1. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to watch last night’s episode of The Bachelorette at 10:30 a.m. in your sweaty and muddy exercise clothes.
2. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting lunch 2 hours after eating breakfast.
3. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting a PB&J for lunch, despite eating a bowl of carbohydrates for breakfast. Just eat your vegetables.
4. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to take photos outside in the grass for the 16th time this summer.
5. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to take a nap after an 84-minute run, including 3 longgg hill repeats.
6. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to bake zucchini bread an hour before dinner.
7. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to add chocolate chips.
Summer Bliss Bread
[original recipe from me!]
Dry.
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/3 c. rolled oats
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Wet.
- 1/2 c. canola oil
- 1/2 c. organic cane sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 T non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 c. walnuts, toasted & chopped
- 1/4 c. chocolate chips
In a smallish bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a medium-large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time. Add yogurt and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with the zucchini [minimal mixing is key]. Fold in nuts and chips. Plop into a greased loaf pan and bake @ 375* for 50-60 minutes.
8. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to smear a piece with Cacao Bliss – life’s too short.
A relaxing day at the Hillary household: running, napping, baking. I hope you enjoyed a moment of relaxation on this Tuesday, too : )
See you!
Hillary
- Did you participate in Running Tuesday? I sure as heck did!
- Are you watching this season of The Bachelorette? Your pick? Roberto!
- What do you like to do with zucchini? Besides baking… grilling it, or adding it to vegetable stir-fry or pasta.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SEEKING ROOMMATE(S) for HLS
I am looking for 1+ roommates for Sunday night of the Healthy Living Summit. Also, Courtney and I are willing to share our room on Thursday night, if anyone is in need of a room then.
I already have the rooms reserved for Thursday and Sunday night [I’m rooming with others Friday + Saturday]; I am just hoping to reduce the cost of the hotel expense and meet some more amazing health bloggers by sharing a room.
Please let me know [by e.mail] if you, or anyone you know, is interested. Can’t wait for Chicago! : )
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I was actually thinking about making zucchini bread or muffins and yours looks delicious! I think I may just have to try your recipe :)
I definitely agree with the don’t fight the feeling of wanting PB&J for lunch – balance is key!
I have not been watching The Bachelorette this season…I know! I’ve become too obsessed with it in the past that I just needed a break. And I think I might be the only one in America that isn’t the biggest fan of Ali – she’s alright, just wasn’t my fave. I absolutely love zucchini – baking bread is my favorite. I found a great recipe for a carrot/zucchini bar recipe that I want to try out soon – you add cream cheese frosting on top. I think that sounds like a good idea! :)
Girlie, that zucchini bread looks too good for words. And good for you for really listening to your body yesterday! Naps + zucchini bread+ PB and J lunch sounds perfect to me. :)
My Bachelorette pick is definitely Roberto…OMG, what a cutie, and so sweet too!
Best choice for Ali? Team Roberto!
But Cape Cod Chris’ family might be the sweetest group of people in the world!
Aw, this post made me really happy that it’s summer! I wish I was out enjoying the sunshine!
Favorite thing to do with zucchini: zucchini fries! (bread ‘em and bake ‘em, then dip in a wholllle lotta ketchup!) Yum!
i love #2!! why am i always ready to eat the next meal!?
-No Running Tuesday for me: Yoga Day instead!
-Heck yes to The Bachelorette! My pick is Chris L. A) because he & his fam are AWESOME and B) because he’s from my home state — Massachusetts, baby! Goooo Cape Cod!
-Grilling & baking it!
My weekend meals are always two hours after the other. In fact, my entire weekends seem just to be a celebration of eating. I love your blog hun. It makes me smile :) and ALWAYS add chocolate chips. Always…
I have two big zucchinis that I need to make into zucchini bread pronto. Anyway, yes I’m watching this season of The Bachelorette and I like Roberto too. I mean I like Chris too, but she is just so cute with Roberto. Frank is going to tick me off so much next week… have you heard about the ending rumors?
I did run yesterday – 3.5 miles to be exact :-) It was a difficult one up in the mountains. And heck yes I’m watching the Bachelorette! GO CHRIS!!! Ok ok, I know Roberto’s going to win, but I just love Chris!And I have yet to ever make zucchini bread, but I should try it out!
I love this list, especially the part about eatng lunch close to breakfast. We need to listen to our bodies, right?
I am not (nor have I ever) watched The Bachelorette…just can’t get into it.
Your bread looks GREAT!!!
I’m not a fan of The Bachelorette…I never have liked those shows for some reason. It’s weird because I love all reality TV!
I’m about to make zucchini bread myself. It’s been a summer staple since I was a kid! SO good with choco chips!
We will have room for your in our mini-home on wheels Sunday night. What time is your Monday departure?
Noon. This might work out perfectly… and save me a bit of cash =]
I am a total offender of the ‘ohh, let me just add a few chocolate chips’ scenario. I do it with a good majority of baking recipes. :)
Great job on the 84 minute run…rockstar Hillary!!! :)
That all looks so yummy! I usually am hungry about 2 hours after breakfast as well :-)
~Alyssa
Cute post! I just got a ton of zucchini from my garden so this bread will most definitely be made. I like to make baked breaded zucchini, and zucchini fritters are my next dinner!
Hahahaha – loved this post Hillary!
Don´t fight the feeling :D
Wish you a fabulous week!
Ha, I am totally with you being hungry two hours after breakfast. I will look at the clock and think: no, this is not possible. That large spoonful of almond butter was supposed to keep me full! lol.
That zucchini bread looks AMAZING. Will definitely be making it soon :-D
Oh my – what a wonderful baked treat!!! Must try this asap :)
DYING to go to HLS! I am on the waiting list — I freaked out when I saw this bc I would LOVE to room with y’all if I get to go!
DEFINITELY don’t fight the feeling of watching The Bachelorette — i loveeee that show!! it is so dumb, but soooo addicting.
& that bread — ooooh my gosh, amazing!! i love the addition of chocolate chips. & i want to make that bread NOW.
That bread looks amazing and chocolate chips always is a win.
Mmmm bread. I haven’t made zucchini bread, I think, ever. So I might just need to make this one. And chocolate chips make everything better.
Yummy looking zucchini bread. Some feelings are just meant to be, go with the flow. What type of bread is that for you PB&J by the way?