I'm running out of creativity here people. The title says it all. I literally just listed the things I'm going to post about today. I need some inspiration!
Today's run was outside, took it easy on my legs because they were feeling pretty heavy and I wanted to save them for tomorrow's long run (14 miles planned). I did 6.25 miles in one hour, 2 minutes (9:55 pace) but I walked for at least 1/2 mile of that. Nice and warm outside though, was so lovely!
Lunch time rolled around and I wanted to use a packet of Thai Kitchen soup. I have had it lying around for ages but never ate it because the sodium content was sky-high. But the flavor was Lemongrass and Chili, and I wanted to try it so badly so I decided to cut down the sodium a bit and increase the nutrition. Here's what the ingredients looked like before cooking:
The bowl of spinach obviously did not come from that little packet. I added it to brighten up the soup. I added the whole oil mix that came with the packet, but only about 1/2 of the powder. That was where all the salt was, anyway. It actually had TONS of flavor using only half the packet. The smell of lemongrass was no nice. I miss asian food now that we're living in Georgia. Here's the final product:
I added a side of green beans to the mix. Of course, since this whole meal was carbs, I was hungry 2 hours later. I saw this post recently from Lunges and Lashes and knew I needed to make her PB Protein Balls. Since I needed some protein and fats after the carbo-lunch, it was perfect. I tweaked her recipe a bit because of what I had laying around. Here's what I used:
--2 scoops of protein powder (Chocolate)
--1 1/2 tablespoons of PB
-1/2 tablespoon of Nutella
-1/2 Packet of instant oatmeal
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| All bagged up |
Basically, just rolled them into balls and devoured them! This made 6 balls, which was perfect for me. (You know I ate them all today. Uh-oh.) These were really delicious and so easy to make. Plus, I got to use all the protein powder I never get around to using.
What were your Monday Workouts?
What are some ways you up the nutrition in packaged foods/meals?
Share some recipes with me--I want to use my protein powder up in tasty recipes!
Thank you for your sweet comment Vanessa! You made my day! Your balls look amazing :)
ReplyDeleteI did mile repeats today and my legs actually felt good!!! Have a greart day!!!
sounds great!!
ReplyDeleteI usually only use my protein powder for smoothies... throw some powder in a blender with frozen strawberries, maybe a banana, maybe some PB... yummers!
I really need to try and make protein balls. It's all the rage!!
ReplyDeletefun fact- I've been to Hong Kong!! My mom used to travel there for work all the time, so when I was a junior in high school, we toook "family" trip there!
Monday workout was a little bit of everything...I needed to switch it up a bit and my feet/hip was bugging me. blah!
ReplyDeleteI really need to try these yummy protein balls! they sound so delicious!
I like huge salads with EVERYTHING to pack in the nutrients :)
hope you have a super fabulous night! Know you will ROCK that LR tomorrow :)
I love the idea of those protein-packed balls. That sounds like a great thing to eat right when leaving work before heading to the gym (when I always seem to be starving!). Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you'll be having OIANJ soon! I just bought some Nutella today and am looking forward to having some OIANJ soon :) And that soup looks delicious - I LOOOOOVE anything with spinach!
ReplyDeleteI sneak in extra nutrients in lots of things! Protein powder to pancakes, chia seeds to peanut butter and banana sandwiches (favorite ever!), and I puree broccoli into my mashed potatoes. That last one might sound weird but it is SO good.
ReplyDeletewow, protein balls! what an awesome idea--I'm so trying that out tomorrow! Also, if you want, check out my blog's "Food For Thought" section--yummy healthy recipes there:)
ReplyDeleteThose look way good! Trying tonight!
ReplyDeleteI've seen so many posts about protein balls recently...they look so good! I'm going to make some tonight!
ReplyDeleteI try to add fresh veggies and some protein (usually tofu or chicken) to packaged foods to add some nutrients, and I do the same thing you do - if there's a packet of seasoning I'll only use half so I don't get a salt overload.
Monday's workout was Bikram yoga...I think the same for today and then tomorrow I'll finally be getting back to doing weights at the gym!
I need to use up some protein powder. Thanks for the idea! I ran a little bit and FIANLLY made it to spinning Monday.
ReplyDeleteThose protein balls look good and that soup looks divine! Thanks for the ideas. I like my protein powder in hot chocolate after a cold run. But I throw it in pancakes too.
ReplyDeletegirl, I have that same protein. I use it to make protein balls with grounded up cereal. We think alike, love it!
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