Hi All!!!
So this past weekend- I went to visit my parents. It is always a great trip, I get to relax, sleep, Mom cooks, talks life, brings me back to earth and grounds me when I need it most (I am not referring to punishment - LOL). My Dad listens to me, gives advice on career and business moves and most of all makes me feel like a kid again. I feel like all is right in the world when I am there. Nothing matters- not even who wins the upcoming election......
So- Mom always makes these awesome healthy recipes - as my parents are both health conscious vegetarians. Two of the recipes she made all weekend were so awesome- I asked if I could write a blog dedicated to her and these recipes- so I could memorialize the great weekend we had together as well as some of the awesome meals.......this food was served at breakfast. It satisfied me through a great day of bike riding over 6 miles, hiking 2 miles followed by kayaking!!! They are healthy and filling! Enjoy!
Mom's Magical Fruit and Cheese (Good anytime- but I like for breakfast)
1 Quart Lowfat Ricotta Cheese
3 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
Put all ingredients in a bowl and using an electric mixer, mix the ingredients for about 10 minutes until fluffy creamy texture.
Serve about 1/2 cup with chopped fruit of your choice. Berries, and cantaloupe are what we had this weekend! Enjoy!!!
The Best Ever Bran Flax Muffins - by Mom
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 c Flaxseed meal
3/4 c oat bran
1 c brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 1/2 c shredded carrots
2 apples peeled and shredded
1/2 cup raisins (optional - dates or crasins are good too)
1 c nuts chopped (optional)
3/4 c milk
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp vanilla
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir in carrots, apples raisins and nuts. Combine milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are moistened - so not over mix. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes!! Enjoy!!!
Anyone else have a favorite recipe from Mom that is healthy and must be shared with the world- especially Boot Campers???? Put it up on the blog!!!! www.QueensLongIslandBootCamp.com
Motivating Quote:
“It takes a long time to grow young.” Pablo Picasso
Have you ever thought about getting older as essentially growing young? For most of us this may sound like a foreign concept, but it is one worth thinking about. Consider this: children are not scared to dream, they believe that failure is normal, and they truly think that they can do anything. Don’t adults need some of these behaviors in their everyday life? Think about how much you might be able to accomplish if you were encouraged to dream. What would you be able to do if you thought and believed that you could do anything? How much would your daily life change if you weren’t scared of failure? Obviously, at work we might not be able to act like we are a boundless child, but set some goals that will allow you to remember what it was like to live life without limits.
Make it a great day!!!
Becky
