Annapolis is a special place to us and we jump at the opportunity for a visit. For those of you unfamiliar to the area, it's a quaint, historic, friendly, and waterfront city located 45 mins northeast of Washington, DC. You can't help but want to learn to sail when you're there!
When I saw the race posted online three days ago, I emailed Seth asking, "Puhleeeeeez can we go?!"
Sure enough, we made it.
Can you see why we like this place??
I really liked the race, despite a bit chaos (delayed start due to traffic and missing no mile markers). Side note: I actually hate mile markers. I've always been good at keeping a consistent pace, so for me the markers are like watching a clock tick. There is no better feeling than thinking you're at the mile 7 when you're really at 10. I know most runners wouldn't agree, but hey - it works for me!
The race scenery was amazing!
Seth also did a little wandering while I ran...
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So in the spirit of Fall and upcoming Thanksgiving, I thought I'd share pretty much the best baked goods recipe I've ever come up with. If you read my blog, you know that I'm much more of a cook than a baker. Usually I *try* to health-ify popular baked goods, but they never come out *that* good. Well - good enough for blogging.
This gem, on the other hand, I'm quite proud of. I can gauge my baked good success by Seth's reaction. Usually I preface my creations with "Here is a ---- ---- -----. It's pretty good AND super healthy - no oil, butter, sugar, etc. etc"
This time, no preface. He tasted and just said, "This is amazing". And even shared with his coworkers.
Success! <-- Better late than never, right?
So without further adieu, here is my recipe for:
Protein Pumpkin PIE
(oil, butter, gluten, & added sugar free!)
*Note: I emphasis 'pie' because it seriously has the same taste and consistency as pie. Not a loaf, but yummy delicious mouth-watering PIE!
*Approx. 150 calories per piece
Ingredients:
(serves 7)
1 c peanut flour
1 can pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 mashed bananas
1/4 c egg whites
1/4 c water
1/4 c crushed walnuts
1/8 c raisins
1/2 - 1t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
1 t pure vanilla extract
stevia (*to taste, I used ~8 packets of Truvia)
pinch sea salt
1/2 t baking powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F
Combine and mix all ingredients
*Because egg whites are pasteurized, you can adjust sweetener accordingly
Spray baking pan (I used a loaf pan) with non-stick cooking spray
Cook uncovered for 45 mins or until center is cooked thoroughly
*Please let me know if you try this*
