Saturday mornings are pretty routine for me – they typically start out with a long run and end with a big breakfast (after all, I earned it right?). I look forward to hitting the trail early, cranking up the tunes and having a little “me time” to help clear my head after each work week. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hanging out with my hubby or friends to unwind as well but for me, it’s most therapeutic to have alone time just “to be” — To embrace the outdoors, to soak in the sunshine and to not think about much…well, maybe except for what’s for breakfast when I get back home.
My typical post-run meal includes some sort of oats and protein, either a big bowl of oatmeal, oat pancakes or a smoothie with a couple scrambled, hard boiled or fried eggs on the side. I have a few quick go-to recipes to help refuel my body and recover from my endurance runs, but this morning I was forced to branch out since I’m all out of oats. Glad I did because these whole grain, sugar-free and protein-packed waffles made with quinoa flakes and flour will be making it into my routine rotation! Slightly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle – a perfect way to start out the day!
Next time I make these though, I’ll double the batch so I have leftovers to freeze. Then all I have to do is pop them in the toaster oven for a super-quick and healthy breakfast. I topped these off with chopped pecans, sliced strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup but these are equally delicious served plain and simple.
How do you like to unwind? Do you require time alone to recharge or does being around others re-energize you?
Saturday mornings are pretty routine for me – they typically start out with a long run and end with a big breakfast (after all, I earned it right?). I look forward to hitting the trail early, cranking up the tunes and having a little “me time” to help clear my head after each work week. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hanging out with my hubby or friends to unwind as well but for me, it’s most therapeutic to have alone time just “to be” — To embrace the outdoors, to soak in the sunshine and to not think about much…well, maybe except for what’s for breakfast when I get back home.