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Easy Peasy Xmas Recipes and Garmin Arrival!

Posted on by Naomi

I have so many goodies to share with you all.


I baked up a storm yesterday afternoon, get ready for some delicious action! I made some holiday, xmas treats for bloggie secret santa  myself and my friends! The recipe calls for 4 simple ingredients and it is so quick and easy thanks to Pillsbury

  • Chocolate chips
  • Mint M&M’s 
  • Pillsbury cookie dough
  • Marshmallows
Pack in the cookie dough in a 9 or 12 inch round baking pan
Cook it at 350 for about 14 minutes
Top with cut up marshmallows (or mini ones work too!)
let cook for a few more minutes until the ‘mellows puff up and top with M & M’s
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave on high for 1:30 (mixing every 30 seconds)
Tah-Dah Cookie Pizza! YOu can find this recipe and more on the Pillsbury website!

NEXT UP. I had seen these on Janetha’s blog and I know I needed to make these!
It started with these 2 contenders. Mint truffle Hershey Kisses and Candy Cane Hershey kisses
Look at the inside of the Mint Truffle ones!
Simply place each kiss on a pretzel
Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes until melted and I topped each one with a Mint M &M!
I had lots of left over chocolate.
Sure why not?!
Sweet, salty, minty and festive! SO DELICIOUS! 
So proud of my creations. If you are wondering what that shiny pin is on my shirt

That’s what it said up close. My dad got it in a package he received. Dorky, Yes? Fun? Yes!
As I was baking I got this pacakge…enough Zevia to last me a week a long time! Thanks to the gals at Actorsdiet for hookin me up!

I also got this great package from Chrysta!
The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone and the sweetest card. Thank you, girl!

I also finally got this
My Garmin FR60!!!
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Today started off with an early morning run on the treadmill, using my NEW GADGET!
Very Itzy’s Kitchen of me to snap a shot of my monitor, but I am so thrilled with it!
BUT I still need lots of help with setting it up and tracking my miles. It came with a cool foot pod that you attached to your shoe laces and it tracks miles! I need to figure all that tech-y stuff out soon! (ANY ADVICE PLEASE EMAIL ME!!)
1/3 C oatbran, chia seeds, frozen berry mix from TJ’s, cinnamon, Crazy Richards PB…mmmmm
This beautiful apple was eaten a couple hours later, along with this
Plain Chobani with Cookie Crisp’s from Kays Natural. I LOVE these they are crisp and pillowy filled with a teeny bit of almond butter. They remind me of the shape of puffins! you can read my full review here

Lunch was a salad plate with some celery, tomatoes, hummus, left over tofu, broccoli, lettuce

Turkey and swiss with hummus, grainy mustard, lettuce and tomato in a sun-dried tomato Flat Out Wrap (the other half was staying warm in the toaster!)
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I told many of you my difficulties with running on a treadmill vs outside and I decided to do some research learning about the differences and how to overcome them!

overcoming the Lack of Wind Resistance

This happens to be one of the biggest training differences but it iss also the easiest to overcome. The lack of wind resistance and the assistance of the moving belt make running on a treadmill slightly easier than outdoor running.  When running on a treadmill you are essentially running in place, not through space or through air.. When you run outside the air creates resistance. The faster you run, the more of an effect the air resistance has on you. This problem is very easily overcome increasing the incline on your treadmill to 1% or level 1. The slight incline will make indoor workout more equal your outdoor workout on level ground.

Overcoming Running Surface Differences

When you run outside you are moving over changing terrain. The slant and incline of the ground is always changing. The surface you are running over may also change. You might move from concrete to gravel or grass to asphalt. The smooth and even surface of the treadmill cannot be made rough and uneven. The main negative result of this is the lack of propreoceptive training. Proprioception is an important skill when running on a treadmill. Proprioception is basically intuitively feeling and knowing the position and motion of your body, feet, legs, arms, etc. at all times. It is being aware of all of the different actions of your running stride. This is something that, to a limited extent, you do naturally. But to maximize your level of awareness, practice consciously being aware of your position on the belt, the amount of forward lean, the position of your hips, the angle of your feet and all stages of your running stride.

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1. Do you have any easy peasy recipes to share that you tend to always make for friends or family?
2. When you get a new gadget are you obsessed with it like I am with my Garmin?
3. Favorite ‘snack’ food at the moment?

I am off to the gym for an upper body workout!!

Gingerbread coffee Giveaway here!

Naomi
Naomi

43 thoughts on “Easy Peasy Xmas Recipes and Garmin Arrival!”

  1. Gina says:

    You just parked my sweet tooth majorly! And it’s 4:40 pm, darn it! hehe. Everything looks fantastic.
    I’m actually making chocolate dipped waffles cones tonight and Sunday night with mi madre. They are simple and easy to make, if you have the right equipment (waffle cone maker!).

    Yes, I get obsessed with new gadgets easily, and I would love a Garmin! I got a simple pedometer last year for Christmas and used it so often that it broke, oops!

  3. Meg says:

    Love the pretzels and hershey’s kisses! I think I’m going to make them this weekend for a hoiday party. My favorite snack food at the moment is pretzels and hummus.

  4. ktbwood says:

    youre such a cute garmin model!!
    i LOVE those cookies!! those are my fav-love the sweet and salty flava!!
    fav snack food-frozen fage w. PB2! nomm

  6. lizzy says:

    that cookie pizza seriously looks to die for! you are a baking fanatic and i LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

    totes lovin the garmin too! yay for it finally coming! 🙂

  7. Andrea@WellnessNotes says:

    You made quite the treats! I used to bake a lot more. And I used to share the treats with friends. I always used to bake pumpkin cheesecakes (regular size & mini), but somehow time is running away this year…

    Your new gadget looks like fun! 🙂

  8. Jenny says:

    now that is one helluva pizza!! looks out of this world!

    I got the same zevia package.. lasted me about 2 secs. So addicting!

    enjoy your night, lovely!

  10. Janetha says:

    mmmmm love all the treats! your pretzels turned out cute as can be. i was going to use the flavored kisses but was worried how they would pair with pretzel~were they delish? who am i kidding, i can’t even try them because i cant eat candy!

    hooray for the new garmin! i love new gadgets, YES i get obsessed 🙂

    i have been eating tons of pistachios lately. could be that 6 lb bag i picked up at costco for the office…

    xoxoxo

    p.s. cute photo of you holding the pretzels!

  11. homecookedem says:

    Holy Cookie Pizza!! That looks amazing!! 🙂 I’d never be able to make that in my house though unless I was taking it somewhere to share immediately, haha!! 🙂

    That garmin looks like it’s going to be a fun little gadget to play with! Adorable pic of you holding it!! 🙂

  13. Mari says:

    I always love playing with new gadgets =)

    Dude all those baked good look amazing, you did such a great job?

    you look great in the pic, chickie =)

  14. Jenna says:

    WOW! that cookie looks so great!
    i also make those pretzels but a lil differently, here is the recipe i use!

    Pretzel Candy Melts
    Ingredients
    •1 16 oz. bag Snyder Snap Pretzels (NOT butter snaps!)
    •1 14 oz. bag M & M Milk Chocolate Candies
    •1 14 oz. bag Chocolate Candy Melts

    Directions
    1.Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    2.Place as many pretzels on baking sheet as will fit.
    3.Top each pretzel with one candy melt in the center.
    4.Bake pretzels in oven for 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes or until chocolate is softened.
    5.Remove from oven and immediately place an M & M on each candy melt, pressing slightly down to secure the M & M on the candy melt.
    6.Allow to cool completely and then place in freezer for ten minutes to firm up chocolate.
    7.Remove from freezer and enjoy!

  16. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says:

    OMG love this post.
    The pic right above this caption: Tah-Dah Cookie Pizza! YOu can find this recipe and more on the Pillsbury website!

    Is pretty much tv commercial worthy. JOB WELL DONE!

    The Garmin. Ok I confess til I JUST saw yours and you post about it, i really had no idea what the big deal was about them. Ok now i get it. and now i want one! 🙂

    Wind resistance. Totally. That’s the sceientific explanation for what i was tryin to say in my comment yesterday.

    love the brock and hummus lunch.

    the pretzle itzy things, then janetha made them, when i get home, i am making those stat.

    love this one naomi!
    and have the kay’s people sent u anything yet from my give away or any contact with them? i emailed the lady your addy and then never heard back so keep me posted in like a week if u get your prize!

  17. One Healthy Apple says:

    Thanks for the info on the treadmill. This explains why I can run 3 miles on the treadmill and barely do 1 without hurting my knees outside!

    I love the pizza you posted. I’ve been eating everything I’ve baked so far, so I’m totally feeling the pizza!

  21. balancejoyanddelicias says:

    great job on baking on those Christmas goodies! sooo pretty everything!
    yes, i do get obsessed with new gadgets when I first get them and then slowly abandon them.. hhhaha..
    favorite snack at the moment? fresh baked bread! 🙂

  22. Shannon says:

    What a great cookie pie! My husband never had birthday cakes growing up…he had cookie pies. His birthday is next week, so I think I’ll try it!

    I have been in love with my Garmin since I got it in June! It’s the 305, so I just need to get a foot pod so I can use it in the gym too.

  25. greensandjeans says:

    I want that cookie pizza in my stomach RIGHT NOW! We are big into chocolate covered pretzels in my family. So easy and so delicious! I am definitely obsessed with new gadgets- case and point, my brand spanking new iPhone! My boyfriend was less than pleased with the fact that I spent all last night messing around with it… Yay for new toys!

  26. Abby says:

    My mom always used to make those hersheys pretzel bites for me as an after-school snack!! So cute.. and easy!

    I want that cookbook sooo bad.. its on my wish list!

    My fav snacky at the moment is pretzels (newmans salted sticks) just dunked in almond butter. I could go through a bag in a day!

  27. eatingrd says:

    oh man, that cookie looks sinful!! Yum!! I think I actually have some marshmallows in my pantry 🙂 hehe I love the combo of salty pretzels and chocolate too!
    I get obsessed with new gadgets, love the new garmin! Have a great holiday!!

  29. Missy says:

    Your goodies look amazing! I want to come over! I want a Garmin too! I have a Polar but I want something that tracks mileage. Can’t wait to hear how you like it!

  31. chrystad72 says:

    Yey girl!! Im so glad you got the book. Enjoy it sweetie! Those snacks look so good. Im such a fan of the salty and sweet combo. The striped hershey kisses look so pretty! I love the picture of you holding the tray of those awesome looking treats! The pin cracked me up too, haha.
    Thanks for the info on the indoor/outdoor differences. Its really interesting to learn about this as I usually workout indoors. But once it gets nicer again will hope to be more outside.
    Oh as for recipes I have an easy yet super pretty appetizer that i always make. Its a tomato basil bread pudding. I’m going to post it on my site soon, since I don’t have exact measurements yet. ha! I eyeball everything. But will let ya know for sure. Its basically just day old bread, milk, eggwhites, garlic and tomato paste..then the basil cream is just a paste from fresh basil leaves, mix with a little cream cheese and pipe it on top. Takes like 10 minutes to throw together. Garnish with a little basil leaf and some fresh pepper.

    I so get pumped about new gadgets too! Garmins rock! I always have to take my HRM to the gym with me. I dunno, its so refreshing when i can see how hard I pushed myself.=)
    hhmm and my favorite snack? nothing too original but almond butter and crackers (or bananas) and tofu pudding! SO tasty. Anyways have an awesome day girl!!

  33. melissanibbles says:

    So much goodness in this post!
    Thanks for the treadmill tips. I like to play with the speeds and inclines to simulate outdoor running. I’m glad I’ve been doing the right things 🙂

    I’m not really a gadget person, but I get obsess over my bank account. I’m always creating new spreadsheets to figure out how to make the most of my investments. I guess that’s why I have a degree in accounting 🙂

    A recipe I always make is a simple whole wheat pasta dish with olives, feta, and sun dried tomatoes. It’s a hit!

    Have a great day girl!

  35. Julie says:

    i’m totes making those pretzels this week for someone or something i just don’t know what yet hahaha.

    UGH this is like the easiest recipe on the face of the earth and super low calorie:

    1 box of Spice Cake + 1 15oz can of pumpkin…put in muffin tins and bake at 350 for like 15 minutes. so easy and soooooo goooooooooooood

    fav snackies? appleeeeeees

  39. findinghappinessandhealth says:

    that cookie pizza looks good & chocolate pretzels may or may not be my fav sweet treatt and you just reminded me.
    love hte new garmin- i really want one! i am getting my boyfriend one for christmas 🙂 i think he’ll lloove it.

    1. no! haha maybe one day
    2. yess
    3. kefir & cereal- delicious
    xoxox
    shelley

  41. Kelly says:

    Um yeah I want to make that cookie pizza…like this weekend haha. I really might.

    I agree with you about what you said on my blog about food planning. I would say at least 30 % of the time that happens where I am in the food for something else…including tonight haha.

  43. rahrigby says:

    The differnece between a treadmill and outside really is more than most people imagine! I was doing 6miles 4 days a week on the mill and then went outside for a 4 miler, woke up the next morning with massive shin pain. Aw, got to love shin splints! Great post, and blog!

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