Happy Friday! I’m joining Katie’s Friday party again today to share my favorite things from the week.
These Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies that I made last night seem like a good place to start. My love affair with Nutella began in high school and I’ve finally learned ways to incorporate it into recipes in addition to eating it out of the jar. Long recipe short – Preheat oven to 375 – 1 stick butter + 2 eggs + 3/4 c brown sugar + 3/4 c granulated sugar + 1/2 c Nutella + 2 1/4 c flour + 2 t baking soda + capful of vanilla + lots of chocolate chips – 10 minutes!
And to even the nutritional playing field, smoothies are also in my roundup of favorites this week!
If I am making smoothies for myself, I will usually add a banana. If Dan is joining me, we stick to raspberries only. He’s been in a war against bananas since he was 4 years old, so we’re still finding ways to deal with that in our marriage. 🙂
I am so grateful for the spring weather that showed up this week and have been loving having training sessions outside. The more space for squat jumps, stairs, lunges, planks, and sprints, the better!
And before signing off, I also wanted to share my favorite meditation from Melody Beattie’s ‘Journey to the Heart’ this week.
“Each emotion, attitude, and experience – each piece of scenery – leads into the next. Put them all together and what do you have? A grand journey – an exciting trip that leads to someplace worth going and someplace worth being, each moment you are here.”
Reader Question – What little things are you loving this week?!
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I’m loving having today off – always a great start to a weekend. I’m hopefully looking forward to some girl time with my future sister-in-law this weekend too.
Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy this gorgeous weather!
Enjoy your day off today! Have a great time with your future SIL this weekend 🙂 Dan’s sister lives in the Boston area so I am always so excited and love to spend time with her! Family Time + Girl Time is the best time!!
I was with Dan about bananas until about 2 years ago – now I like to add 1/2 frozen banana to smoothies – or eat a banana (only if it’s VERY ripe) with LOTS of almond butter. Happy Friday!!
I would love if he could jump on board with bananas! He is very adamant about his dislike but a girl can dream! 🙂
I’d be loving those cookies if you sent me some! Just saying… 😉 I’m actually loving that it’s St. Paddy’s Day weekend – I’m so pumped for the festivities tomorrow!
I thought of you as I was making them! They are definitely a do again recipe 🙂
I keep being tempted to sign up last minute for a race tomorrow to do something for St. Paddy’s Day! Enjoy the green lake!
Oh these cookies sound good, really good! I typically make cookies on the weekend to bring into my coworkers on Mondays. They requested chocolate next and it doesn’t get much better than Nutella and chocolate chips! This week I have been thankful that Tyler had spring break. I have loved having him in town all week vs. up at school.
I would definitely recommend them! I know I will be making them again 🙂 So glad that Tyler has been on Spring Break and you’ve been able to get some quality time together! Nothing better!
I love when my house is healthy. Having puking, snotty kids is no fun, and reminds me to be thankful for how great it is when all are healthy!! I am also loving Budweiser and Olive salad. And the occasional sunshine.
Sunshine is always a favorite of mine!