17 | March | 2010 | healthy laps

mac & cheese

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Jen

We decided to go on a run after work today due to the gorgeous weather! I wanted to be able to run in the light and sun, instead of in the dark morning. It felt so warm – I loved it.

We were famished by the time we got home and decided on a simple dinner.

First up, was a salad with spinach, raisins, kaia sprouted garlic & salt sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese crumbles and dressing of agave & olive oil.

Next up, we made a box of this new vegan mac & cheese I picked up. Into the mix went some peas and a crumbled up Sunshine Patty.

These sunshine patties are awesome veggie burgers. Just check out the list of ingredients on the package.

A few people have asked me about my favorite veggie burgers. Well, my favorites are when I make them myself like these and these. But, when I buy them at the store, I look for veggie burgers with the least amount of ingredients. Dr. Praeger’s makes delicious one’s with minimal ingredients, but these Sunshine Burgers have an even better list of ingredients!

I baked the burgers in the toaster oven for 10 minutes while the mac & cheese was cooking. Then, I mixed everything together in a bowl per Ryan’s recommendation!

This was really good! We both loved it!

It’s St. Patty’s Day, so obviously, there was beer. Oatmeal Stout – yum!

A great super quick dinner for a busy weeknight.

For dessert, a few macaroons, of course!

I have a busy day tomorrow, good night!

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the best macaroons

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Jen

*HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY*

I hope everyone is eating (or wearing) something green today! I started out my day on the early side to get some work done. It feels weird not to get up and workout, but I am trying to make my body take it easy this week to gear up for the half marathon on Sunday!

So, I decided to occupy my time by making some green juice for the holiday! I used some celery, kale, carrot and lemon that was ready for juice (ie – too overripe to eat!).

It sure came out green! And, tasted like green lemonade.

I also had some tea and toast with coconut butter while I worked.

And, I snacked on this huge grapefruit for a mid-morning snack. I have actually never peeled a grapefruit to eat it. I always slice it in half. I loved eating it like an orange.

It was so sweet and juicy – yum!

Lunch was a bit green too. I made a great sandwich on flax oat bread with spinach & artichoke hummes, spinach, cucumbers and sprouts.

Best. Sandwich. Ever. It was my perfect sandwich! This bread from Great Harvest is amazing. Enjoyed with some Salty Pepper Somersaults.

Backing up a bit – Last night, I decided to make some coconut macaroons. I love macaroons, but have yet to find a good (healthier) recipe to make myself. Ryan recommends a recipe, so I decided to give it a try. Well, this one takes the cake by far! I used the recipe straight from Raw Food Real World.

I started with Chocolate Macaroons.

I scooped the ‘dough’ with a tablespoon and placed each macaroon on my dehydrator.

Since I was firing up my dehydrator to make chocolate macaroons, I decided to make blonde macaroons as well.

I ran the dehydrator at 115°F for 10 hours and woke up to unbelievable macaroons this morning!

The house smelled amazing too! I find that my dehydrator dehydrates a lot faster than recipes call for. I wonder if it is getting too hot inside. Everything comes out great! I just have to check it more carefully.