Coco Yummys Review

Great after workout snack!

I love trying new gluten-free products and was so excited to try these Coco Yummys.  I love the rich and creamy dark chocolate flavor.  It reminds me of a girl scout samoa cookie, so if you're looking for a gluten-free version of that, this is your cookie!  I love that these cookies come each individually wrapped; which make it perfect to stick in your kids lunch box (or your
own), throw in your back pocket for a cycling ride, eat after a long workout, or enjoy for an afternoon snack. 

My niece loved them!

Each cookie is only 60 calories, gluten-free, non-GMO ingredients, no artificial colors or flavors, no refined sugars, and no nuts.  The dark chocolate is rich in minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese and is a powerful source of antioxidants. 

I know why they are called Super Yummys, it was super yummy! You can order them online.  Check out their website SuperYummys.com and get yourself a few bags!

Nutrition Class & Gluten-Free Energy Bites Recipe

I am excited to help Coach Lora Erickson, aka Blonde Runner, with a nutrition class, Eating Better to Train Better, next Tuesday March 21st from 6-7p in the Davis County area.  We will be going over nutrition tips to help in your training.  Whether it be for a triathlon, running event, or your daily exercise, we will review what you need to know to stay healthy.  We will also be sharing with you our favorite snack that we like to fuel with!  To learn more on how to register for the class, check out her website BlondeRunner.com.  Limited spots available.

Energy Bites (gluten-free)
Makes 15-20
Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey or agave
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup shredded coconut
1 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a medium size bowl.  I find it easier to combine if I melt the peanut butter and honey first.  Add shredded coconut and gluten-free oats to mixture.  Stir to combine.  I set mine in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before adding in the chocolate chips; otherwise, the chocolate chips melt if you chose to melt your peanut butter and honey.  Once cooled, add chocolate chips and roll into 1 inch size balls. 

These are the perfect snack to fuel you for a workout or get you through the day!  I often eat these before a race.  They freeze great so I can keep myself stocked up for a couple of weeks!  

Happy Pi Day

Happy National Pi Day!  I'm not going to miss out on a slice of pie (or a few slices) just because I have celiac.  I'm celebrating with gluten-free no bake chocolate mousse pie. 

This pie is silky smooth and topped with a sweetened whipped cream.  It is delicious!  Here's what you'll need:

No Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie

Oreo Crust

20 crushed gluten-free Oreo cookies

4 Tablespoons melted butter

-  Place Oreos in blender (I used my blendtec), pulse cookies to form fine crumbs.  Add melted butter and pulse to combine.  

    -  Press firmly into a 9 inch pie pan. 

-  Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes

(You could also place Oreos in a Ziploc bag and smash with a spoon.  Works just as well.)

Mousse

1 package unflavored gelatin

2 Tablespoons cold water

1/4 cup boiling water

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

2 cups whipping cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

-  In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water.  Let stand for 1 minute.  Add boiling water to gelatin and stir until dissolved.

-  In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, cocoa, whipping cream, and vanilla.  Beat for about 5 minutes until mixture becomes thickened.  Add gelatin mixture and beat until stiff peaks form. 

-  Spoon mousse over gluten-free Oreo crust.

Whipped Topping

1 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

-  In a small mixing bowl beat whipping cream for about a minute

-  Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, then add vanilla and beat again

-  Spoon whipping cream over the top of the pie

-  Garnish with mini chocolate chips (or chocolate shavings) 

-  Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving

Enjoy!

Spring is Coming!

It's starting to feel like spring around here in northern Utah, my favorite time of year! My knee has been doing so much better. It has been four weeks now since surgery and my workouts are starting to feel almost like normal. One more week until I can run again! This might be the longest week of my life. I feel like a kid at Christmas time.

The weather has been so nice the last few days, I was finally able to get my bike outdoors and enjoy a long ride in the sunshine! I love being outdoors. When I was a little girl, my mom could never get me to come inside.  I don't think thats changed much!  I like to think that my niece is my mini-me. We could both be outside all day.  She loves it when the sun is shining and the weather starts warming up because that means park time! And then, of course, we're there for hours because what little kid wants to go back inside??

Going down the 'big' slide never gets old for this girl

I don't know about you, but I did not want to get out of bed this morning when my alarm went off to get ready for the gym.  I don't mind daylight savings, but I don't like losing that hour of sleep.  Even when I got to the gym I wanted to find a corner and fall back to sleep, but I still managed to get my swim in! 

I looked forward to one of these super yummy treats after my workout.  Stayed tuned for a review on this product coming soon.

Who else is excited for Pi day tomorrow?!  Even being gluten-free, I still plan on celebrating!