Quick post tonight because..
I haven’t mentioned it yet, but I’m flying out to Baltimore tomorrow! The original purpose of the trip was to attended the National Sports Forum (NSF). The conference is in a different city each year, and I was so excited to learn it was going to be in Baltimore because I lived there for 2 years before moving to Arizona. I’m flying out a few days early to go on a Snowboard/Ski trip with my favorite Baltimore people.. who not too surprisingly, I met at my local gym in Federal Hill 
But rather typical of me, I haven’t started packing and tomorrow’s a jam-packed day! Class 8-10am, Yoga 10:30-12pm, meeting 12:30-1:30pm.. flight at 4:30pm.
FITNESS
Verdict on soreness level.. very! Low back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads.. and I have that shaky feeling throughout my upper body from lifting today. All great feelings but .. I totally chickened out on Spin. I know my body needs the rest, it’s screaming for it, but I still feel a little bad since I’m flying out tomorrow and probably won’t be able to get cardio in again until Monday. Though apparently Snow Shoeing is the absolute best cardio workout.. maybe I’ll try that in between flying down the mountain with my feet attached to a board :p
NUTRITION
Breakfast this morning was crazy filling! I ate around 8:30am and was full until 2pm. Here we have Pumpkin Fluffy Oats: 1/4 c Organic Oats, 2 tbsp Oat Bran and lots of Pumpkin Spice cooked in 1/2 c UVAB + 1/2 c H20 with 1/3 c Organic Pumpkin and 1/3 c whipped Egg Whites mixed in at the end. I topped it with a new creation (recipe below), Protein Nut Butter.
For lunch I snacked on Kabocha Slices and later had Pumpkin Overnight Oats (2/3 c plain Greek Yogurt + 1/3 c Pumpkin + 1/4 c Oats).
All I wanted for dinner was a big salad! In the mix.. Baby Spinach + grilled Savory Tofu + Chickpeas + 1/3 Avocado + Sweet Potato Cheetahs + Tahini Hummus.. yum!
So happy with this recipe experiement! It needs a little tweaking to reach perfection.. but even this version is post worthy..
Homemade Fortified Protein Nut Butter
1/4 c Raw Nuts
1 scoop Protein Powder
1 tbsp WF Maple Syrup
1 tbsp Chia Seeds (optional)
1 tbsp Wheat Germ (optional)
1 tbsp Flax Seeds (optional)
2 tbsp Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze (UVAB)
1/2 tbsp Udo’s Oil
Toast nuts on a baking sheet at 400 F for 10 min. Place all ingredients, but the Protein Powder and UVAB, in a food processor. Grind until it starts to get creamy. Add in 1 scoop Protein Powder & UVAB, continue to blend. The texture of the butter will depend on the type of nut, so adjust liquids accordingly. And you may not need to add the Udo’s Oil.
Careful though.. it’s addicting!
These nutrition facts include all of the optional ingredients for a recipe made with Peanuts (4 servings for full recipe)..
FUN
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who participated in the Bake Sale!
And a few links I found interesting…
Fast Food Survival Guide by Cooking Light
How to Avoid Foods Made with GMOs
Ugh, alright I really do have to pack now.. I hate packing and always put it off to the last minute :/ .. We’re over the hump, have a wonderful Thursday!
Fun Links
Nut butter recipe looks amazing!! I tried making almond butter once… I didn’t roast the almonds and I can’t even remember what oil I used. It was okay, definitely not perfect! I think I will remember to roast ‘em next time!
Oh and I just figured out what UVAB was… whew. lol
Baltimore sounds exciting! You will sort of in my neck of the woods! Where are you going skiing?
Hope you have a safe, fun trip!
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Thanks hun! We’re going to Wisp. I only snowboarded for the 1st time last winter and haven’t been yet this year, so needless to say, I’ll probably get a great leg workout from getting up off my butt so much!
That is so awesome! Have a great conference and heaps of fun on your snowboarding adventures. After the stressful mid term you deserve a fun break!
BTW your nut butter made me very hungry. It looks amazing! I should give it a go. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Twitter: NourishedFit
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Thanks & my pleasure! I think my next trip should be international…
Whoa! Busy day!! Have fun in Baltimore! Your salad looks soo tastty!!
That salad sounds fantastic. I love a big salad like that. Hope you have an awesome trip!
Great looking breaky love!!
Ok, this nut butter looks WOW good!! I must make it!
Have a great trip!
XXOO
Oh great recipe! Sounds wonderful. I am obsessed with peanut butter/nut butters in general, yet I have never made my own!! I need to, and I need to soon.
Have a great ski/snowboarding trip, sounds like fun!
wow, have fun in baltimore! yay for snowboarding. ive never been to the east coast~ how are the mountains there? DUDE.. protein nut butter?!?!?!? THAT IS GENIUS! i have to make some when i get back from my trip!
Enjoy Baltimore!
I lurve nutbutters….. so good.