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Snickerdoodle Green Smoothie

Hi snow bunnies!

I just got got home last night from the best ski trip! A big group of us rented a cabin in Big Bear and drove up on Friday for the weekend. Although the conditions on the mountain weren’t perfect, we had SO much fun! I’m doing a post tomorrow about my trip for anyone who is interested! I’ll be posting my fav travel snacks and lots of fun photos from my GoPro : )

Yesterday I drove home from Big Bear to celebrate the 1st birthday of Full Psycle!
I love being a part of the amazing family that Shelly, Paul, and Kris have created. I’ve met so many incredible new friends and actually ENJOY working out for the first time in my life.

Full Psycle first birthday
You know a cycling studio is good when you have to set your alarm for 5pm every sunday when the schedule goes live so that you can actually get into your desired classes for the week! One year later and classes are still full with a wait list. Like seriously? Unbelievable!!! Actually, it’s totally believable because Shelly, Paul, and Kris are the most amazing human beings you will ever meet. They remember EVERYONE’S names in class. And I mean EVERYONE! They’re encouraging, funny, loving, and so passionate about their studio and students. It’s their encouragement that has gotten me where I am today. I cannot believe how strong I have become since my very first class at FP.


Yesterday was such an emotional day for me. Yesterday on the one year anniversary of FP, I celebrated my new personal record of 518 kilojoules (compared to my first class of 158kj) which I would like to dedicate to my friend Ryan Eaton who I lost one year ago today. As I pushed through class, I couldn’t hold back the tears as this rush of extreme happiness and sadness took over me. In the last minute of class, I put my towel over my head and bawled my eyes out. I was so proud and happy of what I had just accomplished, but at the same time I was remembering this day exactly one year ago. I am so grateful to be surrounded by the most incredible family, friends, Full Psyclists, and readers! Each day you guys inspire me to become stronger mentally and physically. The past year has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, and I cannot imagine the past year without all of you.

Today’s recipe is surprise surprise, a green smoothie! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I’m addicted to green smoothies and juices recently. There is no hiding it, I loveeee them!!! I love my smoothie extra thick, so I have been throwing avocado in the mix! This smoothie is extra creamy, and when blended with vanilla and cinnamon, it actually tastes like a snickerdoodle cookie! Strange, but true. Just check my Insta for comments from readers that have tested it out!

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Snickerdoodle Green Smoothie
Serves 1

1 handful spinach
1 frozen banana
1/2 small avocado
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Blend blend blend until creamy and smooth!

Note: If you don’t have a high powered blender, you can use 1/2 cup of almond milk!

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Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

Super Bowl Smoothies

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!!
Who is going to win it this year?!

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DENVER BRONCOS SMOOTHIE

Broncos Orange
1 small orange
1/2 banana
1/4 cup mango
1/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup pineapple
1-2 strawberries for color

Broncos Blue
1 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup coconut water
small handful of spinach

Blend each smoothie separately and layer with equal parts of each.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SMOOTHIE

Seahawks Green
2 smal oranges
1 banana
large handful of spinach
1/2 cup of ice

Seahawks Blue
1 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup coconut water
small handful of spinach

Blend each smoothie separately and layer with equal parts of each.

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Breakfast, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats

The following post is sponsored by ICED Media on behalf of Arrowhead Mills and Maranatha. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

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My favorite thing about overnight oats is that they’re so simple to make, and easy to grab and go in the morning. There is no cooking when it comes to “ONOs,” just combine everything, mix it up, and let it soak overnight while you get your beauty sleep! Then come morning time, you can quickly grab your jar of fully prepped oats amidst the morning madness and eat them on your way to work or while getting ready. There is no excuse for skipping breakfast when it’s already prepared for you! I loveeee eating them cold, right out of the fridge.

Some of you may ask, what is the difference between whole rolled oats & steel cut oats?
The difference between rolled and steel cut oats is that while both contain whole grain oats, they are processed differently. Rolled oats are steamed, rolled, steamed again and toasted, ending up as thin flakes. Steel cut oats are made from oat kernels that have been chopped into thick pieces.

Both types of oats are great choices (especially compared to extremely processed instant oatmeal), but steel cut oats get even more points in my book because they digest slower than rolled ones. Like all other grains in whole or cracked form, steel cut oats rank lower on the glycemic index than rolled oats because they take longer for digestive enzymes to reach the starch inside the thicker pieces, slowing down its conversion to sugar. In a nutshell, they don’t cause a spike in blood sugar!

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
Serves 1

1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup almond or soy milk
1/4 cup Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats
1/2 ripe banana, mashed
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and mix until well combined. Cover with lid and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Tip:
If you’re feeling adventurous, add some fun healthy toppings to send your tastebuds over the top into mouthwatering goodness!

Optional Toppings:
1 Tbsp Maranatha Sunflower Seed Butter
1/2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips

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The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: strawberries and banana
Whole Grain: steel cut oats
Protein: milk
Plant Based Fat: chia seeds
Free Extras: cocoa powder and vanilla

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Breakfast, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Apple Pie Oatmeal

For the first time all winter, today actually feels like winter. Since it was gloomy and a super chilly low of 60 degrees, I was craving a warm bowl of oatmeal. This recipe is extremely thick, filling, and naturally sweet. Stay warm little snow bunnies!

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Apple Pie Oatmeal
Serves 1

1 fuji or gala apple, chopped
1/2 cup whole rolled oats
1/2 cup milk of your choice
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Chop apple and combine with rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer/boil, then cover and bring down to low heat. Cover and stir occasionally and until the oats and apple become cooked and liquid is absorbed. Top with chopped walnuts and enjoy!

Toppings: Enjoy with 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, or if you’re feeling crazy, try 1 tablespoon of peanut or almond butter!

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The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: apple
Whole Grain: rolled oats
Protein: milk
Plant Based Fat: walnuts (or 1 Tbsp nut butter!)
Free Extras: cinnamon & nutmeg

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Health & Happiness
xo Catherine

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Breakfast, Recipes

Oat & Yogurt Pancakes

I hope that everyone had a fabulous weekend!
Last weekend I was inspired to make a flourless high protein pancake, so here it is!
What’s better than warm hotcakes on Sunday morning?
Healthy hotcakes!

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Oat & Yogurt Pancakes
Serves 4

1 cup rolled oats
6 egg whites
1 cup Chobani 0% unsweetened Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp agave nectar (honey or maple syrup work as well)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder

Topping:
1 Tbsp peanut butter (or other nut buter)
1 tsp pure maple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Lightly coat a pan over medium heat with nonstick or olive oil cooking spray. Using a 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop batter into the pan. Once the batter starts to bubble, flip to the opposite side and cook through. Repeat for each pancake. Spray nonstick spray in-between each round to prevent sticking.

Note: 1 serving is 4 Tablespoon sized pancakes.

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The Rabbit Food Pyramid Breakdown
Produce: none – would be great with 1 sliced banana or 1 cup of fresh berries
Whole Grain: rolled oats
Protein: yogurt & egg whites
Plant Based Fat: peanut butter topping
Free Extras: vanilla & baking powder

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