Morning! Happy Tuesday!
This morning I woke up totally frazzled. I read my clock wrong and thought it was 7:30, and was super impressed I “slept in”.
And then I realized that it was actually 4:30. Sleep in fail.
Instead, I decided to get in some quality me time, and allow myself to write a ton about some thoughts on my mind. It feels so relaxing to write. I feel completely in my “zone”.
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Over the weekend I was clearly in full out Fall mode, so I decided to bust out the pumpkin and get a new recipe added to my snack list.
This recipe also happens to be simple and delicious. I’ve made it 3 times already, that’s how much I like it.
No Bake Pumpkin Protein Cookie (vegan, gluten free (if using GF oats), and sugar free)
Makes one giant cookie
- 2-4 tablespoons oats
- 1 tablespoon protein powder (I used sun warrior, vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 pumpkin
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk (to reach desired consistency)
Combine all the dry ingredients together. Mash in the pumpkin to the dry mixture, and slowly add in almond milk until combined.
I allowed this cookie to cool in the fridge for about 2-3 hours before I ate it, but you can eat as soon as your done making it!
I’ve been topping it with coconut protein frosting, coconut cream, nut butter, peanut flour paste, or low calorie “ice cream”.
* this one was topped with a mix of cashew butter and nuttzo peanut free nut butter *
And now I have plans to enjoy this as another snack this afternoon:)
I was going to eat this after a pilates session, but I tried doing about 10 minutes and I am just super exhausted today and have been suffering from this fatigue for weeks now.
Maybe this is a sign I should just take it easy for a few days, and maybe take a que from Lindsay, whose post was amazing and eye-opening, by the way.
Instead, I traded in my workout in favour of an Americano and a little meditation and “me” time. Loved it.
Hm, if pilates is making me tired, I MUST be exhausted…I need to still work on the more sleep goal. Going to bed at 12 and getting up at 5 is not good.
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Backing up to last night, dinner included more socca.
I’ve gotten a few e-mails about how exactly I make this, so here’s a little run down for you.
Its so simple, once you actually try it out for the first time.
Easy Socca
Just combine 1/3 cup garbanzo (chickpea) flour to identical parts water. Mix together thoroughly with a fork, until there are no lumps of flour remaining. Heat about 1 teaspoon of oil (I use coconut) in a pan and pour the flour/water mixture into the pan. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
And eat.
I love topping mine with more coconut oil and nutritional yeast. It makes a delicious “cheesy” flavour and the melted coconut oil mixed with the yeast tastes oh so scrumptious.
And of course this is usually had with a side of roasted veggies or a salad. Its really a simple dish to have when I’m in a time crunch or just a little lazy;)
I’m off to catch up on the finale of Bachelor Pad. Can’t wait to see the “most dramatic” ending ever. Don’t they always say that though?;)
Have you ever tried Socca?
Have you already started making any pumpkin recipes yet?
Have a fantastic day!!
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YAY! I love no bake recipes, especially when they involve cookies…or pumpkin
And I’ve never tried socca before, but now I want to! Hope your Tuesday rocks, sista!
Agreed!
You should definitely try socca, its super simple and tasty!
I can’t believe your socca recipe is so easy! I once tried cooking it in the oven and not only did it take forever, but it was a total fail haha! I’m going to try it out your way.
I haven’t broken out the pumpkin yet… it just doesn’t quite feel like fall yet!
I tried it out in the oven too, and it didn’t work at all! This method seems to work fairly well though! I’ve never had any mishaps with the stove top.
yay for taking a break! Do it more often!!
I’m definitely going to start implementing them more!! Your post spoke lots of true words that apply to me!
I told you, you have those pumpkin flavors down. I think you should try a break, maybe your body needs it.
Ha ha, I just love that pumpkin.
I think my body definitely was craving a little break.
I’m so glad you are taking a break!! You need it! That muffin looks to die for! I have been eating a ton of pumpkin!!!
Same here! I’m going to look like a pumpkin by the time October hits!
Trading workouts in favor of coffee and meditation can be a great thing
I remember battling with constant fatigue and sleeplessness, and cutting back on exercise for a good long while definitely helped. Exercise is supposed to make us feel better, not exhaust us to the point where we can’t enjoy the rest of our lives. I know it’s a hard thing to give up, but try for a while and see how you feel. Nothing bad will happen, promise 
I think maybe I even need a longer break than I had hoped for. Its crazy how much recovering our bodies need after suffering from an ED, so it may need more looking at than just a few days off. Your right exercise isn’t meant to leave us feeling exhausted.
I cannot wait to start experimenting in the kitchen! I love all the stuff you come up with. I need to start sleeping more, too!
This first week back at school must be insane, get some sleep in this weekend!:)
I have no tried socca or have not bought my first can of pumpkin yet – both need to change! Your recipe looks easy and good – right up my alley!
Yeah, you definitely need to change both of those things:)
I’m thinking about picking up a can of pumpkin this weekend – I need muffins. Or bread. Or something equally as yummy.
going to bed at 12 and getting up at 5? Ouch! That would definitely lead to some exhaustion/fatigue!
Pick up that can, you won’t regret it!
Yah, its definitely wearing on me right now!
Yum! That pumpkin cookie looks right up my alley! I hoped to pick some pumpkin up at the store yesterday, but they were all out! The tragedy! I hope that changes soon. Also, I love your bucket list from yesterday! I didn’t get a chance to read it til now. So fun!
Oh no, that’s super sad! I’ve never actually experienced my grocery store running out of pumpkin before, I remember everyone was having that shortage last year, but I guess Canada didn’t get that memo ha ha.
Oooh this looks SO good! I love pumpkin–& I might just use w.w. flour (I don’t have coc flour on hand). YAY for fun recipes that are easy!
I’m sure WW would work great as well! I love easy recipes!
Socca’s are killer. I totally fell asleep in the middle of Bachelor Pad but it WAS pretty darn dramatic.
I have been eating them none stop! Love.
Ha ha, yah Bachelor Pad was definitely a great finale!
Gorgeous girl, this snack looks amazing! Iv plans to make it tonight- apple sauce instead of pumkin, dark chocolate drops( I just got these dark chocolate antioxidant drops that are super yum) added, Yeee.
Iv been love-ing on your coconut cookie, (I add chocolate drops to that too, haha, you should try it sometime- a lil’ chocolate is good for you:), I promise), & micro banana muffin so much lately, it’s kinda crazy.
I’m socca obsessed, you’re right, it IS so simple once you’ve made it once- and oooohh so delicioius. I make it minimum 3X a week. The coconut oil nooch sauce Is divine, I topped mine with a hummus nooch sauce last night. Do you like hummus? Don’t think I’ve ever seen it around here…
I feel ya on the exhaustion:/, it’s , err…exhausting, isn’t it? I get too much sleep, or too little, but tiredness seems follows me around either way- what I’d give to be well rested & full of energy! Plus , iv been reading so many horrible things about what sleep deprivation can do to a person. The adrenal & thyroid stress, & raised cortisol levels. Nuthin good.
Xxx
Ohh, I like the idea of adding dark chocolate drops!! I need to get on that train. I tend to fear the chocolate, which is just silly talk.
I actually am not a big hummus lover unless I make it myself! I don’t really like tahini, so when I made it I have to use another fat in place.
Totally true. The adrenal fatigue and thyroid, raises cortisol levels are NOT fun to deal with after all the exhaustion. Its confusing to my system when I wake up early and then work late. I can’t get used to the changes ha ha.
You are amazing! You know I love anything with pumpkin and this is so easy to make! I have a pumpkin mug cake recipe coming up too and can’t wait to share it! They are just so easy and so delicious! I need to try your simple socca too!!
Exactly! And they only make one, so you never get sick of them! The socca is truly delicious. I neglected garbanzo bean flour for too long.
That cookie looks so delicious and easy!!
Thanks for sharing!
Mmm…your pumpkin protein cookie looks like the perfect snack! I’m going to make this tomorrow, after I re-stock my pumpkin supply. I loaded up several weeks ago, and have already plowed through most of the stash. There will NOT be a pumpkin shortage in this house like there was last year, when I couldn’t find it anywhere! Fall just didn’t feel like fall.
Socca has been on my “must try” list for years, but somehow it’s still there! For some reason it seems complicated? Looking at your recipe though, I see that it’s far from it.
Maybe I’ll jump on the socca train this weekend!
I’m SO proud of you for giving your body the rest it needs! I’ve actually cut WAY back this week because I realized that, despite reducing my time in the gym a couple weeks ago, I was in need of even MORE R & R. I know how hard it can be to say “no” to what our head wants, and “yes” to our internal cue’s, but the internal cues are always right! Which reminds me…I’m exhausted! It’s time for bed.
Love you, Lisa! <3 xoxo
Ha ha. I plow through my pumpkin products SO fast, its a tad ridiculous! I can’t believe there was a shortage last year, where I live we had LOADS of pumpkin, like a crazy amount. Its weird how in the States there was that shortage.
You definitely have to try socca. It is SO easy. Not complicated at all.
I’m proud of you as well for taking the rest! Our bodies probably still have so much catching up to do in the rest department. I’m sure out adrenal glands and thyroids are thanking us for the rest in the long run:)
I added pumpkin spice to my french press this morning so it could brew into the coffee. It’s so good that way.
Mmm. I love adding pumpkin spice and cinnamon to my coffee. So tasty!
That recipe is pretty much the same I use for my protein cookie. Love it.
Way to trade in your workout for an Americano. 
Hope you got the rest and relaxation your body and mind need friend.