My 2 current indulgences are listed above – a big bowl of low fat popcorn and the sight of a cute pup playing with a giant rope. In fact, Atlas keeps eyeballing me and hoping that I will drop a piece of my delicious popcorn. Not a chance, furball!
Amazingly enough, these aren’t even the highlights of my day. Those would be;
1. Quickie ab workout this morning, courtesy of exercise tv..
2. A follow-up waist measurement and joyous celebration upon realizing I’ve lost an inch!
3. And an awesome new bread recipe
Choco Nanner PB2 Bread
(Modified from this recipe)
1 1/4 C whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
5 egg whites
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large, ripe bananas
1/2 cup rolled oats
6 Tbsp PB2
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate or carob chips
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In large bowl, mix 1st 4 ingredients until thoroughly combined. Add egg whites and applesauce and stir to combine.
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In small bowl, mash bananas. Add bananas and oats to batter.
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In microwave safe measuring cup, melt chocolate chips (about 1 minute on high) and stir until smooth. Add 1 cup of batter to melted chocolate and mix well.
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In remaining batter, stir in PB2.
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Spray a loaf pan (LIGHTLY) with cooking spray and add batters alternately. Swirl together using a knife.
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Bake until top of loaf is firm to touch, about 45-50 minutes.
I used my new purchase for the egg whites – from Egg Whites International!
Happy Batter!
Happy Bread!
Happy Heidi (with this in my belly)!
Now, happy Heidi is heading to bed so that I can get up and make more highlights tomorrow! Night!
Hi Heidi! Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. Looks like we have a lot in common….I, too am seeking full-time employment, and I ADORE popcorn!
You look phenomenal! I am so jealous of those abs.