Decisions and Pancakes

    Not too much going on with my life lately, well I take that back. I'm always busy but doing the same things Ive been doing for the past few weeks. Training! Unfortunately kickboxing is officially over. Looking into different classes to take like yoga or even another kickboxing class cause I love it so much. Its Memorial Day weekend and have an awesome way to kick it off by doing another adventure race! This one was called just that long Island adventure race, 5k and obstacles included. If only the weather held up it was a high of 50degrees and raining. Only advantage this gave was that it gave it more mud but other then that, the cold wind I could have done without. Days off from work also mean a delicious breakfast. Egg are a definite but what should I put in it. cheese yes. peppers yes. and I saw leftover steak in the fridge. never had steak and eggs before so here goes nothing. sliced it into thin strips and it was actually pretty delicious in an omelet, side of green tea and there is a great breakfast. A little bit later when that digests slightly I bring out my magic bullet to whip up a smoothie. 1 apple, 1 banana, 1/2 cup yogurt, handful of baby spinach, and a 1/2 cup of oats. Blend it all together and there you have a wonderful drink with also 2 servings of fruit and 1 vegetable! Its a meal replacement as well.
       Recently I went out a few friends and made a pretty big decision for myself, ready?.... No alcohol for a whole month. No wine after work or with dinner, no crazy ladies nights, not one drop for one month. And what happens in one month? that would be my birthday and the beginning of Bonnaroo!!! Perfect timing, so here I go. what will this accomplish. It'll help my training to slim down and be jacked, It'll put more cash in my pocket, and that's really about it besides being healthier. Its been a lot easier then I thought it would be. Not saying that I was an Alcoholic before this, I'm just saying that I loved to drink. Having a glass of wine after work was delicious. Only a couple more weeks left and feel good about it.
    So I know I said I would share the party desserts I made a few weeks ago but I really wanted to tell you about these pancakes I just made. With get this.. 3 ingredients. They came out so amazing.


Easy & Healthy Pancakes (yields 8-3'' Pancakes)

~3 Egg whites
~1/2 cup Oats
~1 Banana

Combine all ingredients in a blender and you have yourself pancake batter. Cant get easier then that.
The taste of the banana isn't over whelming either, So soft and fluffy as well. Enjoy and protein packed delicious breakfast anytime!

Survival race and Frittatas

     Race season has officially begun, Well for me anyway. Completed my first 5K Obstacle course yesterday and it was AMAZING! I recommend it to anyone. Over 10 awesome obstacles including 15 foot walls, sand beach crawls, two mud pits which was my favorite part and so many more. At the end we were covered from head to toe in mud and sweat. Was it difficult, yes. Was it treacherous, yes. But it was also awesome, thrilling, adrenaline rushing, and Id do it all over again. Which I am already signed up for Tough Mudder in October which is 3x the length and obstacles then this past race. Training is still in full force and the drive I have for this summer is out of control.
      Yesterday was also the 2nd annual Casino party held at my residence. Roulette, blackjack, and craps tables along with a DJ and full open bar had this party hopping. Learned how to play Craps which was a lot to learn but once I got the hang of it there was no stopping me!  Delicious homemade hors d'oeuvres and desserts being passed around all night was a huge hit with everyone. Not to toot my own horn but With yours truly making all the dessert of course they were delicious. What was the menu? It was mini themed so people can easily take and go. Mini Apple Turnovers, Mini Key Lime Cupcakes, Mini Chocolate Eclairs, and a Raspberry Streusel Tart. Which one am I going to tell you about, none of those actually. Not yet anyway. I will soon because there too good not to share. Today I'm going to talk about the breakfast I made for a few people who had to stay the night. One of the appetizers we had last night included a mango pepper salsa and we had a ton left. So I came up with the idea to finally try out the egg frittata. It came out really great and so easy. Helped that the salsa was already made ahead of time but you can also buy premade salsa if you want.

Salsa-
Finely chopped mango
chopped red, green, yellow peppers
finely chopped onion

Combine all salsa ingredients in a large bowl. depending on amount of people (I did 2 egg per person) for 12 eggs I added 1 cup of milk. whisk together with salsa mixture.  In a muffin tin spray with cooking oil and fill each cup about 3/4. bake in oven for 20-25 min on 375* degrees

Easier then taking individual egg orders and making omelets for each person. Enjoy!