Wow, that post title is awfully conflicting…
At any rate, I finally got my mini!
My Dairy Queen Mini Blizzard, that is!
I’ve been dying to try the new miniature sized Blizzards (which my Father-in-law says is a crime, as he doesn’t understand why anyone would want LESS blizzard! 
) since the “small” size is still ungodly large, so last night Ben and I finally went out to see them for ourselves!
I took one glance at the menu and immediately knew what I wanted – the Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard. I know!
We’re talking, vanilla soft serve, Oreo cookies and chocolate chip cookie dough swirled with a caramel ribbon!!!! Ben got the same concoction and almost went blind it was so good!
All wrapped up in a tiny little package.
Mini size + big flavor = big fan. It was still a TON of ice cream, but definitely a step in the right direction. Way to be DQ!
This morning I had another decadent feast – but a healthy decadent feast – for breakfast. Apple Cinnamon French Toast!
French Toast
2 slices 100% Whole Wheat EarthGrains Bread dunked in a mixture of 2 egg whites, a splash of vanilla & a dash of cinnamon, then cooked up on the stove top.
Stewed Apples
1 peeled, chopped apple microwaved for 1.5 minutes with a splash of vanilla, a dash of cinnamon, a splash of water (couple tablespoons) and a drizzle of agave nectar.
Drizzle with nut butter, if you dare! (I do!)
The water, agave nectar and juices from the apple create this thick, caramel-like syrup that oozes all over the French Toast.
Sooooo decadent with the nut butter, but healthy. Good lookin’ and good for you.
I’ll be full ’til noon!
At which time I’ll be diving into some leftover Stir Fry. 
I don’t know if I’ve ever had stir fry with fresh corn on the cob, which is what I used, and it seriously took the dish to a whole new level.
One of these weekends I need to cut a bunch off the cob and freeze it so I can enjoy fresh corn later this winter. Need to do that for my Mother in Law too. She misses the fresh, Iowa sweet corn now that she’s out in DC!
Plus a Coconut Cream Pie Larabar Minifor an afternoon dessert. There’s something about this particular larabar that always leaves it soft and uber moist – like batter almost. It’s amazing!
ALL together now.
Well, Ben and I were going to take a half day of work today to head to the Iowa State Fair, but the forecast includes rain, rain, rain all afternoon. I think we’ll take it easy tonight and hang out there all day tomorrow. Sounds like a plan!
TGIF, peeps!
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What do you get in your Blizzards?
Do you prefer sweet or savory breakfasts in the morning?
What are you doing this weekend?
Sorry for the barrage…
Those stewed apples look so yummy! I don’t really like syrup and this will definitely be an alternative I have to try on my french toast/waffles/pancakes.
Great, now, I have to go get a blizzard! I have never tried that flavor but it looks awesome!
I love the new DQ Mini’s!!! I didn’t know LaraBars had Mini’s! Evidently I just love minis!
Just found your blog! Loving it!
I have to see if we have mini blizzards here (Toronto, ON). I believe it’s the perfect size for me because with a small, I get brain freeze too quickly and then I can’t finish it. I like getting skor in my blizzard. I should learn to be adventurous and try another flavour.
I like savoury breakfast but sweet is also good. Maybe a combination of french toast and bacon on the side!
I’m leaving for Jamaica tomorrow. I really need this vacation. Have yourself a great weekend!
Thanks for making me drool uncontrollably into my keyboard!! Such. Good. Food!!
Wow, that DQ Blizzard looks realllllyyyyy good. (I might just have to go out and get one
) So does your friends toast…
Have fun at the fair!
What is friends toast?!
I meant French Toast*** LOL!
have to share best breakfast ever from best movie ever -
eggs in a hole from “Moonstruck”
remember when Cher comes in after her whole night out and her mom is cooking? Well – those are what we call “eggs in a hole” – a little bit of french toasty flavor with eggs over easy. yum –
are you buying local eggs now? – recall is awful, right?
Yummy
I am dying to try the new mini blizzards as well!! I might try and get the hubby to bring me tonight
LOVE the looks of that breakfast!!
xo
Kris
I’ve been wanting to try those bars you’ve been eating, and now that I have finally found them I can’t eat them.
They all contain almonds and I have an almond allergy. 
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i am an iowa girl and in april moved out to dc…i am with your mother-in-law…i miss GOOD sweet corn…it is just not as good out here and i have been craving it all summer long!!!
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