If I really wanted to I could abbreviate this title to F&FMIMM, but I didn’t. I’ll save you the brain space on this Monday.
Speaking of Monday, Happy Monday. Monday’s are a little different for me since I usually try to work a bit during the weekend. Come Monday I like to take a little extra time to run errands, chill, etc.
But this Monday is marvelous for more than that. This Monday is marvelous because the weekend was marvelous. No I didn’t go anywhere. We didn’t do anything super exciting. It was the little things that made it good, no…great! Thank you Katie for hosting this marvelous link up!
- We spent our first weekend in our new home (apartment).
- We finally got a washer/dryer hooked up. We have gone 5 years without having either. Lots of people let us borrow washer/dryer time, especially family!
- We finally got our DVD player to work. We don’t have cable, so popping in a movie on the weekend is nice. Good cuddle time on the couch too.
- It was under 100F all weekend, plus we got a little rain.
- We found new trails by our apartment and went exploring with this little one.
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My father in law flew in for literally 30 hrs. It was a quick trip. He is on his way back to New Zealand today (the life of a pilot), but oh it was fun to catch up and eat Mexican food with these kiwi men.
| Banana Almond Coconut bread |
- 1 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1 1/4 cup coconut flour
- sea salt
- cinnamon
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 ripe banana
- 6-8 oz milk (i used almond milk)
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs to keep vegan)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1-2 tbsp nut butter
- 1/2 cup crushed dried banana chips
- 2 tbsp hemp seed (can use chia, flax, etc)
- *the only sugar here is from the banana, so if you want it extra sweet, add in honey or an additional sweetener like stevia, brown sugar, etc
- Mix all your dry ingredients together first. Then add in eggs, mix well. Then add in your milk, extract, nut butter, and banana. I used my hands here to mix and mash everything. Spray or oil a baking dish (9×13 works) with coconut oil. Press the dough down firmly into the dish. Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes depending on your oven. Let cool, or not, just dig in!
- *Note: i added in glutamine powder (about 1-2tsp) just for extra help during digestion.
- *Note again: This bread is a good base for anything sweet or salty! That’s if you keep is sugar free. Would also be good with chocolate chips!
- And lastly, my Saturday was spent looking like this. I call this look “baker’s wings” (aka crazy hair). That’s a sign of a good day in the kitchen, am I right?
What’s your Marvelous today?
Cheers!
LC
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Sounds like a great weekend. It doesn’t have to be jam packed to be marvelous. It’s those little things
The big marvelous thing today is rain! We have been in desperate need and it finally finally rained in my area. Of course it’s kind of flooding now….but at least it rained and is actually below 90 degrees if you can imagine that one.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Needle in My Rear & Fun Facts Friday
i think we sent the rain up to you! it’s glorious, still hot, but glorious!
oh, I definitely sport that look a lot! I love full days in the kitchen though… creating.
this bread sounds great – I love the banana chips, giving some of that (Cotter) crunch?
glad you got some awesome family time in… and Mexican is always good, mmm. Happy Monday!
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oh i chuckled at this. Cotter Crunch.. haha! that’s the first time i think i’ve really used that term. You are awesome!
I love when you include Vegan versions of your recipes! One day I will be cool enough to return the favor and figure out GF versions of mine. Hoping to see you on Wednesday!!
oh you make it easy to switch, so no problem! and i hope we can meet too! crossing my fingers and all!
I am SOOOOOOO happy you joined in! Means so much to me, thank you!
What marvelous things you did share! I am so happy you guys are settled in at your new apt, YAY for a washer and dryer of your own! WOW! I can’t believe 5 years of using other peoples!
Healthy bites I am SURE have amazing dough, I can only imagine!
Happy Monday beautiful! <3
katie recently posted..Marvelous in my Monday {6}
i’m so glad you let me in. hehe. It’s a wonderful idea and inspiration as usual katie!
my marvelous today – enjoying pre and post-run HEALTHY BITES!
Kim K recently posted..First Race Pics of the Season
oh you did? which ones? are they working out well for you? so happy!
YAY for being moved in and having a washer and dryer!! Sounds like a marvelous weekend. Why can’t we live closer???? I want to bake with you!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..MIMM #6
i know!! i think we should start praying for that. hehe.
congrats on your move! the bread looks amazing! when i came home from new zealand, my trip took 45hrs! omg i literally took a ‘shower’ at LAX in the bathroom sink. layovers are the worst on long trips! it was definitely NOT ‘sweet as’ haha.
my hair has been huge lately due to this humidity! i was outside all weekend with my in-laws and then at a wedding yesterday 4hrs from home. i got home at midnight last night a sweat-dried mess and had to be at work early this morning doing science ouch!
The Delicate Place (@misathemeb) recently posted..louis vuitton meet yayoi
yep yep, done that! i think i did that same trip too. You feel like a big slab of goo has been poured on you. haha. But dried messy hair can work, i bet you make it look damn good!
my marvelous was a good workout after a vacationing weekend at the lake
Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted..back in the swing of things
hallelujah!! sweat it out!
It really sounds like such a marvelous weekend Lindsay and if anyone deserved some downtime it was definitely you. Those Kiwi’s are quite handsome if I do say so myself. Is your husband hiding a single brother? hehe
The almond bread looks delicious and so different. I must try it!
they are! and yes, he is single! wanna come visit now?
I saw your bread on Instagram, so glad to get the recipe! I’ve been wanting to experiment more with coconut flour and have been collecting a number of recipes that use it- now I think it’s time to get some. I was teaching a Chinese friend how to bake bread this weekend, and came away with those same baker’s wings.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Triathlon training (in three weeks)
haha, bakers wings!! i love that we can laugh and connect on this. What a great friend you are to teach her how to bake.
I’m so glad you had a nice weekend! I just ate some healthy bites for a snack, yum:D
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Giveaway Winners
you did? oh that just makes me happy!!!!
SO. MUCH. MARVELOUSNESS.
And you’re officially my savior, that bread sounds fantabulous– totally making that tonight!! I’ll probably die of deliciousness!
Alexandra recently posted..A Trader Joe’s adventure!
i bet you can find even better coconut flour at TJ’s!! so jealous.
That’s awesome you got a little rain! I want some!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes recently posted..Wholly Marvelous
i’ll try to send some your way! we all need it, i know!
Sounds like you had a busy, but great weekend! We spent the weekend with family too so, I would say that is my MARVELOUS! Have a great week my friend!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Gluten and Dairy Free Pina Colada Cake!
and that pina colada cake is marvelous, cause you are a marvelous mom and cook! you know that, right? <3
What a great weekend! My weekend flew by way too fast, but thanks to you I’m thinking about what will make my Monday Marvelous. For starters, I had my first run post marathon and it felt great to just take it easy and enjoy a slow pace. That was followed by a refreshing swim. And now you have inspired me to go bake something tonight to round out my Marvelous Monday!
Beth @ Miles and Trials recently posted..Marathon Recovery
oh what a glorious day! post marathon runs and swim.. must feel good to move those joints, yes?
I bake the daylights out of some banana bread! My favorite!!
And I’m sorry but I can’t get over the no washer/dryer…what? how? are you ok? lol, that’s crazy to me!
Nichole recently posted..Friday Five
yes i am crazy, you know us cotters are. We make clothes last a long time.. just sayin.
Wow that bread looks amazing! I love the ingredients in it too! So clean and healthy! This is definitely getting bookmarked!
oh good! let me know when you try it or if you try it our danielle. CHeers!
love your weekend and love all those men!
kalli recently posted..Somethings Surprised Me
they are good men! kinda like yours.
I haven’t had the most marvelous monday, but I’m going to ignore the morning and early afternoon and make the rest of the day marvelous!
Katie recently posted..Channeling my zen
what? no.. what happened? eek. Rest up, i see a good grill fest in your future to make things marvelous!
“bakers wings”. perfect. i’ve always wanted a good name for that look. I’m stealing it.
Cinnamon @ eatpraytri recently posted..Movie Monday: The Amazing Spider-Man
Got a bunch of errands done today which is great! Plus got the Crazy Sexy Diet book by Kris Carr that I am pretty excited to read. AND getting this recipe from you has made it a great day!!! After you posted the pic on insta I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Looks way good
Sarah recently posted..NYCRUNS Firecracker10k
oh let me know whatcha think of that book! seen lots of great recipes!
I am so happy you are all moved into your new place, SO EXCITING! I feel ya on the washer and dryer thing…thank goodness for generous family and friends ha. I’ll be over in a few hours for some of that coconut bread mkay:)
we should have moved in with you all. one big happy family!!!
ah, such nice family pictures! the marvelous in my monday today is the beautiful weather. studying is so much more tolerable when done next to a window letting in gorgeous sunshine!
teabagginit recently posted..MIMM
oh good! sunshine on your back. Best of luck with studying friend!
Hmmm, not much marvellous in my Monday – seriously, I think I’m having a 3 day hangover from about 5 drinks (!) Gah, I just can’t party like I used to
BUT I have joined a super fancy new gym that runs about a bazillion classes so I’m kinda excited…. I may even try Body Pump! Ha, can you imagine!?
Lou recently posted..average hair, average cake.
i can only handle 2, so you are braver than me. drink lots of kombucha! and yes, body pump!!!
Such a beautiful family! I’m so so so thrilled HB are going strong. Your creativity shines through on each new flavor!
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail recently posted..New GNC Workout: Butt Blaster
oh thanks jess! it’s truly a joy to make these healthy bites. LOVE it!!
That does sound like a pretty marvelous weekend! YAY for a washer and dryer!! Seriously, I can’t imagine my life without a washer and dryer in our apartment. Those boys of mine get dirty so quickly!! haha! And I can’t wait for my Healthy Bites!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Scenes from my weekend – Cousins, Heat and Water
if i had kids, that would be a whole new story. washer for SURE!! haha
Yes! I’m so glad you shared this recipe! I can’t wait to make it! Now I actually have a good reason to let my bananas get ripe (instead of just forgetting about them on the counter!).
I totally get “wings” especially if my hair is in a ponytail. Way to embrace them!
Meg recently posted..The Days You Feel Like You Can’t
yes!! make this and then post your bakers wing pics on instagram. haha
So glad to hear that you had a great weekend!! And that’s great that you were able to see your father-in-law, even for just a short time. Today, it was marvelous to come home after an almost 11-hour day of my internship and have dinner ready to eat
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Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Birthday Celebrations
oh what a great treat! you deserve that. Cheers linz and big hugs!!
YAY! new recipe!!!
I can’t wait to try this one out! maybe I’ll have some time this weekend to bake it!
your weekend sounds absolutely lovely- movies, trails, family time is the best!
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yes yes!! try it out. if you want, you can fly down to austin and i’ll make it for ya! hehe
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Sounds absolutely marvelous! loved the pic of you with James’ brother, that was a cute pic on instagram! and yay for healthy bites galore, some downtime and fun too
jobo recently posted..Live More, Chronicle Less.
all i need to complete this weekend is a barre9ne class by you! some day friend, some day! <3
Glad you had a great weekend! I had to zoom in on the picture of the greenbelt because I live less than 5 minutes away from there. I take my dog Sadie on walks there all the time! Maybe we can meet some time
ahh, no way? really? we actually go there a lot. my dogs name is sadie too! how funny. Are you in lakeway?
What a small world! Your Sadie looks sweet
My Sadie is 3, is a boxer/beagle mix and loves to go for walks and to the dog park. I take her to the Lakeway City Park dog park as much as I can. Have you been there yet? Yes, I live in Lakeway!
I final have a washer & dryer again and it feels SO marvelous (other than the overflowing and flooding incident) – its funny what can start to feel like a luxury that I used to take for granted! Glad you’re moved in!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..It’s (Not) my 29th Birthday!
haha, that happened to us too! but at least it all works now, right?!
That bread is amazing looking. I need to make it! Marvelous that you got to hang out with the family, even if it was for a short amount of time! I’m glad you are all moved in as well! My day was marvelous just because I woke up with positive intentions to enjoy the day I was presented with.
Lisa recently posted..Snacking Success
that calls for extremely marvelous! it all begins in the mind, right?
Hehe at your crazy hair! I need to do two things concerning you: Order some Bites; and meet up for a run/ride soon! Town Lake beckons me constantly.
Tiffany @ The TexAthlete recently posted..Just What IS In a Name?
i say yes and yes!!! get thee to austin!
LOL @ baker’s wings – too cute
And how awesome ofyour FIL to fly in to see you! Despite being the visiting time nearly the time it takes to fly over, right?
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he was pretty jet lagged but it was still fun! love catching up with all those guys!
This is such a great idea!
I totally laughed at the washer/dryer bullet, because I totally get it. I cannot wait for the day when I have my own. No more laundromats or lugging a basket long distances, right?
Yesterday when I finished work I took a couple of hours to go to the mall and just look at pretty things. Nice, relaxing, and I avoided the rush hour traffic! That was my marvelous.
Susan recently posted..At the old ballgame
it’s funny how excited i am to buy laundry detergent now. Because it’s for my own!! Glad you enjoyed some pretty things on your marvelous monday. You deserve it!
LOVE the pic of you with the kiwi men. How cute are you guys?? I also am DROOLING just thinking about those healthy bites on their way to my kitchen. YUM!!!! You’re the best!!
Jess recently posted..#marathonmojo
i can’t wait for them to get there. I love sending them to you! hehe. And yes these kiwi men are stinkin cute. Such good guys!
om nom nom that bread looks good!
Glad you had a great weekend!
Calee (@chimes) recently posted..Tu-tu-tu-Tuesday \\ Chobani Quinoa Chicken Salad
i’ll trade you bread for rice krispie treats!
Now if you can make RKT healthy bites … or butterfinger healthy bites … we can talk.
I haven’t mailed out my treats yet this month. I should take orders for the cookie of the month club.
Calee (@chimes) recently posted..Tu-tu-tu-Tuesday \\ Chobani Quinoa Chicken Salad
oh dang! i sure can! Youre on!!
Mmmmmm that bread sounds amazing. I wonder if fresh banana would work?
Jan recently posted..Half Marathon Training
i used both banana chips and fresh banana. so yes, banana works. You don’t need the banana chips, i just added it in for a crunch.
I could have sworn I commented on this, but noticed it was still up in my browser! WHAT!? lol
We actually got some rain Monday night and into the morning yesterday. I know the grass and flowers and basically everything here have been needing it desperately.
And Linds? I have “Baker’s Wings” all day every day. lol I’m not nearly as successful in the kitchen as a baker (like you!)…and I sport ‘em all the time. I would scare you if I took a picture right now.
oh well i am glad i stayed up in your browser. hehe. ANd I bet you are adorable with your baker’s wings!!
hmmmm that looks good!
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