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It’s fiiiiinally a little but cooler here in the District. It’s nice but not sure how long it’ll last…What’s up in your neck of the woods???
The last few days have been consumed by thesis work. To keep myself from going mentally insane, I’ve stepped up the workouts and made some pretty tasty meals. Exercise and cooking really help me in stressful situations. What’s your vice??
From the Kitchen a la Lauren: PROTEIN PANCAKES:
Recipe here
Healthified MINI OREO CHEESECAKES (modified recipe from Julie):
Directions: In a food processor, combine:
– 1 stick fat-free cheese
– 3 heaping scoops of fat-free cottage cheese (~1/2 cup)
– 4 all-natural “Oreos” (I found them at Whole Foods)
– 4 servings/packets stevia (add more for desired sweetness)
Next: Mix in 2-3 crumbled oreos
Serve: Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray, and place an oreo in each. Next, scoop 1 heaping tbsp of mixture on top of each cookie. Garnish with more crumbled cookie. Chill in fridge overnight.
These. are. amazing. Thank you, Julie!
FRUIT the size of my face:
SWEET-WASABI ROASTED VEGGIES:
– Preheat oven to 450F
– Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Wasabi drizzling sauce
I use this one from Trader Joe’s:
– Cook for 15-20 mins or until roasted. Mix 1/2 throughout cooking
Veggies were served with Trader Joe’s (fresh) SOUTHWESTERN SALMON:
(A personal salmon favorite)
– Cooked stove top over medium heat. Perfection.
TUNA & DILL SALAD:
Tuna, chickpeas, yellow onion, cherry tomatoes, kosher pickles, dill, sea salt, pepper, Greek Yogurt. Tip: Moisten tuna with pickle juice to reduce calories and add flavor
RASPBERRY-COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS:
1/4 cup oats, 3/4 cup FF Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup coconut Kefir, 1/4 cup Light Coconut milk, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 cup frozen raspberries, stevia, dash sea salt
WORKOUTS have also been pretty stellar:
Thursday: Sports Conditioning class + 3 sets (of 10) clean & press + 15 min core work
Friday: 6 mile run + stretching
Saturday: BodyPump class + 30 min run
Ok, I’m starved. Gonna make lunch, volunteer, then head to friend’s Traditional Indian Baby Shower!! So excited 🙂
XX,
Lauren
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