Loaded Banana Quinoa Porridge

Loaded Banana Quinoa Porridge

Thank the lordie today is Friday. This girl needs to catch up on some sleep! Although, I did go to bed at 9:30 last night. Don’t judge, sleep is one of the best things I can give my body!I decided I am going to start devoting my Friday posts to a combination of exercise and food. My Friday workouts are usually spontaneous and and creative because I have more time than usual. Before I get into my workout, lets talk food.

My post workout fuel was something new this morning! (Remember my post on change?) Over Spring Break, my mom and I stopped at an awesome health food store called Health Hut in Milwaukee. They had an amazing bulk section, I was very impressed. This is where I discovered…Quinoa Flakes!

This morning’s grub was something I like to call Loaded Banana Quinoa Porridge. 

Loaded Banana Quinoa Porridge

• 1/3C quinoa flakes
• 1T chia seeds
• 1/2 large banana
• 1/4C vanilla almond milk
• 1C water

This is what my breakfast looked like pre-toppings…chia-y, banana-y, fluffy, yummy.

And after….I “loaded” this deliciously nutty porridge with peanut flour sauce, unsalted sunflower seeds, unsweetened coconut, and a big bloob of almond butter. [not pictured = raisins].

Well, that was tasty; a nice change up from my typical rolled oat/oat bran combo too. Have you ever had quinoa flakes.

….and now…..Let’s change the subject to Fit Friday.

The sister and I were at the gym by 8:30 this morning, fully equipped with camera in hand. I want to apologize in advance for this next photo. I advise that you grab your sunglasses because I may blind you with the paleness of my skin…

I absolutely love the gym I go to here in Minneapolis. Anytime Fitness is convenient, clean, and affordable! Not to mention there are over 1,000 chain outlets across the United States, so I can pretty much travel anywhere I want and have access to a gym!

Stop and Go Express Workout

go

1 mile @ 6 mph

stop

– 15 bur-pees –

go

1 mile @ 7 mph

stop

– 15 bur-pees –

go

1 mile @ 8 mph

-stretch-

Here’s an action shot of me doing a Bur-Pee, courtesy of the sister. Good thing there were only a few other people at the gym this morning. [I only got a handful of weird looks]

and out in just a little over 45 minutes. A great workout + Banana Quinoa Porridge = Definitely a solid way to start my Friday.

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Cheers to the weekend!

-L

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