What’s up bloggies?

4th Grade is fantastico, especially when the school is close enough that I can come home and drop in for a quick helllllo!

When I was growing up I had a sandwich and an apple almost every day for my entire school career. Seriously! There were only a few exceptions. For example, my high school had excellent macaroni and cheese on Friday for like $1 that I would get. Also, in elementary school my dad used to get me and my siblings pizza strips. Other than that, my mom packed me a delicious and nutritious lunch every day, which always included a sandwich, apple, snack and a juice box. Yay mom.

Today I packed my own healthy school lunch! I made a sandwich of spinach & pinto dip from last night’s dinner on Sprouted Grain bread. I also packed an apple and some carrot sticks.

I guess this could be considered a light lunch, so I am sure I will pick up a snack in the afternoon if needed. My hunger is always thrown off a little on days I sub.

I am planning to go for a run after work, but I will definitely need a boost of energy in order for that to occur! Back to work for me!!!!

I am curious, I’ve noticed now that kids take all sorts of things for lunch. What did you take for lunch when you were a kid?

Happy Monday Bloggies! I am currently subbing in the fourth grade again just like on Friday. I could get used to this regular teaching thing! I love the days when I get to sub. I feel like such a productive member of society. Unlike Friday, this morning I was able to get up early and gather a proper lunch and snack.

Sandwich, Banana, Greek Yogurt, Plain Yogurt and Raw Revolution Bar for an afternoon snack before the after school program.

Let me tell you what is on that sandwich: spinach, tomatoes, sprouts and …

Kidney Bean and Almond “Hummus”

You Need:

• 2 Cup Kidney Beans
• 2 T Almond Butter
• 4 small garlic cloves
• 2 T water

Steps:

1. Chop the garlic.
2. If using canned kidney beans, drain and rinse them them.
3. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy. Make sure to stir it up to make sure the almond butter gets evenly distributed. 

It sounds totally gross, but it’s really good! I came up with this idea when I wanted to make hummus with the almond butter I made last night, but had no chick peas. It was super simple to make.

I ate it last night with some veggies and licked some right off the spoon and loved every second!

Thanks for all the advice on the Polar HRM strap. Following the suggestion of Abbie from Foods That Fit, I emailed the company and asked if I could have a smaller strap. I’ll let you know what happens!

Have a wonderful Monday and please check out Amanda’s (Run to Finish)giveaway of YouBars and YouShakes!