Something about running

I started up running again, it's been at least 2 years that I have stuck to it consistently as I am now again. I actually have my first race this Sunday. My first since before I was pregnant with Jenna, so that's 3 1/2 years ago. I'm so excited it's only a 5K...3.1 miles but it helps me kick start my goals. There is something about running that clears my mind and I feel like I rely on God. I usually use that time praying, and when I feel like want to give up I swear He gives me that push I need to finish. When I do run though my eating changes dramatically. Not on purpose but kind of a side affect. I usually end up cutting out all white flour, sugar, and some type of processed food. Again not really on purpose but I feel a difference in my training when I do. Of course a lot of weight starts to some off as another wonderful side affect, and trust me do I have enough to lose. Well today I tried a couple of recipes for sweets that are healthy....trust me after reading the ingredients they are super clean and healthy so taste does not compare to normal sweets, but they are also a wonderful treat when you need a little something. I got them from one of my favorite magazines. It's called Clean Eating. I'll make sure to post a link if you are interested. So here you go.



www.cleaneatingmag.com




Chocolate spiked oatmeal cookies

olive oil cooking spray
1 1/4 cup quick cook old fashion oats
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp of flaxseed meal
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 large egg white
2 tsp unsalted almond butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark bittersweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven 350% and light spray cookie sheet with spray.
In large bowl combine all dry ingredients, in a smaller bowl mix all wet ingredients and whisk together. Then add wet to dry and mix well then stir in chips. Drop on to cookie sheet, with a wet fork smooch down to flatten. Bake for 10 mins, the cool on sheet for 10 mins then slip over to cookie rack.









Extreme clean chocolate banana bars

2/3 cup uncooked quick oats
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 mashed up ripe banana
1 egg white
cinnamon to taste
splenda to taste

Preheat oven to 375% Combine all ingredients if not moist enough mix in a tad bit of water to make a pourable batter ( I didn't have to) Pour mixture into sprayed loaf pan cook 15-20 mins until middle is set, let cool then cut into bars.