Happy Hump Day!
I know you’ve been waiting in suspense to see what I had for dessert last night 
. Well I had four dried apricots and after I ate them, I really wished that I had some chocolate too. Well guess who had to stay late at work but totally redeemed himself by bringing me the exact item that I was craving?! Ben, bearing gifts of 2 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a Rolo! Bless his little heart 
These were exactly what I was craving and I happily ate them while watching the Biggest Loser contestants ALL finish a MARATHON! I cried. It’s true. When Ron rolled in after 13 hours of walking with a cane, surrounded by all his competitors and past contestants – Mikey waiting, crying, at the finish line – I lost it. Then when he struck down the finish line tape with his cane…oh it was magical! Anyyyyways…!
It’s a fact that my absolute favorite fall dessert is Apple Crisp. Last fall I kept a bag of the dry ingredients for the “crisp” part pre-made and on hand, so I could make little individual crisps whenever I wanted – all I had to do was add a little butter, cut up an apple and bake. Well, 4 pounds later I ditched the habit, but kept the love. This morning I rekindled that love with Apple Crisp Oatmeal! Why, oh why, didn’t I think of this before?? It tasted exactly like my favorite dessert, minus all the flour, butter and excess sugar – perfect!
All I did was peel and slice an apple and added it to my oatmeal, milk and water as it was cooking. After it was done, I added a teaspoon of brown sugar, splash of vanilla and some cinnamon, topped with toasted almonds and coconut – and Fall was back, baby!
So delicious…I’m salivating…
For lunch I packed a salad with my leftover tostada ingredients. Lettuce, tomato, a sprinkly of cheese and spiced black beans – with a little lite ranch dressing.
Plus a banana with Barney Butter for dipping, natch.
Looks like the rain fairy has come to pay us a visit, so a trip to the gym might be in my future tonight?!
Do you guys cry/get emotional over television shows? Normally, I don’t, but when it’s real life like the Biggest Loser and you can see how far these people have come – it’s a little heart wrenching, you know?!
Happy Wednesday – make it a good one!
Delicious oatmeal! I keep baggies of crisp topping ready to go, in the freezer, too! I make about one a month with whateve fruit or berries I have on hand/seasonal.
Your lunch looks fantastic today and I’m really enjoying your blog posts.
Hi there – welcome to the blog! Oh gosh the ASPCA commercial is so heartwrenching! Usually I have to change the channel because I can’t take it!
I cannot help but tear up at the biggest loser. that moment when mikey was waiting. ahmazing! it was so good! i cannot wait to see how everyone looks next week!!!
i love apple crisp, my mom always skimps on the topping! I’m like MOM! but i only make it once a year it appears. don’t know why though!
Kristen, your blog is amazing! I didn’t know you were such a cook. I’ve subscribed to the feed now so I’ll be checking back often.
But the important issue is this: When are you having a dinner party for us??
I was totally tearing up last night watching the BL!!!
Oh and your oatmeal sounds amazing!!
Biggest Loser last night…. Justin and I both lost it!! It was sheer magic when Ron hit that finish line with his cane. AUGH!!!!
Augh, ps, thought of you when Jillian was having wine and dessert with her contestants. Were you oozing with jealousy?!? : )
Your oats look sooo amazing!! And yes, I LOVED biggest loser last night– it made me want to go out and run a marathon right now! I definitely almost cried when Ron crossed the finish line..
I cried like a baby during the Biggest Loser last night too. The marathon and the trainers helping Mike’s brother, Max really made lose it!
I have to make that breakfast tomorrow. It looks soooo delicious!! Have a good day!
Hello! New reader here, just wanted to say that oatmeal looks awesome! I’ll be trying that this week! It’s waterworks for sure watching animal planet cops! Or even that ASPCA commercial with Sarah McLaughlin, you know the one I’m talking about? Ok and Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I sound like such a sap now!
I cried last night too. Tara is so amazing. And to see Mike so emotional over his dad…wow. It was a great moment. It made me want to cross a finish line.
I was just talking to my mom about The Biggest Loser last night! She also said that she cried as well! I didn’t get to watch it but had I, I would have been a mess, I cry at a drop of a hat and with him going for 13 hours is just incredible. Incredible!
That oatmeal looks delish. Another recipe of yours that I will have to give a go at! I’m making your lemon pepper chicken tonight, haven’t had the chance to do it yet!
I didn’t cry but I did feel emotional last night – it was an amazing episode!
Ron. Striking the finish line banner with his friggin’ cane. Walking through the finish line like he owned the place. Awesome.
He is the Godfather.
I definitely get emotional – even with commercials!
Oprah usually gets me!
The Biggest Loser was awesome last night. I loved seeing them all finish and to see Ron with all the support he got. Although, I do worry about Tara and her extreme exercising – that girl is heading down a dangerous path and I hope she takes Jillian’s advice to heart and maintains balance in her life.
That oatmeal looks delish – I’ll have to try it sometime!
Am I a loser that I don’t wantch Biggest Loser???
OK – so this is sooo funny that I’ve been craving Maggie’s cinnamon rolls (my favorite fall dessert.) They’re SO obnoxiously good! But anyhow as I was shopping yesterday – with Mason – his first trip to Hy-Vee!…I found a new Jello 60 calorie, sugar-free pack of cinnamon roll pudding?!?!?! Um…delicious?!?!?! I suggest you try them:)
Hey! I just found your blog from comments you left on Eat Like Me. I love it! You seem to have such a fun and realistic approach to healthy eating! Very inspiring.
The apple crisp oats look phenomenal – I’m definitely going to have to try that, seeing as apple crisp is one of my face desserts as well
I admit to getting emotional over TV shows, and yes I teared up a bit while watching The Biggest Loser last night!
Oh I am a huge sucker for those shows. Extreme Makeover Home Edition normally is the one that gets me the post – or sometimes the animal cruelty shows on Animal Planet. But the most, Britney’s documentary – riveting, it gave me goosebumps!
I have GOT to try that apple oatmeal! Looks amazing!
I totally got emotional last night! I am not a fan of Ron, but when he crossed the finish line – that was HUGE. I honestly did not think that he was going to finish it. They all did so well. They have come so far and really changed their lives. I find them all to be very inspirational.
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This bowl of oatmeal clocked in around 410 calories – which is about how much I need to keep me fueled in the mornings – after all, they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day! As far as your cereal intake, unfortunately I’m not a nutritionist or educated in any nutritional related area, and don’t know if that is enough for your personal needs or not. I encourage you to look up a nutritionist in your area for more info!
definitely cried last night on biggest loser! that show gets me good. but extreme home makeover… at the end of the show.. it is GUARANTEED i will cry!
I am a huge Biggest Loser fan and last night’s episode was awesome. I was so happy and excited when all four contestants finished the marathon and it was such a touching moment when Ron crossed the finish line. I am routing for Tara, but I do hope she takes Jillian’s advice about balance to heart. She is sooo hard on herself!
I’m curious as to how you maintain your weight by eating such a high calorie breakfast. With the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut, that really adds a lot of calries. I generally eat 1/4 cup of cereal for breakfast. Is this too little?
YES! How dare they take up time she could be spending with ME!?