HI lovelies! I’m back for another addition of Friday favorites. I have to give some props to myself for getting this together two weeks in a row! This week was an exciting one – lots of yummy stuff!
Food from the week
I snacked on this baked oatmeal all week. I subbed chocolate chips for the raisins and added chopped apples, because there are only a few things better than baked apples + cinnamon.
I’m really digging these Enlightened Roasted Broad Beans as a snack. They are the perfect “crunchy” snack and full of protein and fiber. They sent me a bunch to try, and I’ve been letting clients sample them too! The cocoa dusted is my favorite, but the sweet cinnamon and mesquite bbq are close behind.
My sunflower chickpea chocolate chip bars – I have been crumbling them and having them over smoothies!
Charlotte Restaurant Week! Last night, I went out with the girls for dinner at Essex! Loved their Restaurant Week line up because you got to choose TWO entrees, plus an app and dessert. More food = winning.
Speed workouts in 60 degree weather. Loved having Ed with me – he helped pace me through the intervals and call out my times.
I’ll be sharing the workout on Monday!
Shout Outs
Shout out to Emily, who made my pumpkin granola bars!
And Cora has shared beautiful photos of my blueberry sweet potato bread, salmon zucchini patties and sweet potato turkey burgers. Thanks for the love, ladies!
Nutrition in the News
5 Myths about Clean Eating via Real Mom Nutrition
—> Read HERE why I hate the term, “Clean Eating”
111 Uses for Coconut Oil –> keeping eggs fresh? Help relieve cold (not sure I believe that one)? These are interesting though!
Is Meat manly? —> Interesting read about how society puts pressure on male/female food choices
How a full spice cabinet can make you healthy —> Spices and herbs are home to so many nutrients. I am trying to include them more in my cooking for good reason!
Busting the 3 biggest weight loss myths via Avocado a Day Nutrition
What You Should Make This Weekend
Peanut Butter Crusted Sweet Potato Fries via Joy Food Sunshine
Tahini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread via Strength and Sunshine
I’m off to take Tater to the groomer, eeeek. I found some images on Pinterest of how I want her to look, I will admit that I am very particular about her curls. I’m that mom, ha.
Any fun plans for the weekend? I’ll be attending a health/fitness expo, getting a long run in, hopefully doing brunch and seeing a movie! The perfect balance, if you ask me.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever put peanut butter on? I added it to a veggie burger and liked it!
The baked oatmeal looks tempting! I will follow the ingredients but, I will use chocolate chips, just like you did.
I think it’s a perfect breakfast, I’ll pin this, and will bake it over the weekend. Yayy! So excited!
My fun plans for the weekend is to have a barbecue family day, and will take a little dip in the pool with the kids! Btw, do you have any recipes that include pumpkins? Thanks!
Hi Julie, yes it was a delicious baked oatmeal! I also love this recipe, which is similar to the baked oatmeal but uses quinoa and you could add in canned pumpkin: https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/quinoa-chocolate-chip-apple-crumble/ . I also love these pumpkin granola bars! https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/chewy-pumpkin-hemp-granola-bars/
I would love to try the chocolate and sea salt bars!
Yay for others successes with your recipes. I love the feeling of seeing someone make my recipe!
It’s a good feeling…especially if they like it haha 🙂
Haha I loveee that you pinterest searched ideas for Tater! I can’t wait to see what she looks like, haha!
She looks adorable, they gave her a bow and everything!
We just had restaurant week here in Charleston. It ended like last week. I went out a few times, a few things were good deals but mostly just if you get an appetizer and dessert. I have had those enlightened crisps and they are good!
It can get expensive! Trying new desserts is one of my favorite things 🙂
Restaurant week is the best! I’ve done it for the past couple of years and can’t wait for Dallas’ one in August.
I’m attending a yoga class later this afternoon that includes a new year vision board making session.
That sounds like an awesome yoga class! Did you enjoy it?
It was less yoga and more meditation than I would’ve liked. But it provided me with some much needed grounding. ☺️
people think it’s weird I like carrots and pb but i feel like that’s such a classic combo!! (or maybe it’s not… lol) Have the best weekend Sarah!
I love that combo!
I really need to start making baked oatmeal again! Baked apples + cinnamon = such an awesome + classic combo. <3
I have a ton of coconut oil so I'm definitely going to have to check out that coconut oil post! 😀
It makes breakfast so easy! And tasty!
The “craziest” think I have ever put with peanut butter is baby carrots- which I know isn’t even that crazy lol. Your smoothie bowl and bakes oats look so good! This weekend I am looking forward to Gasparilla in Tampa. Enjoy your weekend girl!
I love peanut butter and carrots! Delicious snack 🙂
Wow I’m so jealous of that warm weather! I ran in snow this morning! I’m hoping to do some baking this weekend and get in a long run too 🙂
I love a good snow run….every now and then haha. Baking and long runs sound like my ideal weekend 🙂
O M G. Just when I thought those sunflower chickpea bars couldn’t get any more delicious, you crumbled them over a smoothie. DROOOOOLING!
It’s the best way to use them, IMO 🙂
Peanut butter and jelly and pickles is one of my favorite sandwiches! I’ve been looking for a way to make fries with peanut sauce of some sort, so I’ll definitely check that recipe out.
Weekend plans include not working (haha), and relaxing! Hopefully I’ll see my sister, it’s been too long!
pickles in a sandwich? I will have to say I’ve never tried that with PB and J? I guess it’s a salty crunch? Not working is always nice on the weekend. I hope you got to see your sister! 🙂
I made baked oatmeal this week too 😀 Wow you liked peanut butter on a veggie burger? Ill have to try that! I like to add it to noodles as a creamy sauce base!
It’s such a staple for my weekly meal prep!
WOW. 60 degrees sounds like dream weather for speed work. Also, thank you so much for such a sweet shoutout.
And I hope Tater gets a really good grooming. 🙂
Thank YOU for making my recipe and sharing it! I loved your addition of white chocolate chips 🙂
Your weather??? Good grief, that is awesome! And all of those eats! It is about to be RW here in Chicago, we’ll see if we get involved. Right now, we are just trying to figure out what to do night to night! But there are some great restaurants right around us that might be ripe for it 😀
It’s my favorite way to try new restaurants I wouldn’t try otherwise. And I loved the weather while it lasted – it got chilly again this weekend. I have hope for more warm February days!
Those are some gooood looking eats. Excellent choice changing the raisins to chocolate chips. Ever since making your quinoa crumble I’ve had a new love for chocolate + apple for breakfast.
I’m heading right over to that “manly meat” article as this is something I find reallllly interesting and personally challenging.
I’ve honestly tried to think of something that peanut butter WOULDN’T be good on… and I really can’t. There’s a restaurant that Dan loves that does a PB burger and he says its incredible. I have no doubts.
I’m also planning for brunch and to see a movie this weekend. Hope you enjoy!!
I know, right?! Chocolate + apples for breakfast is delicious! I’m with you – what wouldn’t peanut butter be good on? I’m not sure I have an answer.
So jealous of your warm temperatures and restaurant week. Well it was 60 degrees here Wednesday, but that didn’t last long. And what a good question, craziest thing I but PB on? I guess I need to get more adventurous because mines probably just a sweet potato or chicken.
I love trying new ways to add it on things. I hope the warm weather stays, ha!
I love restaurant week! I’m actually going on a triple date tomorrow to a fancy restaurant I could typically not afford. Then I start yoga teacher training on Sunday!
How fun! It’s a great way to try new restaurants. I hope you enjoyed your triple date!
I love that it was warm enough for you to run in a tank top and shorts this week! Ive seen some burger place have PB burgers. I always think about getting it but then get too nervous! But I really want to try it one day.
It was so nice! I didn’t think I would like PB On a burger, but I guess I love it on everything!