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Coconut Water & Protein Cookies!!

Posted on by Naomi

Heyyyy-Yaaaa! How is everyone’s day going? Mine is just great, but COLD….It was a nice (yes, nice)…45 degrees yesterday and today-about 10 degrees with brisk wind chills! I am staying warm doing lots of indoor activites!

Last night, Jason and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, Nourish. I talked about it more here

Started with a falafel sampler. Falafel balls, tahini sauce, homemade hummus and veggie sticks. Twas delish. The hummus was so clearly homemade and so garlicy and creamy
Sauteed tofu with house sauce served over brown rice. Stirfry veggies and a side of collard greens. IF this is not fit foodie food, I don’t know what is. I had 2 pieces of tofu and some rice left on my plate!
Jason got the pesto (homemade) chicken breast served with garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread and cucumber salad. The combinations on this plate are insane! I would have never put mashed potatoes next to cuke salad next to corn bread, but it worked! and it was so tasty!

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I woke up and got right to a nice big ole bowl

Pb and sunflower butter were on the side, obvioussslyyyy.
THen I hit the gym for a workout.  I have my trainer tomorrow and we are doing mostly legs, so I kept it to cardio and some upper body training today. Garmin got me at 702 cals!
  • 4.40 miles on the treadmill
  • 10 minutes on the stepmills (the BIG stairs)
  • 2 sets of 15 bicep curls–>shoulder press while standing on bosu
  • Bosu Crunches
  • Back extensions holding 6lb med ball
  • Push press (squat–>shoulder press)
  • Bench Push ups

Came home and had a post workout mess of cottage cheese, 1/2 banana, strawberries, fiber one

I received my giveaway win from EatingRD. Vitacoco Coconut water. Lots of delicious flavors!
Did you know that coconut water has 15 times more potassium than that found in sport drinks? It’s also naturally loaded with the five key electrolytes: potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium and calcium. It’s what you need to stay hydrated. On a diet? No sweat! Vita Coco is also fat and cholesterol free.
Sure, you may not be a marathon runner, a football player or Tour de France winner, but your every day life is hectic enough—you should be hydrated while you live it. Go ahead, get hydrated and remember that life is a sport! 

Here is a list of other things coconut water can do for 

Helps keep the body cool and at the proper temperature.

Translation:Now when you get noticed it’s not ’cause you’re sweaty and gross.

Promotes weight loss.

Translation: You still have to cut back on the fried chicken and hit the treadmill, but we’re there for you to enhance your diet program.

Helps carry nutrients and oxygen to cells and boosts poor circulation.

Translation:See, everyone needs a boost from time to time.

Regulates the function of the intestine, helping promote smoother skin.

Translation: Doing something good for your insides can make you prettier outside! But you still need to wash your face properly, exfoliate and moisturize (don’t forget the SPF).

Helps replenish your body’s fluids after exercising.

Translation:Your body needs plenty of fluids after the gym. Fluids free of barley and hops. Go figure.

Helps detoxify your body and boost your immune system.

Translation:Keeps your immune system tough. Grr. And, yells at viruses to back off. “Back off viruses!”

Helps ease stomach pains.

Translation:Calms your stomach, unlike your in-laws’ chili cookoff.
It was tasty!

I met one of my best friends for lunch at a restaurant called Bakers Best in my town. Its great!! I got a garden salad with balsamic

and a half of a whole wheat tortilla wrap with roasted turkey, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, hummus. A pickle too! This hit the spot!


THey are known for they’re great baked goods! I didn’t get any today, but they did look tempting!

We got manicures!

Its called “yes I can-can” by OPI for all those mani-lovahs

I also made these cookies!

Ingredients
Raw dough

Cookies!!! they are delicious and protein packed! ( I added dried cranberries to them!)

I am off today to look at some places to move out! and then meeting up with Jason, we will probably cook up some dinner!
  • What is your current favorite cookie?
  • Have you tried coconut water? Thoughts?
  • What do you do to warm up when its colddddd outside??
PEACE AND LOVEEE TO YOU ALL!!!

Naomi
Naomi

44 thoughts on “Coconut Water & Protein Cookies!!”

  1. Jamie says:

    Hi Nomers!
    You are making me crave tofu lately but I am scared to buy it and not like it! I used to buy the teriyaki kind from TJ’s but OD’d. Where do you get yours and which kind do you buy?

    Oh and I want to thank you for being an inspiration for me to start my blog!!
    http://foodinmyreallife.blogspot.com/

    Have a good night!!

  2. preventionrd says:

    I love falafel and yours look wonderful!

    My current favorite cookie is probably cranberry oatmeal white chocolate chip! Yummmm!

    I’ve tried, and loved, coconut water! I haven’t had that particular coconut water, but I want to!

  3. Janetha says:

    it is just as cold here today! and snowing. brrrrrr! that falafel app plate looks SO delicious~love it! that pesto chicken breast is totally what i would order. love pesto sooo much.

    702 cals? girl HOW do you blast so many calories in one sesh? what is your secret!

    i do love me some stepmilling. i love that thing.

    i have never had coconut milk but it sounds beneficial.

    that wrap looks delicious~i love the roasted turkey as opposed to deli style turkey.

    i will have to give those protein cookies a go. you know i love my protein! and that ingredient list is great.

    favorite cookie~snickerdoodle (hot out of the oven!)

  7. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says:

    Your nails look awesome and so do the cookies! Yum!!!!! Oatmeal cookies are just the bomb! They beat choc chip for me IF They are moist and delish as yours look 🙂

    Coconut water. HUGE fan!!!!!! Nature’s Gatorade, no doubt.

    Please make countertop coconut kefir. All you need is a can of coconut milk and you can buy a packet of starter at WF for a couple bucks.

    Here ya go babe, make it, sooo loaded with probiotics and nourishing. Have to push kefir on everyone 🙂
    http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/09/coconut-milk-kefir.html

  8. Gina says:

    How WEIRD, I JUST got back from Whole Foods, literally 10 minutes ago, and I bought my first thing of coconut water!! It was the same brand you got form Nicole. I bought it because I felt dehydrated from this darn cold/virus I have, and I figured it would help with all those beneficial electrolytes 😉 I sucked that baby down in no time! It was awesome! I purchased the pomegranate and acai flavor (not for the “entioxidants” but for the extra tastiness!). So far, I’m feeling good 🙂

  9. Jenny says:

    I could totally use a mani! I am an avid nail biter (I must be nervous all the time or something) and my hands look like a 5 year old boy’s!

    ah those cookies look phenom.. you are such a whizz in the kitchen!

  18. chrystad72 says:

    LOVE the nails girl!! I love mani/pedis! So relaxing and fun. I haven’t tried coconut water..yet..=) It looks pretty good though. I love coconut anything so I might have to pick some of this up. Your cookies look absolutely awesome too. My favorite type of cookies are definitely oatmeal. Big surprise! ha. I just love them though. So comforting.

    When its super cold out and I have to warm up fast a bath always does the trick. I add some essential oils and salts and its super relaxing too!

    So fun to start looking at new places to move to! I think its always exciting to move. Ive had to move sssoo many times in the last few years. Its fun to look around. good luck!!

    All your eats look awesome too! Great job on the workout too!! 702 cal.. You are amazing!! Im always just proud if i just get to 650. lol. Way to go!!! Have a super night!

  19. greensandjeans says:

    Love that nail color chicka! My favorite cookie always and forever are peanut butter cookies. No contest. I LOVE coconut water! I used it a couple times for hydration on my training runs when I was gearing up for my half this fall! When it is cold outside I love nothing more than a big cup of tea, my boyfriend who has way too much body heat (he is seriously like a heated blanket, I don’t get it), and a good movie!

  20. findinghappinessandhealth says:

    naomi!! so many similarities. 1) i got the SAME EXACT color on my nails/toes today!!! yay..love it! 2) i talked about cookies in my post too haha!

    the restaurant (nourish) looks incredible!! & so does your wrap

    xoxo
    shelley

  22. MelindaRD says:

    The falafel looks so good. I gotta make some at home since they don’t sell it here on the island.

    My fave cookie is PB with a kiss on top. I have a can of cocnut water that is MIA in my fridge…which means time to clean out the fridge! I bought it right before I went out of town for 2 weeks and so it got pushed…somewhere…I think….

  23. Tara says:

    hehe glad you enjoy the 45 degree weather..that makes one of us! 😉
    The bow/mug that you put your oats in SOO adorable! Thanks for posting the health benefits of coconut water, otherwise i probably would not have tried it!!
    Yet again your eats look fabulous! That ring is soo cool, im absolutly love jewlery!
    To stay warm, I wear layers, lots of layers, drink hot cofffee and tea, have a fire, take a hot shower, run. hehe it varies throughout the day!
    Have a great day <3 <3

  24. brandi says:

    yay for manis! so much fun 🙂 I need one so bad, especially now that my puppy has chewed up my hands – they need to look pretty again!

  25. Ada says:

    Yum, all of those restaurant dishes look delish. Your cookies look amazing as well, and I love how short the ingredient list is!

  31. sprinkledwithcinnamon says:

    FALAFEL!!! YES :)!
    I love coconut water, I drank it a lot in India and its delicious and great for you!!
    Hmm…as for favourite cookies…that’s tough since any cookie has a place in my heart ;), but I’m definitely a fan of oatmeal dark chocolate chip…perfectly chewy n satiating!

  32. Kris | iheartwellness.com says:

    Hey Doll!! Thank you for the great comment! I will picture everyone in their underware – wouldn’t be too shabby if I was speaking at a firemens convention 😉

    Your food ALWAYS looks delicious – I just love following your journeys!!

    Mmmm coconut water is great! I work closly with a company that has real bottled water that has the correct amount of trace minerals your bod needs. GREAT for working out!! Coconut water is freakin tasty too!!!!

    Have a fab day love!!

    XXOO

  36. Missy says:

    Your falafel meal looks amazing! Yum! Love your manicure! Your ring is so pretty too!

    1) Chocolate chip cookie–warm and soft!

    2) Yes, not a fan of coconuts to don’t really love the water!

    3) Dance!

  40. eatingRD says:

    Those cookies sound delish! That Nourish restaurant looks like my kind of place too. I’m really enjoying coconut water, especially since it’s not too sweet. Didn’t I send you those hun? Unless Nicole had one too 🙂 Have a good dinner!!

  41. eatingRD says:

    I tried to click on your new RSS post link to add the new one to my reader and it goes to your older page I think? But I’m a computer retard so I’ll try to find it 🙂

  42. april says:

    Thanks for the cookie recipe.. I love me a protein packed dessert!

    And 700 calories?? you go girl!!

    My favorite kind of cookie is my mom’s cinnamon and sugar. Mmmm

  43. Sylvia says:

    Mm… the cookies look amazing! I can’t wait to try your recipe.. Nothing like coming home after a workout to some warm cookies. I like that you can throw these in a plastic baggie in your purse and be set all day! YUM!
    -Sylvia
    Deep Fryers

  44. Kat says:

    Hi Naomi – I’m new to your site…and loving it! Just wanted to say thanks for the cookie recipe. I’m traveling for work next week and these will make perfect snacks while I’m on the road. I posted a link to your site on my blog so that I could share with others; hope you don’t mind.

    Have a great week!

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