I got up and went to Body Pump and then ran to Kohls to pick up a new cookie sheet (the only one I have in the apartment is in terrible shape). When I came home, I took Frank for a walk, watched the Eagles (they won!!) and then got to baking! I made Sarah's granola:
Some banana muffins from this recipe for Josh to eat for breakfast this week:
And I used this recipe to make Oat Bran Chocolate Chip cookies (I used smart balance instead of butter, egg whites instead of an egg, and I made a half batch):
Originally, I was going to use this recipe and make beef and broccoli over brown rice for dinner, but neither Josh nor I wanted rice and I didn't want any beef. I followed the recipe, but instead of rice, I just added broccoli slaw and chickpeas to the mix. I gave Josh all of the beef ;). Josh's bowl:
And mine...
I need to try to memorize some Body Step choreography tonight!! How is your week looking?
My daughter and I made granola too! Isn't it easy?
ReplyDeleteWow, you got a lot done. My weekend wasn't nearly as productive, but it was relaxing, so that's good!
looks good! i love making granola at home. those banana muffins sound mighty tasty :)
ReplyDeleteOne busy night in the kitchen! I love homemade granola! I bet your house smelled amazing with all those baked goods. Did the broccoli stench get through? :)
ReplyDeleteMy week is looking pretty much the same as last week, but hopefully things will pick up. Hope you have a good week Erica. Good luck memorizing your choreography tonight. Are you loving the Bumble Bars?
Sunday baking day!!!!!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI miss mine! :)
yay for the eagles!!!! can ya believe it :)
ReplyDeleteOooh granola and muffins!! Looove it.
ReplyDeleteI start classes tomorrow - eeeek!!
My first comment didn't save! Oh well, I just wanted to say that I am amazed by all the goodies you made today! The banana muffins are my personal favorites :o)
ReplyDeleteMy week should be busy as usual! But just so you know, I'm rooting for the Cardinals next week ;o) Nothing personal, girly! My brother is a devoted fan ever since my family moved to AZ. I gotta jump on the bandwagon! It will be a friendly competition, haha.
Week is going well, tomorrow I have to head back to the city for school!
ReplyDeleteAnd love your baking!
stupid eagles (the giants are my long-time fav)... but i'll root for them here on out.... grr, it was pretty ugly. but they did play well.
ReplyDeleteANYWAYS, have you tried foodblogsearch.com? i was thinking of your "oat bran" search...
dinner looks great too :) and i have yet to make granola!!
You sure were busy today! Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteI need to get moving on making some homemade granola!!
Funny, I made granola today too...but yours looks better! My week is looking the same as last week but it will be a full week without Thursday off...
ReplyDeleteFrom the previous post, I'm jealous of your bars!
you're such a chef, those eats look incredible! I am officially now craving banana muffins...yummm!
ReplyDeleteBody step is my favorite class, it's so fun but i tend to always feel uncoordinated at the beginning lol!
Have fun learning the new routine, my week is looking very relaxing...
What a wonderful day of baking! You amaze me! I am looking forward to the week ahead. I hope you are too! Have a wonderful night!
ReplyDeleteAll your food looks great! I think it's fun to bake and cook a bunch on a day off : ) We had some quinoa for the first time tonight, that was fun to try. Week is looking all right, but it has come too fast, as always!
ReplyDeleteI just love looking at all the fun stuff you cook up! It always looks great!
ReplyDeleteMy week is totally up in the air, i just hope the weather gets better over here...its been sooo rainy and cold!
Looks like you were a cooking fiend today! :)
ReplyDeleteThose banana muffins are making me drool! :)
omg your dinner...... i want it!!
ReplyDeletesuch a baking queen you are!!! those banana muffins would be my favs I think, love love love it.
You were quite the cook today :) Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteyea those are the one's offered at my gym, i've taken attack- which is an awesome workout
ReplyDeletei've done bodyjam, it was a bit too easy though
I also tried out bodyvive, the one with the little ball i thought it was a pretty good class but it got canceled
I've never tried pump though, those huge weights look to intimidating for me, though I hear it's a great workout!
I just find bodystep hard but still really fun that's why i love it!
Yeah, we've really been enjoying the Boflex! It's so nice to just be able to go downstairs and work out. Thanks for asking : ) Have a good Monday!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you are a baking queen! Can I come live with you? :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, today did go by fast! Have a great evening Erica!
Love all that baking!! And with Smart Balance too!?!?! I should totally work for them because I pretty much use it in everything instead of butter...
ReplyDeleteHope they turned out yummy- they look fantastic!
Jeff signs for his new truck tomorrow!!! I cant wait until he gets back home!
I start classes tuesday ... blah.. and I am looking into working at a fitness center- saving a little money and getting certified through ACSM!!! :-)
Muffins AND cookies? Yum!
ReplyDeleteI've got a pretty typical work week ahead of me, then a 4 day weekend because Monday is a holiday and we are off for the inauguration. :) I'm going to head to Raleigh on Saturday to visit a friend.
So sad the weekend is almost over. You just reminded me that I need to make granola again soon.
ReplyDeleteI am excited for my january too! I would get upset when Jack would first do it- and it still bothers me- but at his parents house , its about 6 acres of woods that go down to a lake. Jack will circle the house, kinda checking in, but never listening to us to come in. I get more upset at home because our streets are wayyy busier!
ReplyDeleteI love making granola! The muffins you made for Josh look great. :D
ReplyDeleteHi. I just landed on your blog traveling from one cooking blog to another. I live in Lexington, SC. I like to find and read other SC bloggers and see what is going on around the state. I'll have to bookmark you and come back. -- Michele
ReplyDeleteYor dinner looks yummy!!
ReplyDeleteMy week is crazy busy as usual :)
Go Eagles! We are fans also. Love the healthy food.
ReplyDeleteYou are a baking machine! Glad you enjoyed your Sunday AND that you got some QT with the Frankster - given that you're working from home a few days this week, you can take a picture or two of him...maybe? :D Have a great day Erica!
ReplyDeleteYour the second person I've seen make stir fry. I like the idea of chickpeas in it, I may have to make a version of it this week.
ReplyDeleteMy week is unfortuatnely going to be just as busy as last week at work. I'm living for the weekends. Luckily Caitlin comes home this week. Yippee!!
A day of baking! The granola and muffin looks good.
ReplyDeletelots of great baking!!! your hubby's a lucky one!
ReplyDeleteand that granola looks awesome!
You did quite a bit of baking and it ALL looks amazing! Love your dinner! So YUM! Have a good day today!!
ReplyDeleteI love homemade granola, it is the best! Everything else looks tasty too! The week is busy for me at work. I have a presentation tomorrow, I am talking about healthy cooking and healthy lunch options for work...so I am making my black bean soup for them to sample!! I will be busy tonight cooking! Have a great Monday!
ReplyDeleteBeef and broccoli is like the only chinese food I like, this looks like a delicious healthy alternative.
ReplyDeleteoh yum - chicken and broccoli is my fav chinese food.
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday was busy! Thanks for reminding me I need to make some granola!
ReplyDeleteYa'll are like the inverse of me and Ben. I love the meat and he eats little to none (unless it's good soft meat.)
ReplyDeleteI’m normally not in the mood for beef, but I’ve been craving it lately. I know my immune system could use a little boost, and who know I may be low on iron. Beef and broccoli sounds delicious. I just realized I’m hungry.
ReplyDeleteThe day was ok for a Monday:)
ReplyDeleteThe soup recipe is one we have made before. Look under soups, black bean. It is a good one!! Have a good night!