It is a gorgeous day in Boston today. It feels like spring!

We don’t get a lot of nice days like this during the winter, so when we do, you just have to take advantage of them. So, I went outside for a run this afternoon. It’s been so long since I’ve run outdoors, it took me a good 10 minutes to track down my Garmin. But, I finally found it and set out for a 5-mile run. It felt awesome!

• 8:41
• 8:52
• 9:02
• 9:01
• 8:44

Total time: 44:22

Lunch

After my run, I took Murphy for an hour-long walk around our new neighborhood. By the time I got home, I was SO ready for lunch. I whipped up a quick salad, which was piled high with veggies, crumbled blue cheese, and almond slices. I also drizzled a little balsamic vinegar on top.

On the side, I had a serving of kale chips. Love these things!

Veggilicious lunch + H20.

Snack

I wanted something sweet to eat for an afternoon snack, so I did a little baking. I made a batch of Oatmeal Maple Walnut Bars, which turned out pretty good, but they weren’t as maple-y as I had hoped. But, the bars tasted good enough for me to eat four of them! Even still, I don’t think they are my best baking creation ever.

Just in case you’re interested, here’s the recipe!

Oatmeal Maple Walnut Bars

Makes 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/4 cup chick peas
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup barley malt syrup
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor
• Spray 8 X 8 pan with non-stick cooking spray
• Spread batter in pan with a spatula
• Bake for 18-20 minutes
• Allow to cool before cutting

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I’m considering taking the night off from blogging since I worked almost all day today. I need a serious brain break. Plus, I’m really in the mood to put on my PJs and watch a movie with my boys. Doesn’t that sound nice?

If I don’t see ya tonight, I’ll see ya bright and early tomorrow morning!