Meal Planning 5/12 and Pumpkin Cookies



Here we are again at the time of the week for meal planning and food prep. Last week I did another sugar detox week (until Saturday post-marathon when the diet Coke called my name then glass of wine just had to be drank J). I deserved it after finishing grad school and a marathon. Back on track today after I eat my Mother’s Day cupcake. What are your plans for Mother's Day? Any new meals this week?

Dinner/Lunch
Roasted Pepper Quesadilla
Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted veg/ potatoes mashed cauliflower
Dinner out with friends
Pre-run SunButter Toast
Salad with veggies and edamame

I never stick with snack planning and with it being post marathon week I know it won't go well so that is out this week. I am allowing myself this week to indulge then working on even better nutrition for my next training cycle.

On Friday my poor little O had yet another blood draw and as a reward wanted to make cookies, perfect since I had some pumpkin to use up. Here is what she came up with…They are a little soft but taste great and healthy!

Pumpkin Apple Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
2 tbsp Sun Butter
1 small apple diced
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup oats
2 tbsp flax
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 tsp stevia (or 1/4 cup sugar or leave out)

Mix all ingredients, drop by spoonfuls on prepared baking sheet and bake 10-12 min at 350 degree pre-heated oven (makes 12 cookies)

Happy Mother's Day!

Comments

  1. Mommy Run FastMay 12, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Mmm, I love the apple and spices in there! Yes- indulge a little this week. I look forward to hearing all the details!

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM

      They turned out pretty good, at least O has moved on from wanting pepper flakes in every recipe!

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  2. Danica @ It's Progression Not PerfectionMay 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    That cookie recipe sounds so good!

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  3. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Sorry that O had to have a blood draw.

    You did deserve a Diet Coke! Congrats on all your accomplishments!

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

      It is amazing how good a Diet Coke tastes after a marathon!

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  4. EmmaMay 12, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I love reading your meal ideas. Sun butter is the BEST!
    Happy Mother's Day!
    emma @ amomrunsthistown.com

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 4:15 PM

      Happy Mother's Day :)

      I think I have a SunButter addiction :)

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  5. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Cookies sound AMAZING! Have a great Mother's Day!

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  6. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Black Bean Burgers sound good! I will have to add that to my meal plans. And sweet potato fries are my favorite!

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  7. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    That sounds fantastic! I haven't heard of sun butter before. I'm going to have to pick some up!
    ~Robin @ outrunningtherain.blogspot.com

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    1. Coach JenMay 13, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      It is wonderful :) Sunflower seed butter, yum!

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  8. jillconyersMay 13, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    The cookies sound wonderful! The fact that I love sun butter has nothing to do with it :)

    Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

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