Baking Day 1/9 Photos and Recipes

Isn't it tough getting back into the swing of things after the holidays? I have to admit, even though I have to drag myself through our routine the first week, I thrive upon routine, so I like getting back to a schedule and a predictable day.

Baking day over the holidays consisted of making a jillion pans of cinnamon rolls. That was fun. (Well, until you step on the scale after the holidays....)

Here's what I made Monday...

I made a batch of Muddy Buddys/ Thigh Enlargement Pills... 

Then packaged them into snack-sized Ziploc bags for lunches. 

I think there are still a few bags left in the fridge- the guys LOVE these!!

I made a double batch of Soft Chewy Wrap Bread. We use these for (obviously) wraps, but also eat them with hummus as a snack, or as pizza crusts for small lunch-sized pizzas!

I made two batches of energy bars, one batch of Homemade Energy Bars, and one batch of Pumpkin Seed, Cashew, and Almond Butter Energy Bars. I love having these in the fridge as a snack or a quick after-workout refuel option. Wade likes to take these for breakfast.

I made some Quinoa and Black Beans for lunches- I am obsessed with this stuff right now, I have been eating it every day for lunch with sliced avocado. Sometimes I'll use it as filling for a burrito. It is GOOD!

I seeded some pomegranates that my friend Mickey gave me from his tree- these seeds are so good in salads or just plain for a snack!!

I made a batch of Kettle Corn and packaged it up in Ziplocs for snacks. In case you haven't noticed, I like to package things individually, or in single-serving sizes. This is good for two reasons- first, for portion control, and second, I think the boys find it easier and more appealing to eat things that they can just grab and heat or eat.

I also hard-boiled some eggs for snacks, and sliced, bagged, and froze some bananas for smoothies!

It feels so good to have food all ready to go for the week, I am glad our "normal" routine is back.