Happy Weekend

January 22, 2010

Hi, guys! 8-) Just a quickie post– mostly for accountability’s sake, but also to tell you about a cool event taking place in New York City next weekend that you could win a ticket to attend!

Snack

At NuVal, I made myself a mug of sugar-free hot cocoa. And, when I got home, I whipped up a 3-Minute Cookie, but I changed the recipe to give it a more “cake-y” texture.

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I combined the following ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl:

  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/8 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Vega Smoothie Infusion
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Then, I nuked the mixture in the microwave for 60 seconds. The consistency was softer and denser than my original recipe. It was also more filling. I actually might like this “cookie” better.

Pure Yoga Event

POM is partnering with Pure Yoga in New York City for a day of health and wellness, and they’ve offered to giveaway 1 ticket to the event!***

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Here are the details:

Saturday, January 30 from 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Enjoy special classes, mini spa services by The Spa at Equinox, and beverages and wellness seminars presented by POM Wonderful.

Pure West
204 W. 77th St @ Amsterdam Ave.

http://pureyoga.com

To Enter: Email me a paragraph about why you want to attend this event. With the help of the POM folks, I will pick the best entry to win the ticket. Deadline to enter is Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM.

***POM is giveaway 1 ticket to the event. However, they are unable to provide travel or accommodations. The winner is responsible for their own travel costs and lodging.

Good luck!!! :mrgreen:

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Estela @ Weekly Bite January 22, 2010 at 6:06 pm

Have a great weekend Tina :)

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K January 22, 2010 at 6:14 pm

I love the sounds of the remix on the 3 minute cookie – I need to give both recipes a try!

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Marisa (Loser for Life) January 22, 2010 at 6:21 pm

I gotta try that cookie!

Cool giveaway!

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Kathleen January 22, 2010 at 6:25 pm

I really need to try this awesome microwave cookie!

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Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) January 22, 2010 at 6:28 pm

Hey Tina, have you tried PB2? It is lower in fat and calories than regular peanut butter. I know you have your favorite and I totally understand that you don’t get between a girl and her favorite peanut butter. I am asking because it would go really well in the cookie! It would give you the flavor and cut back on some of the fat/calories. It is not as sweet as regular peanut butter, so I like to add a little vanilla stevia drops to it…so good. Just thought I would suggest it. Speaking of which…I need to try this cookie soon!

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Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com January 22, 2010 at 6:52 pm

Why have I not got round to making one of these 3minute cookies yet?? I seriously need to sort it out lol! Have a good night :)

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Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) January 22, 2010 at 7:09 pm

The cookies are looking and sounding better all the time. I need to jump on the bandwagon and give it a go! :mrgreen:

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Chelsea January 22, 2010 at 7:39 pm

I just tried your original cookie about 5 minutes ago. All I have to say is yum!! I gave mine an “icing” of 2tsp vanilla yogurt mixed with 1 tsp peanut butter. and it was heaven!! Loved it, you are a genius!

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Jasmine @ Eat Move Write January 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Your cookies are so interesting. I might have to give it a try.

I’d love to attend that event, but there’s no way I could get to NY. Whoever gets it will love it, I’m sure!

Contest on my page. My very first, check it out!

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Heather (Heather's Dish) January 22, 2010 at 8:02 pm

i won’t be able to go (if i even won), but that’s such a cool event!

I love the idea for the different kind of cookie! i’m a little obsessed at this point…trying it out tomorrow!

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Kristen January 22, 2010 at 8:26 pm

Oh bummer, this is so close to me and I LOVE Pure studios. Unfortunately I won’t be in town but hope the winner has a blast! Have a great weekend!

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Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg January 22, 2010 at 9:43 pm

What a great opportunity!

That cakier cookie sounds delicious!

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Lynn (The Actors Diet) January 22, 2010 at 10:19 pm

you’re really mastering that cookie recipe!

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marla {Family Fresh Cooking} January 22, 2010 at 10:39 pm

I am so wanting to try this cookie, love the addition of Greek yogurt. This weekend I am giving it a whirl. We going skiing, Think I could put this in my pocket instead of a power bar? I would like this better, the bars are too sweet for me. This cookie is better balanced.

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Megan January 22, 2010 at 10:58 pm

Hi Tina,

I’ve been reading your blog for upwards of 2 years now, but have never commented. I wanted to do so now, however, to tell you I think you’re fantastic and to share the following link with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsXCXSn7WU

If you are afraid to click on it (I’m super virus-conscious also), go to youtube and search “play him off keyboard dog”… excessively adorable pug footage. Guaranteed to make you smile!

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Gina January 22, 2010 at 11:03 pm

Need yoga NOW!!

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Nicole, MS, RD, LD January 22, 2010 at 11:04 pm

I’ve heard about your 3-minute cookie on approximately 1 million blogs today! I’ll have to give them a shot!

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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is January 23, 2010 at 12:15 am

I like the more cake like cookie idea! Sounds yummy!

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Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather January 23, 2010 at 9:28 am

Awww wish I lived close so that I could try to win a ticket. Looks like lots of fun!

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Jenna January 23, 2010 at 9:43 am

Lovin those cookies!!

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Lindsay January 23, 2010 at 10:18 am

Hi there! This was my second attempt at making your cookie. The first time I added amazing meal to it and i could not even eat it. This time I skipped the amazing meal and added the greek yogurt and barney butter and its edible, but not delicious. It sort of tastes like a protein pancake. Hmm.. guess I have to keep playing with it.

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Kristi Rimkus January 23, 2010 at 5:38 pm

I love your microwave cookie! Caveman at Caution:Caveman Cooking gave me an Honest Award recently. Part of accepting the award is to pass it along to your favorite blogs. I’m passing it along to your blog. :)

http://motherrimmy.com/wordpress/?p=4207

Kristi

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Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) January 25, 2010 at 3:14 pm

Whoa that event sounds awesome!! As does the cookie…

;)

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Kelly January 25, 2010 at 5:33 pm

Love the cookie recipe! It’s deliscious!

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