I’m back trackin’ to Friday Fun day Fail day because I fell off the face of the Earth for a couple days….sorry! The exam went not so well, boo 
I definitely needed about 10 more measly minutes. Oh well, it’s over and the rest of the assignments for this class will be easier to do well on….I hope. Yay?
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Breakfast (yay) was this amazing Creamy Butternut Squash ‘n Apple Breakfast Treat I made from the HungryGirl Cookbook. I used to read HungryGirl a lot but not so much anymore, mostly because of their use of artificial sweeteners, fat-free and processed products. I did purchase the cookbook back in the day so I thought I’d flip through it just for kicks.
I made it with the butternut squash I roasted from last week, apple, almond milk, stevia, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup.
The next morning, I topped my yogurt (of COURSE) with veggies and fruit (!!!) and added pecans, flaxseed, and TJ’s Cranberry and Apple Butter. It was De-VINE!
I broke for lunch while frantically studying for this exam. I was sooo scared-y cat for this test it was borderline ridiculous!!! I needed some comfort food!!
I couldn’t decide on 1 flavor panini so I made 2 different halves! Double yay!
Each one had this magical combo–brie and cranberry!
The 1st half had microwaved apple slices (boo allergy to raw apples!) and lettuce.
The 2nd half had avocado and lettuce.
Grilled in the panini press!
Hello apple butt!
I packed some mini peppers for later.
After class I only got in 25 min. on the Octane Fitness Elliptical because I was informed the gym was closing at 5pm!!! WHAT!?!? BOO! Oh well, my muscles needed a breaky.
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For dinner I had a bed of LETT with cucumbers, avocado, red onion, dried cranberries, AND a wheat berry salad!
These wheat berry salads are great for using up random ingredients in the fridge. Yay! I used olive oil, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, and avocado.
Afterwards my school BFF and I went to WFs (yay) to pick up these 2 ingredients to make Megan’s Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Chip Bars.
I made some slight changes to the recipe such as these Vegan Carob Chips instead of chocolate chips. I also used 1/3 cup brown sugar instead of 2/3 cup regular sugar because I was using sweetened applesauce.
TA DA!
These were ooey-gooey-delicious! They are perfect to have for a healthy dessert or even for breakfast. They totally hit the Friday-night-spot!!
I’m spending this weekend writing a paper (boo), catching up on all your lovely blogs (yay) and answering all the emails I put on hold this week!
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Love the indecisive double sandwiches! I always do that!
awesome eats, especially that pumpkin coconut bar… looks delish~~~ I wish we lived close so I can have a bite without having to baking it! hahahha……. yes, I’m that lazy lately!
Ahh that apple topping looks like pecan pie or something! Delicious.
I’ve never thought to make two sandwiches out of one. You’re a little genius!
The dessert looks amazing!
I do that with sandwiches too! I can never decide what to eat so I end up with two different halves.
Your allergic to raw apples & carrots ah thats horrible! Loving the cranberry and brie combo always a winner in my books. Sorry about the exam but there is still half a semester to fix your grade. Good luck with the paper this weekend, rock it!
Drooling over basically EVERYTHING you ate.
& don’t be too jealous of my dehydrator – it’s not one of those super snazzy excalibur ones – we had it for years, at least 10 I say.
Those bars and those paninis look really, really good! I can almost smell them through the screen of my laptop;)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Two sandwiches out of one is a great idea. I love variety. Dessert looks amazing. Too bad I can’t bake cus I will end up eating it all by myself.
Holy cow, pumpkin coconut chocolate chip bars??? Three of the best ingredients and one delicious form
I do the half sandwich thing all the time! There are just too many delicious combos and one stomach!
I’m glad that you are forgetting about that not so good exam. Totally not worth your time!
I love a lot of the ideas HG has, but I too never use their recipes because of the artificial sweeteners, mainly. I am totally against using artificial sweeteners, but they are definitely advocates.
Sorry to hear the exam didn’t go over well!
Both the panini’s look really good. I’m liking the brie/cranberry combo.
Aren’t those bars awesome? My batch got eaten pretty dran quick!!!
umm I want your bfast in my mouth!! looks sooooooo good right about now. I still get the hungrygirl emails, but rarely use them because of the artificial JUNK. I made one delicious treat from the new cookbook though, these fruit treats in baked wonton wrappers SO GOOD. Try it if you get the chance
allie,
everything looks amazing on this post but the sandwich i’m stealing that recipe!! yummo!!
I agree about Hungry Girl. I treat her stuff like a lot of other cookbooks… just take ideas and make them my own. No artificial sweeteners for this girl.
Your little dessert breakfast is too cute!
I agree with you on the Hungry Girl recipes. There are A LOT of unnatural (sp?), processed ingredients.
I love your sandwich creations! Brie cheese is so yummy.
So much deliciousness in this post! I haven’t had brie in forever, but you’re making me crave it!
Those bars look amazing–so professional. Bookmarking that recipe, for sure:)
LOVE your blog! I really want to cook with you one of these days because whatever comes out of the oven is sure to be delish!
don’t be stressed and if you want to get refectory lunch one of these days, I’m soooo down!
*DROOL* Ok, now i’m starving! LOL!! Everything looks sooo good, loving your panini’s especially, and those pumpkin bars I really need to give a go! yum!!
I hope you did better on your exam than you think you did!
aww I am so sorry that you are allergic to raw apples :\ that sucks!
but that paninied sammie sure does look delicious
holy delicous! i’d love to eat your breakfast!!
hey girl!! i just found your blog and i love it!! i’m also a senior in college and i can’t wait to read more
your yogurt mess/panini/pumpkin coconut chocolate chip bars all look AMAAZING!!
must.make.bars!!! Those look deeelish! 3 of my fave sweet things all together as it should be. That wheat berry salad looks yummy too! Girl, when can you come to Chicago and we can bake together?!
The breakfast and sandwich look delicious! I love avocados and brie…great combo