Happy Monday Folks!!
Here was the view from my run this morning!!
Love morning sunrises….
I wanted to update on my running since I haven’t lately and share the highlights of my weekend. Marc had the weekend off so we had a much needed and long awaited date night on Saturday.
But first let’s delve into the running!! I have been slowly increasing my mileage again getting ready or Boston training in about a month. I am doing one two-a-day and will work up to two two-a-days a week. I have been feeling great lately and did a great mixed trail and road run on Saturday morning with my hubby. We did about 8 miles on the trail. The trail run kicked my butt!! Lots of hills to climb, but I love the views on the bluff!!
After we made the climb back up to the main road, Marc headed home and I did another 7 miles. Glad I finished before it started snowing, but my fingers were numb. The last 7 miles zipped by.
After the run Marc and I did a 30 minute ab workout and enjoyed some quinoa bake.
Cinnamon Craisin Quinoa Breakfast Bake
This was a new recipe I tried. I just popped it in the oven while we did our ab workout and stretched. It was hot and ready once we finished. I love oatmeal bakes, and quinoa makes great breakfast food, so I thought I would give it a try. It’s sugar free, GF, and vegan!!
(this photo was taken with the new camera…way better quality)
It is super easy and only takes 10 minutes to prep if that. It is also great the next day cold.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 c craisins
- 3 Tbs ground flax + 9 Tbs water
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 c water
- 1/2 c coconut sugar
- 1/2 c chopped almonds
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 inch pan. In medium mixing bowl mix quinoa with spices, then add to bottom of greased pan. Sprinkle craisins over quinoa. Using the same bowl combine ground flax + water. Whisk in sugar, milk and water. Pour wet mixture over the quinoa and craisins. Stir just a little. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top. Bake for 50 minutes – 1 hour, or until little liquid remains in pan. Can eat warm with or without milk or served cold.*
*When I eat it cold I don’t add milk.
Servings – 8 – 10
You should also try the chocolate quinoa too for breakfast!! It’s fast and yummy, and there’s no sugar!!
Saturday we ran around town tracking down Marc’s birthday gift. He got it early because it was on sale and we simply couldn’t wait.
It’s a gift I know I will be using!! Now my food will look that much better.
Then we went to dinner and a hockey game!! It’s been a while since we have done dinner just the two of us, besides on the honeymoon. Seriously it was before we got engaged!! Date nights are definitely going to be more frequent!!
Sadly the Spokane Chiefs lost in a shoot out. Marc and I missed the best part of the game, as we jetted early because we were so tired. We did get to enjoy some popcorn though!!
Oh and you have to get the knew Skin Deep app from Environmental Working Group just search skin deep in the app store. It’s free!! It allows you to scan products at stores and read all about the product and whether it’s considered safe or not. I love it!! Now it’s easier than ever to see if you favorite makeup or shampoo is actually toxic. I have been waiting since February for this app!!
Happy Running and Living!!