Alright, so maybe I’m not totally better yet. I have to say it feels good to get my workouts in though. Tina is really kicking my butt this week. My upper body wasn’t feeling sore at all on Monday after my workout, but yesterday I was definitely feeling it! My NASM book just came in yesterday and I know I’ll be taking some cues from Tina as I’m learning and creating routines.
Last week I found myself eating too many delicious veggies [brussels, broccoli, cauliflower..] and my stomach was not happy about this so I’ve made it a point to eat lighter this week.
Breakfast
The mighty tower o’ pancakes! DEMOLISHED!
As I mentioned before, FlapJacked sent me a sampler of their protein pancakes and the Apple Cinnamon was the last one that I had left to try. One thing I love is that these are only 180 calories per serving which is great on my rest days, but since this was my post-workout meal, I went for the whole thing! Topped, of course, with peanut fluff and coconut.
Even more exciting is that you have a chance to win some protein pancakes for yourself! For the month of February, FlapJacked is celebrating National Pancake Month by giving away FREE PANCAKES! You will simply share a photo of your favorite way to enjoy pancakes for the chance to win. 3 Prizes awarded weekly! For full details, check it out!
I’m not sure I understand the name, but I love the taste!
I’ve also been grabbing coffee from Marshalls lately.. they have some pretty awesome flavors and I’m definitely a fan of this one. Not to mention it was only $4!
Lunch
Not pretty. But darn tasty.
Polished off the last of the mango beef stir fry with a side of brown rice cake. I’d only ever had Quaker rice cakes before but I decided to try Lundberg and I really like them! It’s like actual pieces of puffed rice instead of all ground up. What a novel idea.
Afternoon Snack
More coconut cashew butter and granola? Why not?!
This Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cake was fabulous! I actually subbed the chocolate chips for cacao nibs and whole wheat flour for buckwheat. And then I couldn’t have a mug cake without topping it with some coconut cashew butter and granola. That just seems wrong!
Dinner
Don’t be fooled. I definitely went back for more asparagus and plantains!
Grilled up some herb mahi mahi, plantains, and roasted asparagus for a nice, light dinner. It really hit the spot! We’ve both always loved plantains but haven’t really bought them much until recently. It’s nice change in starch for dinner from the normal rice or potatoes for Nathan too.
And as always, I finished the night with an apple.. and a little more granola. I figure this, not only is helping my stomach feel better, but helping me get better too. Doesn’t hurt that it’s all delicious.
Food for Thought
What is your favorite post-workout meal?
Have you ever tried a mug cake?
Barr & Table 
I LOVE mug cakes! My go to is usually the classic chocolate sort (a variation of CCK’s recipe) with yoghurt and cherries all mushed together in a beautiful mess 🙂 this one looks fantastic though.
How do you cook your plantain? Mine always goes wrong and I don’t really want to fry it in tonnes of oil…
Mmm chocolate, yogurt, and cherries sounds delish! I just throw my plantains into a pan with a little olive oil or coconut oil so they’re pan-fried but not too much oil 🙂
I’m so glad you liked the marshmallow cake!!! I can’t get enough of it now.
Interesting about cutting back on the veggies. I wonder if I need to do the same for some bloating issues I’ve had. Cabbage 2x yesterday made for an uncomfortable evening.
I’m really only cutting back on the fibrous veggies this week. Everything in the cabbage family including brussels (so sad!), broccoli, cauliflower, etc. KILL my stomach. It’s unfortunate because they tend to be my fave.
why do you have trouble with vegetables? is it the fiber? those protein pancakes look yummy! I’ll have to check it out
I have trouble with too many fibrous vegetables. Brussels and broccoli are definitely some of my faves. I love them but they don’t love me!
I’ve never gotten a mug cake “right”-their texture is always gross. I do have a habit of lightening things up with as many subs as I can though, so I think that affects it.
Love Laura’s marshmallow mug cake! All the eats look delicious. So sorry you’re having to cut back on veggies 😦
Ahh I should have definitely clarified (maybe I’ll edit..) but I’m only cutting out the fibrous veggies this week. Definitely still getting my veg on 😉
That coffee looks dreamy and I adore the cute packaging. Your plantain, asparagus, and fish meal looks AMAZING.
Isn’t it super cute? I love the Marshalls coffee 🙂 I think plantains are becoming a staple in my house haha
That tower of pancakes is perfection, I adore Flapjacked! And I will definitely be making Laura’s mug cake soon, yum.
Minus the wheat flour of course, I just double checked the recipe. 😉
I love a big ol’ tower of pancakes 🙂 definitely recommend the mug cake too!