Day 20 of New Year New You

Seriously, is it really Friday Jan 20th?  Well Happy Friday everyone, I hope you are looking forward to the weekend as well as the 11 days we have left in the New Year New You Challenge. 

My Day 19 was pretty busy!  I was able to downsize my meals, ate on a smaller plate and yes it's true I was full. How did you do yesterday? 

Fitness:
Since many of you might be going out for drinks tonight, get in at least 30 minutes of cardio before. That 30 minutes could equal two drinks :)
Hey it's all about balance, you know the saying "more out then in, but when partying just even the score and enjoy". P.S. I totally just created that saying. Ha!
Have fun people it's the weekend? You've worked hard.

Food:
Ever want to have cookies for breakfast and your mom said NO! Well today is your lucky day! I have recently come across a breakfast cookie recipe that I'd like to share with you. Plan to make it some time this weekend and enjoy cookies for breakfast all week long. Mom's your kids will think you are the coolest!

Each cookie will feel naughty as you eat it but they are packed with nutrients that go down with a clean conscious.

Breakfast Hermits:
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 cup protein powder

2 tsp baking powder (look for aluminum free)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground mace

1/8 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup agave nectar

4 egg whites

1/2 cup unsulfured black strap molasses

1/2 cup applesauce

1 tbsp vanilla

2 tbsp plain low fat yogurt

1cup sultana raisins

1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries

1cup unsalted raw slivered almonds

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sift all dry ingredients and spices together in a large mixing bowl. Cream olive oil and agave neater together until smooth.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites together and add olive oil mixture. Mix well. Add molasses, applesauce, vanilla, and yogurt. Mix well again.

Add raisins, cranberries and almonds. Mix well. You might have to use your own clean hands lightly coated with olive oil to mix properly. Dough should form a ball.

Wrap with plastic ad refrigerate for an hour or two. Take out and preheat oven to 350. Using a spoon, Make small balls with the batter. Place on cookie sheet and press down lightly with a fork. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yields 5 dozen cookies! Don't go crazy. Per cookie: 87 calories, 5g of fat, 10mg of sodium, 11g of carbohydrates, 2g of fiber, 0g of sugar, 3g of protein.

Enjoy! I truly can't wait to try this. No know my husband will love cookies for breakfast. Since I'm working his weekend out of town, I plan to give it a try next weekend. I will keep you posted and please let me know how it turned out for you.

Self Growth:
Hopefully you were able to plan a lunch or dinner outing today with a friend. Don't feel like going out? It's not too late to invite a friend over to your place. Share a meal, order take out, crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy each others company.

Until Tomorrow,

Taj

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