Daily Delish – Crepes and Contests!
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So the Mister and I have an adorable little Saturday morning routine. We sleep in a lil bit (normally up by 9), head to the gym, put in a 2-hour workout and then re-fuel with a healthy breakfast. One of our favorite spots is First Watch. First Watch, also loved by the beautiful Gina at The Fitnessista, has several locations, spanning 11 states. All muffins and the french toast, pancake and waffle batter, etc. are made from scratch at the restaurant every morning. First Watch only serves breakfast and lunch, which works out for me since breakfast food is one of my very favorites!
Without fail, I always order the fresh fruit crepes. As explained on the menu, this dish includes “two thin homemade crepes wrapped around fresh fruit, topped with low-fat organic strawberry yogurt, cinnamon and sugar. Served with a baked Muffin of the Day and granola.” How amazing does that sound? The First Watch also includes all nutritional information on their website (love when they that!). So I know with the muffin (muffin is low in sugar- 5 grams- and only has 4 grams of fat, only 1 saturated, btw!) and granola, this comes in around 650 calories (without the muffin it’s only about 500, but the muffin is so worth it!). A bit calorie heavy if this were going to just be my breakfast, but it’s so filling that it holds me into the early afternoon when I’ll normally enjoy a small snack and then wait for dinner. Plus, after my long workout, I need the fuel!
Fresh fruit crepes at First Watch
Bursting with fresh fruit!
All chopped up
The Mister always orders the Lean Machine – two cholesterol- and fat-free eggs, seasoned turkey patty, tomato slices and a dry English muffin. Sometimes I switch it up (if I’m trying to save calories and pack in protein) and get the Healthy Turkey Omelette – egg white omelette with diced turkey, spinach, feta cheese, diced onions and tomatoes. Served with fresh tomato slices and a dry English Muffin.
I love sharing breakfast with the Mister after a long workout. It’s such a nice way to spend time together, while still being productive (i.e. workout, fuel body). A great way to ease into the weekend…
What’s you weekend morning/eating routine like? What’s your favorite breakfast spot?
Other announcements…
Announcement #1
OK, in order to make some of you care about my failed contest attempts bring some of you out of the woodwork, I’m here to tempt you with the Fashion Friday prize! I’ve also been thinking about it, and I am going to change the rules a bit.
I really want to encourage everyone to share their favorite outfits and I don’t want anyone to be turned off or discouraged by the thought of being judged. So, here’s the deal: ANYONE who submits a photo for Fashion Friday will be entered to win. I’ll randomly choose one of the entries and they will receive the prize stash. I’ll share everyone’s photos in Friday’s post so that we can all see how stylish all of you are!
Want it? Submit a photo!
Friday’s loot includes:
- Canister with 50 bags of tea – Pineapple Ginger flavored
- Coconut Chocolate LARABAR
- Dark Chocolate fondue bar
- An assortment of goodies from Tom’s of Maine: toothpaste, deodorant, soap, mouth wash — all these products are awesome — they’re free from artificial ingredients, never tested on animals, and produced using environmentally sustainable business practices.
- A special surprise (not pictured)
To enter to win these prizes, submit a photo of you in you favorite outfit. if you don’t want to appear in the photo, that’s fine, just send a photo of the outfit on a hanger or laid out on the floor. To win an extra entry, link back to the contest on your own blog (just let me know you did so in the comments). Send photos to: info@thedailybalance.com by this Thursday at Midnight.
Announcement #2
The lovely Kristina from Stoneyfield Farms sent me a package yesterday! Check out the adorable potholder and spatula!
Oikos/Stoneyfield Farm goodies!
Why do you care, you ask?
What? You don’t want to just imagine me sitting in my kitchen gobbling up Oikos to my heart’s content? No?! Shocking!
Well, for next Tuesday’s ‘try it,’ I’ll be reviewing all of the Oikos flavors and also giving all of you a chance to win the same package of goodies! I’m conducting the product review in a very interesting way and I’m excited to share the results with you! Make sure you check back on Tuesday (but hopefully you are checking in daily!) to get your own shot at scoring some Oikos.
So how about that? Are you excited?!? I hope so! I can’t wait to see all your fashionable ensembles you put together! I’m sick of my mug being the only one up there for Fashion Friday!
p.s. I think I convinced the Mister to go to The Stone Oven tonight! SCORE!
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