be in the stands. It’s complicated.

 

6. Favorite football team to cheer for?

It was Georgia Tech. Until they lost to Middle Tennessee Girl’s School last weekend.

 

7. Daylight savings time: Love it or hate it?

I like to sleep in, so falling back is fine by me. Springing forward sucks. I still don’t fully understand why we do this…

 

8. How do your workouts change during the fall months?

They don’t change much now that I’m focused on weight lifting.  They gym is temperature controlled.  When I was running, I would typically do other forms of cardio (like kickboxing or this interval workout) when it got too chilly. The cold air hurts my lungs.

Also, I have Raynaud’s disease so that is not fun when it’s freezing out.  White, numb fingers and toes that last for hours is creepy.

 

9. Any fashion essentials for fall weather?

Boots.  With or without the fur.  Definitely without the whole club lookin’ at herrrr.

 

10. Do your meals change when the weather changes?

For sure! I try to eat seasonal produce, and most of my meals are warm.  Have I mentioned I hate being cold?

You’ll see a lot of Italian-inspired foods like this vegan Eggplant Rollatini.

11. Favorite fall dessert?

Dessert isn’t seasonal for me.  I don’t like cooked apples or masses of pumpkin, so none of the traditional pies.  We do have a Kentucky Derby Pie that is made every Thanksgiving.  Bourbon, pecans, and chocolate chips… you really can’t go wrong.

12. Best thing about fall?

I love the colors when the leaves change, crisp mountain air, and FOOTBALL!

13. Worst thing about fall?

Cold. I’d be happy with 75-80 degree temps year round.

14. Best thing that will happen in Fall of 2012?

It’s already busy, but I’m looking forward to my first figure competition!

I also can’t wait to hang out with Allie this weekend (possibly again in Nov for NPC Nationals), and hopefully seeing Heather in November. Love my weird-o foodie friends.

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I almost forgot!  The Presidential preference answers are…

  1. Peanut butter and honey sandwich: ROMNEY
  2. Meatloaf cakes: ROMNEY
  3. Pizza from (in Chicago): OBAMA
  4. Organic apple sauce: ROMNEY 
  5. Chili: OBAMA
  6. Pumpkin pie: OBAMA

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Allie comes in town tonight!!!  Saturday we have leg day and go to posing practice with my trainer.  Dine like kings queens at Cakes & Ale.  Cooking demo Sunday.  Could this weekend rock any harder?!

Tell me one of your fall favorites.  Any seasonal recipes to share?

How did you do on the Presidential food quiz?

 

Zucchini Whey Muffins + a Demo

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Call me Little Miss Muffet…

 

 

… though I do NOT like to sit on my tuffet.

I do really dig my curds and whey.  Like these curds:

 

 

Bloggers everywhere get excited when they have an empty peanut butter jar.  Overnight oats are tasty and exciting – I won’t argue that!  I will argue that cottage cheese in an almost empty container is equally good.  The name is more cumbersome…

When I have an almost-empty jar, I swirl up my cottage cheese with mix-ins and take it to go.  Easy mid-morning snack at work!  This container included Sunbutter, cinnamon, a little stevia, nutmeg, and a plum.

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Before I get to the whey, I want to share a little happy-excited-nervous news with you guys… I am doing another cooking demo!

This one is at Taste of Atlanta.  Slightly bigger than my gym…

 

 

I’ll be in the “Family Food Zone” tent with Sweetwater Growers (not to be confused with the brewery).  Sweetwater makes amazing infused olive oils and hydroponic basil.

Apparently it’s official because I’m on the website:

 

The recipe I’ll be sharing is for my (vegan) Butternut Squash-Apple Soup that uses Sweetwater’s red pepper-infused oil.  I started making it nearly 2 years ago (around the time of my blog’s birth!) and it remains my favorite fall soup to this day.

There is a rich sweetness from the butternut squash and the apple but it’s balances out with the rosemary and the bit of heat on the end from the red pepper-infused oil.

 

No Vitamix will be used, but I do get to play with my immersion blender.  And my nerves.  Did I mention I’m nervous?  What if no one comes?  what if lots of people come?  What if there is awkward silence?  AHHHHHH!

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Baking.  Baking calms my nerves. Baking with protein powder calms my nerves AND gives me awesome post-workout treats.

 

 

Baking with zucchini also makes me happy… as evidenced by the fact that this is now my third zucchini muffin recipe.  The previous 5 (all low-cal and free of added sugars):

  1. Banana -Maple Zucchini Muffins
  2. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  3. Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
  4. Zucchini Banana Muffins (98 cals)
  5. Zucchini Banana Protein Muffins (92 cals)

 

 

This one is different, I swear!  This recipe is the first one with whey protein, and it is a bit more savory.  More reminiscent of the traditional bread.  I especially love the hint of coconut with a little warm spice from the cinnamon and cardamom.

These muffins are also flourless.  Almond and coconut flours replace “regular” flour here to lend a nutty richness to this muffin.

 

Super-moist.  Low-carb, high protein.  These are a great pre-workout snack, or a perfect clean addition to your recovery meal.

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Zucchini Whey Muffins

  • 1 medium zucchini grated finely and moisture squeezed out (~1 C, post squeeze)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 C almond flour/meal
  • 2 T coconut flour
  • 1/4 C vanilla whey protein (I used GNC)
  • 2 T Xylitol
  • 1 T NuNaturals Fiber Baking Blend
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/3 C egg whites
  • 1/2 C unsweetened coconut milk (I used So Delicious)
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grated my zucchini into a bowl and squeezed out the excess moisture. Set aside.

In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients.  Stir to combine.

Add in liquids, and mix until just combined.  Fold in grated zucchini.

Grease a muffin tine with non-stick cooking spray.  Pour the batter into tins. Baked for 15-20 mins.

Makes 9 muffins.

Approximate nutritionals: 95 calories, 4.2g fat, 45.3mg sodium, 9.2g carbs, 2.1g fiber, 1.4g sugar, 7.5g protein

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The good news is that I’ve been so stressed at work that I haven’t fully felt the nerves of the demo until now. 😉

How do you calm your nerves and/or relax?

What is your favorite fall soup?

 

Super Tuesday

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You’re unique.

 

Just like everyone else.

It seems like everyone has done a “September Superlative” post!  I’m being a copy cat… but in a unique way because I’m doing it late.  😉

 

1. Most Popular:

Microwave Protein Cookie + WIAW – This nutty, protein-filled 30 second cookie was the most viewed post in September.  I also loved this post because it highlights a few of the many reasons women should lift weights. 

 

 

2. Most Likely to Win a Bar Fight

This Tequila-Lime Tilapia would kick your dinner’s butt.  And it would walk out in a perfectly straight line ’cause the booze (mostly) cooks out.

 

 

3. Most Versatile

What isn’t better layered like a parfait?  I’m awarding my Protein Parfait the Most Versatile because I’ve made it a million ways.  The original was a Tiramisu Protein Parfait, but September’s flavor-of-the-month is a Pumpkin Tiramisu.

 

A few friends have made their own versions.  Check out this Chocolate-Peanut Butter version from Sarena:

 

 

4. Most Unique

This is a no-brainer.  #sorryimnotsorry to be Captain Obvious, but most unique is all about the “Strange But Good” posts.   I’m craving peaches, so I’m going to call out the post with the Salmon-Peach Salad:

 

 

But you should check out the follow-up post for more #strangebutgood… like Mexican Hot Chocolate Protein Ice Cream.  If that’s still not enough strange, click on over to Lauren’s blog.  She’s featuring some weird combos today, including my PB & Jeggs!

 

 

5. Most Photogenic

It’s no secret that I abhor taking pics.  It’s a necessary evil for me as a blogger… so when I get one that I really like, I get excited.  This Fig and Edamame Salad with Sriracha-Lime Vinaigrette was pretty and delicious (fashionable and functional?). 

Honorable Mention

This isn’t a September post, but I have to give it some love… my Mexican Cauliflower “Rice” Bowl was included in Fitness Magazine’s 11 Easy Lunches to Lose Weight!

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I wasn’t cool in high school, so no superlatives for me.  Even more reason to Bogart an entire blog post giving them to myself.  Bwhahaha!

Did you get a superlative in school?

What would your superlative be for the month of September?  Brag on yo’ self!

 

Sorry I’m Not Sorry

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I’m exhausted.

 

After a killer leg day (more on that Monday), I’m too pooped to poop.  Good thing since I’m so sore I can’t lower myself to the toilet.

So today is a random post.  I hope you don’t mind. #sorryimnotsorry <— new favorite has tag.

 

1. Inspiration

I find this especially appropriate after the afore-mentioned leg day.  It’s contains some language (as my mother would say), but I think it’s appropriately used. #sorryimnotsorry

 

 

2. Things I Should Care About More At The Gym

I really loved this post from Sarah.  Flashing people accidentally?  I’m probably guilty.  #sorryimnotsorry

The Someecard pic she included was especially awesome… because I’m a klutz and have the shin bruises and oven scars to prove it.

 

 

3. Smoothie Demo

I’m doing my first “food” demo this weekend!  My trainer and his wife asked me to do a smoothie demo at their gym to show people how quick and easy it is to get a good protein punch.

There will be 4 blender recipes, including my Carrot Cake Protein Shake… and a new smoothies that I’ll post on Monday.  Confession: I’m nervous. #sorryimnotsorry

 

 

4. Jamaican Tofu Chowder with Collards

This vegan chowder recipe from Janet has been on my Soup Pinterest board for ever and I really want to try it now that it’s getting cooler.

Or Allie could just make it since she has too many collards and bring me some when she visits in a couple of weeks. *Yes, I’m that lazy right now. #sorryimnotsorry

 

 

5. Pumpkin S’Mores Cake

Does this really need an introduction?  I’m making this Pumpkin S’Mores Cake from Stephanie after my competition.  It could trump last winter’s Sweet Potato and Toasted Marshmallow Cake.

And I might eat the whole thing. #sorryimnotsorry

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One more (did I take it too far?).  I’m ravenous today.  Leg day is an appetite booster.  #sorryimnotsorry

What is your #sorryimnotsorry today?

What’s your favorite recently pinned/bookmarked recipe or inspiration?

 

Maple Bacon Pancake Cookies

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Cheating gets a bad wrap.

 

Cheat day, that is.  That cheatin’ man doesn’t deserve a second look.  

This cheat day weekend was a little spread out… but I had trainer-blessings in my quest to gain more weight.

 

Saturday was Take Your Mom to the Gym Day.  This Saturday Mom joined me at my gym for a workout, and scheduled time with my trainer to being a program of her own.  Mother-Daughter Beast Mode = ON.

 

 

Mamma has gotten on pain relief (she was sidelined for a long time after a bad surgery), and has decided to refocus on fitness and building muscle.  I am SO proud of her!

 

 

After out workout we headed to Buford Highway, Atlanta’s ethnic food mecca, for a refuel.  Korean BBQ at Hae Woon Dae (5805 Buford Hwy., Doraville, GA 30340, 770-451-7957).  If you’re in ATL, I highly recommend it – don’t be scared by the fact that you practically have to turn into a “Gentleman’s Club” to get there.

 

 

If you’ve never experienced an authentic Korean BBQ meal, I cannot recommend it enough.  They cook the meat over charcoal at your table (they also have tofu), and serve it with a boat-load of tasty sides like cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, pickled radishes, sprouts, lettuce, and soy bean paste.  Also, don’t skip the Korean pancakes.  The egg and flour-based pancakes are traditionally laced with scallions, but often include other add-ins.  Ours also contained carrots, zucchini, and kimchi.

 

Sunday my friends Summer and Annette had a baby shower celebrating the impending arrival of TWINS!

 

 

I had the honor of creating a few desserts… I may have gotten a little carried away with the baking, but it is fun to cut loose and get creative with the full-fat sugar-loaded treats every once in a while.

If you follow me on Instragram, you may have seen this shot of my grocery basket on Friday night:

 

 

You may have also seen the following scene as I cooked.  This is what happens when you’re frying bacon, creaming an obscene amount of butter and sugar, and it’s time for your 20g of protein (yup – that’s salmon).

 

 

The bacon and the creamed deliciousness were for 2 things that I could eat 24×7 and never tire of (though my waist line may say otherwise):  Maple Bacon Pancake Cookies and Banana S’More Nut Bars.

 

 

These S’more Bars are the best I’ve ever had.  I only wish I could take credit for the recipe!  They are the ingenious work of Eric Wolitzky from Cake & Ale in Decatur, GA.

The restaurant serves some of the best food in Atlanta (they are responsible for getting me to like seafood), but their bakery was recently recognized by Bon Appetite as one of the best in America.

 

 

The only liberties I took were to replace the milk chocolate with dark, use plain peanuts instead of salted, and toast the marshmallows before mixing them into the fudge-y chocolate-banana-peanut butter fudge.  Next time you have the occasion to go all-out with a dessert, MAKE THIS.  Click here for the full recipe.

 

Creation #2 was my own.  A pancake in cookie form.  It’s like breakfast for dessert.  I cooked bacon for the first time in years (I’m not actually a bacon fanatic as this post would indicate).  The only downside is that my condo STILL smells like bacon. 🙂

 

 

Maple syrup is a must with pancakes, so I added extract to  mine to acheive that deep sweetness.  I wasn’t sure I’d want to add anything else, as bacon is potent stuff… but I decided to stir in some dark chocolate chips.  What’s better that chocolate chip pancakes?

 

 

Sweet, salty and indulgently amazing, these chewy cookies are fit for any cheat day.  I’d say my trainer agrees since his sample were gone almost as fast as I could hand him the baggie.

Recipe at the bottom.

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First we need to recap what I did to EARN that incredible day of cheats!  No huge news to recap this week.  It was a good week of workouts, and I’m excited to keep seeing gains as I keep pushing and amp up the protein.

I don’t ever get to see my back, so I recruited Mom to take a pic while we were at the gym this weekend:

 

 

Workout Recap (9/4 – 9/9):

  • Tuesday – Shoulders/Butt, 1.5 mile walk
  • Wednesday – Chest/Biceps, Calf raises, 100 push-ups
  • Thursday – Legs (with trainer), 2 mile walk
  • Friday – Back/Triceps, Calf raises
  • Saturday – Shoulders/Butt
  • Sunday – Chest/Biceps, Calves

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Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Cookies

  • 1/2 C butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 C granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 C pancake mix
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 C dark chocolate chips

 

Cream butter and sugar together in large mixing bowl. Beat in egg and maple extract, mixing well.

Slowly stir in pancake mix.  Fold in the crumbled bacon and chocolate chips.

Drop by the spoonful (~1.5 T) onto parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake for 12 mins.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

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Back on track!  I’m determined to make this the cleanest week ever, and to keep increasing my weight.

What is your favorite “cheat?”

Have you ever had Korean BBQ?

 

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