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Breakfast

Breakfast Cookie…

by agirlandhermutt on August 11, 2010

What? You don’t eat cookies for breakfast? Well, around these parts it is as common as cereal. True story.

Ok, so we all know that I love my ONO, but sometimes I like to mix it up. Big props to The Fitnessista for creating the Breakfast Cookie that allows me to add a little spice to my morning.

In the mix:
-1/3 c. oatmeal
-1 tbsp peanut butter
-1 tbsp unsweetened coco powder
-1/2 tbsp chia seeds
-2 tbsp Almond Breeze
-1/2 tsp honey (just a little bit of sweet!)
-3 strawberries, sliced

*Mix together all your dry ingredients (oatmeal, coco powder, chia seeds) with the peanut butter.

*Add in the wet ingredients and strawberries. Press out onto a plate like a big ol’ cookie.

Fun lookin’ huh? I admit that at first I was totally put off, but I trust The Fitnessista and went with it. SO GLAD I DID! YUM-MY!

*Stick it in the fridge overnight and eat with a spoon in the morning. TIP: If you are looking for a harder, more cookie like consistency, stick it in the freezer about 10-12 minutes before you chow down.

Cookies for breakfast?! YES, PLEASE!

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Digging in the Dirt…

by agirlandhermutt on July 31, 2010

The Scientist and I are heading to a BBQ tonight. I asked him the other night, “What are you in the mood for me to make?” He replied almost immediately, “DIRT!” I’ve never heard him commit to something so quickly so dirt it was.

I knew it was going to be a long day so I started the day off with a hearty breakfast of whole wheat smooshness. What is smooshness? It is layers of whole wheat pancakes with bananas. I smoosh them all together and get Smoochness!

This little leaning Tower of Pancakes is really delish!

Yummy in the tummy. I love whole wheat pancakes! Once I had some serious stuffed stomach action happening I made my way out to do some shopping and enjoy the great outdoors. It was lovely and I loved every minute of it! I got home just in time to make some old fashioned “Dirt” and get it all ready to go. You do know what Dirt is, right? Just in case….it is a mixture of pudding, cool whip and some other things layered with crumbled up Oreos. Don’t forget the gummy worms! Some people put their Dirt in flower pots, but I used a cute pail. We are talking healthy living central right here!

Hungry yet? Hello little worms!

Lets hope everyone appreciates this classic dessert. If not, The Scientist is going to be seriously stuffed with pudding by later tonight.

Keep on enjoying your Saturday!

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Poor Baby…

by agirlandhermutt on July 30, 2010

Guess who isn’t feeling too well? This little guy.

How sad is that face?! He was such a good boy at the vet, but he is just a big ol’ ball of nothing now that we are back home. This old boy does NOT like shots. I foresee a lot of treats and belly rubs tonight to lift his spirits.

For now…he sleeps.

I, on the other hand, had a lovely day. I started the day off with a stellar breakfast. I took a note from Gracie over at Girl Meets Health and made VitaTop French Toast.

I have to admit. I’m not a big fan of these VitaTop Corn Muffins all on their own. I’m not sure what the problem is, maybe the texture? Everyone I know loves them so I know I am in the minority.

I have a huge box of them so I figured I would give the french toast a go.

I soaked a VitaTop in a mixture of 1/4 c. egg beaters, a few drops almond extract, 1 tbsp Almond breeze.

Then I just cooked it in a pan for a few minutes. My final version is not nearly as pretty as Gracie’s, but it tasted great!

Definitely give this a try if you have the VitaTops around. It tastes great and is much better for ya!

It has been a long week for The Scientist so after work I decided to whip up a few goodies for him to snack on tonight. I wanted something easy, sweet and quick to make. Sure I want to make him smile, but I don’t have tons of time to make it happen! (Hey Scientist…these took FOREVER to make! Don’t believe everything you read.)

Hello Easy Peasy PBCs! Just in case PBCs=Peanut Butter Cookies

In the mix (Makes 20):
-1 cup peanut butter
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/4 cup egg beater
-1-2 drops vanilla extract