Hey everyone, I hope you’re all having a good weekend!
As usual, today I’m going to recap last week’s workouts and let you see my plan for the upcoming week. I also have ANOTHER recipe for you all! I always say I’m not a recipe blog, but I just keep coming up with new ideas that I want to share! Granted they’re all smoothies and breakfasts…
Here’s a look at last week’s workouts:
Sunday – Total Strength class
Monday – 2.5 mile run + Jillian Michaels Video 3 mile run + 10 minutes sprints (too sore from strength class to do a JM video!)
Tuesday – REST I was in the mood to sweat, so I did JM Ripped in 30 level 2 and then did some zumba moves to a few songs for bonus cardio (aka danced around like a crazy person…)
Wednesday – 2.5 mile run + Jillian Michaels video 2 mile run + elliptical
Thursday – Zumba + Abs
Friday – Total Strength Class
Saturday – 3 4 mile run + cardio (elliptical or walking)
And, now what I have coming up for this week:
Sunday – Total Strength class (I might do yoga instead since I missed a rest day this past week, but I feel good so we’ll see!)
Monday – 2.5 mile run + JM Video
Tuesday – Zumba or Rest
Wednesday – 2.5 mile run + Jillian Michaels video
Thursday – Zumba
Friday – Total Strength Class
Saturday – I hadn’t signed up for the Punk the Monk 5K when I made this workout image, but instead of a 3 mile run + cardio, I’ll be doing a trail run that’s about 3.25 miles on Saturday morning! So excited!
If you remember, during my What I Ate Wednesday post this week I showed you my new breakfast of Apple Cinnamon Amaranth and promised you all a recipe, well here it is!
Amaranth is kind of like if Chia seeds and Quinoa got together and had a baby… got it? Good. If you are unfamiliar with either, amaranth is like teeeeny little squishy pebbles. Sounds weird but I liked it, not as much as oatmeal, but still good. And, according to Linz, it has more protein than any other gluten free grain!
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Cinnamon Apple Amaranth
Ingredients
1/4 cup dry amaranth
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup water + more if needed*
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 packet stevia
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 chopped apple
Directions
Fist, put the amaranth and all liquid on the stove and cook like you would quinoa or oatmeal. While that’s going, chop the apple into bite sized pieces and either sauté in a pan or microwave the pieces with a bit of cinnamon (90 seconds is enough).
Be sure to stir the amaranth while cooking to keep it from sticking and to give it a little more volume (*for extra volume, turn off the heat when there is some liquid left, cover and let the grain soak up the extra liquid, 20 or so minutes later add more water and heat again). Once the amaranth is about cooked, add the stevia, cinnamon and chopped apple and stir until ready.
Be sure to top with some nut butter for extra healthy fats and protein! (and deliciousness).
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Have you ever tried (or heard of) amaranth?
Do you try to make a flexible workout schedule each week?
Nice week! Those Jillian Michaels videos are definitely a serious workout. I did level two and half of level 3 for crosstraining last week and was so sore the next two days it wasn’t even funny. Good luck on your upcoming week; have fun with the trail run! I’ve never done one before, but they sound like a mix of difficult and fun!
I know, her videos are rough! They give me a great workout. And thanks, haha the trail run is definitely fun, we try not to take time too seriously!
I’ve heard of amaranth, but I’ve never tried it. I’m curious to give it a shot sometime though.
I’m on a plan right now, so I try to follow it strictly. But if I have to mix things up, I’m fine with that too!
I got some from a bulk bin, that way I could just get a serving or two and find out if I like it or not before buying more.
I have never really heard of or tried amaranth. I’m curious to try it, I love trying new foods 🙂 I am training for my first half marathon the end of this month so I am trying to follow my workout plan.
I’d never heard of it before Linz’s post! And good luck on your training!!!
I have not tried amaranth yet, but I have heard of it. I love your description of it: chia and quinoa got together . . . . ha! 🙂
Haha I was trying to think of some way to describe the texture!
I have never heard of amaranth either. However, after seeing your pictures of Cinnamon Apple Amaranth, I am getting very hungry! 🙂
I got mine from the bulk bin at Whole Foods – great way to try it out without have to commit to a big bag!
That recipe looks yummy! Good job with your workouts this week! I too, like to make a general schedule to follow each week to keep myself on track, but with some built in flexibility!
I definitely like to build in flexibility, it keeps me from feeling overwhelmed!
we used to eat amaranth all the time and really enjoyed it, but now since we try to limit our grain intake we have not had it in a long time. so good as popped amaranth too!!
Popped amaranth? Do you make that or buy it?
Looks so delish! I’d never heard of Amaranth before!
It was surprisingly good! Although I probably won’t use it all the time, love my oats too much 🙂
that looks delicious! I haven’t tried amaranth before, but have heard wonderful (nutrition-wise) things about it, especially as a source of protein for vegetarians. What is it like and where did you find it? I’d love to try some but don’t want to have to buy a big batch of it…
I bought mine at the Whole Foods bulk section, that way I could just get 1-2 servings worth without having to commit!
I love amaranth! I’ll have to give this apple cinnamon recipe a shot! Sounds awesome!
You were my inspiration! I’d never heard of it before your post!
That Apple Cinnamon Amaranth looks amazing! I may have to try it out before work this week.
Definitely give it a try! I made mine the night before and just heated it up in the microwave in the morning so it was quick!
I feel like my fitness schedule always has to be flexible. I never know if I might need to stay at work late so I try to fit in a morning workout but then somedays I just need a little more sleep. I always fit a workout in but I have learned to just go with the flow!
I agree – I like to make things flexible so I can relax about it and not feel overwhelmed!
That amaranth looks a little like cream of wheat – oh the nostalgia! 🙂
Haha definitely a different texture!
That looks yummy! Never tried it but think I will check it out. I’m in an oatmeal/chia breakfast rut!
Well I do love oatmeal!
i’m definitely pumped to try this amaranth recipe! looks delicious. also way to go on the four mile run!
Thanks, Molly!
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