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cashew chocolate chip cookie dough balls.

August 18, 2011 by Hillary 11 Comments

Oh, well hey there! :) Long time, no see write. The Nutrition Nut hasn’t gone anywhere. I’ve just… um, been busy… no not exactly. I honestly wish that were the case… and I presume it will be come Monday.

I start school Monday. Summer is making its departure all too soon.

Anyway, I’m headed to Fleet Feet for a nutrition workshop (geek!) in a bit before I meet a couple of my girlfriends to stroll the Thursday Night Market and pick up some local produce – peaches please!

But before I dash out, I want to share with you this recipe I whipped up in my handy dandy food processor yesterday.

We all need a treat sometimes… especially after donating your second pint of blood.

Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls {Vegan*}

Original Recipe @ Love Veggies & Yoga

  • 2/3 c. raw cashews
  • 1/3 c. rolled oats
  • 2 T brown rice syrup
  • 1 T pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c. chocolate chips

In a food processor, combine the first five ingredients until they are finely chopped and clumping together. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times just to incorporate. Roll into bite-sized balls. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

*Depending on the chocolate chips you use. I used Ghirardelli 60% cocoa chips.

Also, g-free friendly!

Makes approx. 1 dozen balls.

I’m not a fan of raw cookie dough – gasp! – but these… I am most definitely a fan!

 

I plan to eat these for a light summer dessert, pack one or two for upcoming lectures (snooze), pop one as a glucose shot before a run, or perhaps swirl one into banana soft serve!? Yes, I must do that stat.

This college foodie is off to the running store and farmers’ market…

Toodles!

Hill

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What’s a treat that you’ve enjoyed recently?

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Fleet Feet, Gluten-Free Desserts, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

shoe shopping.

January 15, 2011 by Hillary 34 Comments

Don’t miss my weekend Barney Butter GIVEAWAY: 24 snack packets are up for grabs – yummm!

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Howdy!

Happy Saturday night. Anything exciting planned? I’m wearing my favorite faded ex-college sweats and am laying low. I’ve been feeling under the weather lately; between all the packing, driving, errands, and unpacking, I’m pooped.

Anyway, today one of my errands included going to Fleet Feet to possibly buy a new pair of running shoes. Since I’ve had some knee pain lately, and just started training for half marathon #4, I think I am due for a new pair.

My typical rule of thumb for buying new running shoes is roughly every 500 miles or 6 months.

I’ve been sporting Asics for several years [since my first season of cross country in ‘05]. I’ve been very pleased with them all around; however, as I runner, I’m always eyeing others’ fancy schmancy athletic footwear. Today I tried on a few other brands at the store to see if something else was comparable to what I’m used to. No luck. The girl helping me confirmed that I’m running in the right shoe. I think I’m an Asics 2100 model for life ;)

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Asics 2130: I think these are my favorite color of them all. I’ve had 2 pairs; though, both of which are retired/trashed.

Asics 2140: these are on their very last miles – so sad.

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Asics 2150: I’ve had these pretty pink ladies since July [see My Running Shoe Relationship], and they ran with me all throughout my NWM training.

The Asics 2160’s are now out, but I’m not a fan of any of the colors =/ I’m leaning towards a second pair of the 50’s. I’ve never been a fan of purple… what’s your opinion?

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Boring and ugly or cute and simple?

I’m going to go finish unpacking my life, maybe read a few pages, sip tea… a.k.a. be the old grandma in me.

Night,

Hill

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What shoe do you run in?

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: Asics 2150, Asics 2160, Fleet Feet

True Life: I’m a Chocoholic.

October 28, 2010 by Hillary 26 Comments

I bought three dark chocolate bars at Trader Joe’s yesterday. Three. After lunch today, two remained.

During my weekly [I kid not] Thursday trip to Target today, where I happened to stroll down the “chocolate aisle”, a new bar fell into my basket. It just fell right off the shelf, I tell you.

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By the amount of chocolate I consume, I would have no problem finding a Golden Ticket to the Willy Wonka Factory. Oh, wouldn’t that be fun! I may eat my body weight in chocolate ev-er-y day, but I have no problem overdosing on my vegetables too.

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fresh arugula. roasted butternut + red onion. green apple. honey chevre. balsamic.

 

Confessions Continued…

  • Tonight is the kick-off to Halloween Weekend 2010 [we make it a proper noun around here], and I don’t have a costume put together. Well, I do have an apron and several strands of pearls… Who am I kidding? That’s my normal attire.
  • I may have gulped down an iced latte while blasting the AC in my car today… wearing my down vest, as it was raining.
  • I didn’t run today… unless you count running inside Fleet Feet testing out the Nike Frees Run. UH-mazing!
  • I’ve been listening to the Speak Now album on repeat since its release Monday. T.Swift rocks my socks.
  • It looks like Martha Stewart and Kara Gouchers’ closets exploded all over my bedroom floor.

 

Gotta go clean up the spill…

Peace,

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Dark Chocolate, Fleet Feet, Kara Goucher, Martha Stewart, Salad, Speak Now, Taylor Swift, Trader Joe's, Willy Wonka

Ten [8-mazing] Miles

September 18, 2010 by Hillary 22 Comments

Hello Hello Hello!

What.a.week! If you couldn’t tell by my minimalist posts this week, I was absorbed by all things school this week. It was a tad crazy, but I managed to make it through to Friday… somehow I always do.  There was little sleep, projects in the library, a 2-hour heart-to-heart phone call with my mom, and many many circles run around the track. I knew if I pushed though my responsibilities though, I would be rewarded with something fun.

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… and FUN it was!

The alarm clock went off early yet again this morning, but lucky for me, it wasn’t to get to class. I was running a race :) I can’t remember the last time I ran a race; it’s been far too long. You wouldn’t know it from my blog, but I’ve probably run 30+ races in my life [not including my adolescent triathlons, swim meets, etc.]. I’ve been competing in running races since 8th grade, or so [over eight years].

When I discovered there was a local 10-mile race exactly 1 month before my big race, I got really excited. Running 10 miles is exactly where I want to be at this point, so I thought participating in a race would be a true test of where I stand with my training.

Before leaving the house this morning all by myself – my first solo race I might add – I fueled with a piece of quinoa wheat bread with a smear of peanut butter and half of a banana… then a few more bites of a second piece.

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How do you feel about peanut butter before a race?

I made it easily to the start of the race in beautiful Bidwell Park with plenty of time to stretch and pump up my ‘pod. The weather was ultimate for running a race: cloudy & slightly cool – thank you, Mother Nature.

My sweet roommate planned to meet me at the finish of the race, but I guess she got there a little earlier than planned to take a few paparazzi shots.

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Where’s Waldo Hillary?

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Almost there – about 0.25 miles to go!

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Sprinting to the finish with a smile.

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Balloons :)

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Walkin’ it out.

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Hydrating & Happy

I didn’t drink a drop during the race. The Chico State x.country runners were keeping the aid stations stocked with water and electrolytes, but the thought of consuming anything during a race makes my stomach churn. [I plan to take a few swigs of water during my half, don’t you worry.] Are you a thirsty runner?

Race Details:

I had a flexible time goal in mind, but with my lack of long runs this training season, I was a bit skeptical of my endurance. I can feel a difference in my strength between the abundance of speed workouts and strength training (BodyPump = love), but I didn’t know what that would do for a 10-mile run.

Lesson learned today: You are stronger than you think you are.

Mile 1: 7:45ish – Ummm, holy crap. Slow down, Hillary!

Mile 2: 15:45ish – No need to be going this fast. You’ve got 8 miles to go.

Mile 3: 24ish – Ok, so 8-minute miles seems to be the theme?

Mile 4: 32ish – Am I really still doing this?

Mile 5: 40ish – Halfway done. Hope I don’t ‘crash ‘n’ burn’.

Mile 6: 48ish – I love running.

Mile 7: 56ish – Jamming to my tunes, feeling strong.

Mile 8: 64ish – I owe you, WREC track.

Mile 9: 72ish – You’re getting under 80, girl.

Mile 10: 78 something – I’m waiting for the official results to go up; will update via Twitter. 

What I would have done for a Garmin Forerunner/exact mile splits!

I honestly did not know I had that in me. And the scary part… it wasn’t that tough. The course was completely flat, but I was comfortable and relaxed until about mile 8.5… then I cranked up my new playlist, started to kick up my heels a bit higher, and me a my pacing partner [some random guy] began pushing one another.

What does this do for my expectations for the half!? I have no clue. Do I account for the SF hills, or push for the same pace?

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Feeling like 100 bucks, my roommate and I strolled back through the dewy park to our cars. I made a pit stop at Starbucks for a tall latte before coming home to make waffles for my cheerleader and I.

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Sinless Saturday Waffles version 9.18.10

with 1/2 peach, pecans & maple.

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 T ground flax
  • 1 T baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 ripe, mashed bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg

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Now that’s one perfect morning.

Filed Under: Running Tagged With: Bidwell Park, Chico Ten 2010, Fleet Feet, Lattes, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, Waffles

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