Happy Easter everyone! I had another go-around with Banana Baked Oatmeal this morning. It was delicious again! I made a few changes – used a mashed banana instead of applesauce, left out the brown sugar in the batter, added a pinch of salt, and baked it in a pie dish. It didn’t cook as well in the pie dish (the metal baking tin was more of a heat conductor) and was hard to get out without the parchment method, but it still tasted great!
I used the pie dish for a prettier presentation, but I think I’ll go back to metal tin/parchment next time.
Also had a latte!
And had my oatmeal with a spoonful of almond butter -
Breakfast was about 390 kcal, 6 grams fiber and 16 grams protein.
Easter Sunday
Because last night was such a celebration of food + drink, our plans for a fancy Easter lunch have turned into a simple ham dinner. I have been debating all week whether or not to bake.
Here’s what I made last Easter inspired by our upcoming wedding cake flavors:
French Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Chambord Filling and Vanilla Buttercream
This year I was planning a pear tart, but I have had so many desserts lately that I kind of lost desire to bake. So we’re putting our efforts into dinner instead. Kind of anticlimactic, but it does make for a more relaxing day of studying and gardening 
I’m off with a new magazine to take an hour-long power walk. I’m not up for running today, but I want to get some fresh air and my heart pumping a bit.
Then I’m off to the grocery store.
Then it’s Stats and Chemistry - back to real life tomorrow.
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Do you not go to church at all on Easter? Just curious.
Happy Easter Kath!!
Hey everyone, I’ve been eating way too much junk sugary food lately, and I’ve decided to go without sugar (obvious sugary treats, chocolate, candy, soda… ) for two weeks and hopefully make my body feel better. Does anybody want to do this with me?? We could have a little online discussion… updates…
If not, does anyone have tips for snacks??
I’ve lost like 15 pounds, but due to all of this late night sugar snacking I’ve gained 5 of them back… I want it to stop!
Happy Easter! That french vanilla cake looks awesome! Drool. . . I have been in a baking frenzy and baking simple cakes every week so I really should cool it or will have to eat cake everyday. But that is a happy penance I will gladly serve.
Btw, you look really cute holding the cake. That’s a really nice pic:0
yay for getting your heart pumping!! This afternoon, I am planning a track workout for some intense intervals!! I can’t wait, it’s going to feel so good and refreshing!! Enjoy your Easter Kath!!
Happy Easter, Kath!!! Your day sounds so nice and relaxing–can’t wait to see your simple dinner with the hubby! My family is just having a big lunch and then just eating leftovers for dinner and I baked a coconut cake!
How do you power walk with a magazine?
Hey Kath can you (or have you) post the recipe for that cake? I love to bake. I baked a Lemon-Raspberry cake for today. Happy Easter!
“Hoppy” Easter, everyone!
I’m on vacation with my family in Florida, so I’m headed out to the beach and gonna start “Eat, Pray, Love” finally! What a wonderful way to spend Easter!
Hope everyone enjoys the holiday and the treats the Easter bunny brought!
I wondered about the church thing too. It is wonderful to remember what Easter is actually about. And it’s not candy and easter eggs.
Happy Easter Kath
The baked oatmeal is beautiful, I LOVE the close up shot!!
Let’s not get into a religious debate, please.
Not everyone goes to church.
Kath- youare a braver woman than I. When I walk with a magazine, i di it in circles around my living room. Im not joking.
Happy Jellybean Day!
I think I’d walk at a snail’s pace if I was reading. My parents are making lamb for dinner tonight, the concept scares me, but is lamb healthy?
Thanks, BethT, I was afraid of where that discussion was going.
That cake makes me drool! Recipe, please?
Is the grocery store open today?
That baked oatmeal looks SO good. I definitely have to make that asap. And, I have to ask, have you ever run in to anything while you walk with your magazine? Because I’m sure I would be an accident waiting too happen if I tried. Enjoy your dinner!
I too commend the walking with a magazine, I would def. walk into a tree or a parked car!
The thought of someone power walking with a magazine is hilarious!!!
Happy jellybean day?! You have got to be kidding me..
***Patricia,
grrr. and mostly due to sugary foods that just make me feel blahhh
I’d love to join you! I recently lost 20 lbs this year from following these blogs but recently school has been stressful and I’ve gained back 5+ llbs
Re. Easter,
We are not religious, but I love everything about holidays – the music, the meals, the traditions, the rituals, the history. Any reason to celebrate whatever you feel like celebrating! We do go to the church I grew up in when I visit my parents on Easter and Christmas.
Patricia ,
Sounds like a good challenge! Congrats on your 15 pounds! I’m not sure I have a good reason to go dessert/treat free completely, but I’m with you to cut back this week after to many desserts this past week!
jenna ,
Please email me some of that pink icing!! Yum!
Re. Magazine Walks,
Emily, You just use peripheral vision! Robin, Yes, I get hit in the head with branches sometime and have stumbled on a sidewalk crack, but it’s really not that hard and makes a walk so fun! Julie, My dad invented it – he’s known in his small town as “the man who walks with a magazine.” He does like 6 miles a day too!
koootz ,
I’m not sure of all the details of lamb’s nutrition panel off the top of my head, but I eat lamb in small portions. Just have a deck of cards-sized portion and fill up on veggies and sides.
Susa ,
I made the cake last year – I don’t think I even have the recipe anymore! It was a very basic vanilla cake with a very basic icing. For the filling, I just added raspberry preserves and chambord to some of the icing.
Kath
Banana on top looks delicious. =)