I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!
My sweet baby Carson will be three weeks old tomorrow. Wow. Time is flyin’! He’s such a cutie patootie and we’re all enjoying him so so much! He’s a lot more alert now and really enjoys looking around, especially at the lights and ceiling fans. 😉
He’s also starting to coo a little bit and it melts my heart! I’ve seen a couple sweet smiles too. I can’t tell if they’re “real” smiles yet, but I’m lovin’ them nonetheless.
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I got a darling package in the mail this week that I had to share with you guys! My little sister in Connecticut sent it to me and she is so so creative! Check it out…
Isn’t that the sweetest!??! I just thought it was so cute how she packaged everything! Loved it. My sis is also a HUGE Superman fan, so I love that cute little onesie. It makes me miss her. 🙁
Connecticut is too darn far away.
I really, really love having a baby in our home. I’m completely worn out and sleep deprived, but I’m really trying to soak up every single second.
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I’m really looking forward to being able to exercise again. I think I’ll start going on walks in a week or two. It will be nice to be outside and soak up the sun. Heaven knows I could use a little Vitamin D right now! I think my 4 year old will enjoy it as well.
I seriously can’t imagine running….ever….again though. My body still feels so jacked. It’s weird. In fact, I made a quick Wal-Mart run today and when I was walking back to my car, I decided to run (more like slow jog) a few steps just to see how it felt.
It wasn’t good folks. I probably looked ridiculous too. My body just felt so weird, almost as if I was still 9 months pregnant! It made my stomach ache too. Crazy.
Kev told me I needed to “chill” and “be patient.” I know I do. I was just curious. I will officially be able to exercise again in three weeks. I’m just hoping my body feels more normal by then. We’ll see…..
I will of course take it easy and start out slow. I’ve told all my big kids that they should run with me when I start running again! I would love to train for a 5K or 10K with them. So far, I don’t have any takers. 🙁 I’m going to keep working on them though.
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I’ve still been trying to eat well, although I struggled quite a bit this week. I’ve cut myself some slack though because I know I’m sleep deprived and hormonal. It’s so hard to consistently stick with a healthy diet right now! It’s alright though, I know it will continue to get easier each week.
Anyway, with that being said, I have a wonderful recipe I want to share with you guys! It’s for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake and it’s so yummy!
Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my all-time favorite treats. I also enjoy mug cakes because they only take minutes to prepare. Soooo, I’ve been working on a Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake recipe for quite a while and I think I finally nailed it!
I wouldn’t consider this recipe to be “healthy,” but it’s definitely healthier than your typical Chocolate Chip Cookie. It’s also portion controlled because it’s a single serving. AND, it only takes about 3 minutes to prepare. Booyah!
Soooo, when you need a little “sweet treat” or a midnight snack, this may be just the thing!
Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Tablespoon butter (you can also sub Coconut Oil, but the butter gives it more of a “cookie” flavor!)
- 1 egg yolk
- splash of vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons flour (I’ve used whole wheat, spelt and oat with good results.)
- 1 teaspoon Sucanat (you can also sub brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia (or sweetener of your choice)
- dash salt
- dash baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
Directions:
Spray a mug with cooking spray. Put butter in mug and soften slightly in the microwave (about 20 seconds.)
Add yolk, vanilla and applesauce. Mix very well with a fork.
Add flour, sucanat, stevia, salt and baking soda. Mix very well with a fork.
Add Chocolate Chips. Mix well.
Microwave on full power for 40-50 seconds. You don’t want to overcook it or it will be too dry.
You can eat it straight from the mug, or pour it out onto a plate. Enjoy!!
I realize this recipe still has about 250 calories, 15 grams of fat and 14 grams of sugar, but it is BIG and very FILLING! Also, a typical Cookie Mug Cake recipe will run you upwards of 500 calories and twice the fat and sugar content.
Soooo, you should still consider this recipe an indulgence, but there is NO GUILT ALLOWED when you eat it, K?
- Serves: 1 serving
- Serving size: 1 recipe
- Calories: 252
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 66
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 272
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 230
- ½ Tablespoon butter (you can also sub Coconut Oil, but the butter gives it more of a “cookie” flavor!)
- 1 egg yolk
- splash of vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 Tablespoons flour (I’ve used whole wheat, spelt and oat with good results.)
- 1 teaspoon Sucanat (you can also sub brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia (or sweetener of your choice)
- dash salt
- dash baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
- Spray a mug with cooking spray.
- Put butter in mug and soften slightly in the microwave (about 20 seconds.)
- Add yolk, vanilla and applesauce. Mix very well with a fork.
- Add flour, sucanat, stevia, salt and baking soda. Mix very well with a fork.
- Add Chocolate Chips. Mix well.
- Microwave on full power for 40-50 seconds. You don’t want to overcook it or it will be too dry.
- You can eat it straight from the mug, or pour it out onto a plate. Enjoy!!
I love what your sister gave you, it is so cute and the clothes are adorable! Your baby is getting so big God bless. You look great so far so just be patient about loosing the weight I am pretty sure you will loose it in no time. I need to try to make the chocolate cookie mug cake because I never made it in a mug looks like fun.
Thanks so much and thanks for your encouraging words! I really love mug cakes; super easy and super yummy!
I’m sure in another 3 weeks you will start to really feel like yourself again and be ready to run some!!!
Love the sweet outfits that your sister sent you!
I am so looking forward to running! I just hope my body remembers how to do it, lol!
Mel, oh my gosh – he is so darn cute in that Superman shirt – I can’t even stand it!! I am all teary over here!! He is so darling!! He’s even smiling for the picture – what?! Love you and miss you and all your cuties!!
Laur, I LOVE YOU and that cute Superman shirt. It’s my very favorite thing to dress him in right now. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! :'(
Oh my goodness your sister is so creative, what a fun way to make up a package with all the outfits.
Thanks! My cute sister was BORN with amazing creativity. It’s insane.
Glad to hear that you are adjusting so well. This cookie mug looks like a yummy treat in a pinch!
Thanks! Yes, I love that cookie mug because I can throw it together in no time….that can also be kind of scary too though. Ha.
I can see Carson smiling in that photo. How sweet he is! What a wonderful package your sis sent.
Thanks so much! Yes, I’m lovin’ the sweet little smiles. They are few and far between right now, but I cherish each one. 😉
Is it bad that my first thoughts about this mug cake were, “it’s too small.” AHH I am terrible, I eat wayyy too many sweets. HAHA. It looks delicious though.
Ha Ha, love it! I guess you could make two of them, lol! I’m always lovin’ all the treats you share on your blog as well! I love sweets so so much!
I love this idea. If I want to keep chocolate chips on hand around here, though, I’ll have to hide them!
I hear ya about the chocolate chips! I buy the giant bag from Costco and they call my name from the pantry ALL day long! LOL!
The mug cake looks delicious! I know how you feel about exercising. I had my 2nd baby in April, and I was SO SO SO excited when my doctor gave me the green light to workout again. It felt so good to get back into it!
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Thanks! I’m very excited to receive that “green light” to exercise! I know it will help me to feel a little more “normal” and it will be nice to get the endorphins flowing. I will definitely check out your blogs! Thanks for stopping by.
Ok that mug cookie looks amazing!! I want it right now! Also, baby Carson is soooo adorable! Your sister is so cute for sending you that little care package!
Thanks so much! That mug cake/cookie is so nice when I’m craving something sweet, but don’t want to go crazy! We are loving sweet Carson so so much. I can’t wait to see your little babe.