Cannoli Cereal
Since I will be going to a work event after work today, I was told I could come in a little later. Which meant I could sleep in until 6:00 (woo hoo!) this morning. It’s amazing how much of a difference starting my run 15 minutes later really makes. The sun actually rose in the middle of my run, rather then at the end, so I got to run at least half of it in the morning light. There’s something about that early morning light that makes runs so calming and peaceful.
I definitely underestimated how much time I could actually sleep in, as I still arrived to work at a decent time. Curse my ability to be out the door at 8:00 no matter what! Oh well, that just means I can leave a little earlier on Friday instead. I have no problems with that at all. J
Morning Stats:
o Distance: 5.42 Miles
o Time: 58 mins 24 secs
I also did another wonderful ab routine involving my $1 Ab Ball. I also threw in some full extension crunches, 3 count sit ups with pulses, bicycle crunches (on the ball), 30 second planks, and lastly some back work. Hopefully I will be sore again tomorrow. I really feel my abs starting to change!
Yesterday while I was watching the Racheal Ray Show ( I may or may not DVR it while I’m at work J ) she did a segment on Ricotta Cheese and made Cannoli Cones using sweetened ricotta cheese, fruit and an ice cream cone. I thought that was an adorable idea and used it as inspiration for my breakfast this morning.
Cannoli Cereal
All I did was mix a teaspoon of honey to a ¼ cup of part skim ricotta cheese to sweeten it up. I cut up three strawberries to add to the mixture and then added a ½ cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch for the crunch effect the canolli shell provides and then ½ cup of 365 Brand Peanut Butter Puffs, simply because I like Peanut Butter. J
It really did taste like a Cannoli! I actually think some chocolate chips would have pushed it over the top, but I try to keep chocolate out of my breakfast as much as I can. J This was also a great way to add some dairy to my diet, as I always seem to be lacking it. I’ve never really been experimental with Ricotta Cheese, but I think Racheal Ray has inspired me to try new things. I knew religiously watching her show would come in handy one day!
YUM. Your breakfast sounds great! Last night, we mixed chocolate chips with the part-skim ricotta for a great dessert! I love ricotta.
Hooray for getting to sleep in!!
Hehe, I too DVR Rachael Ray’s Show, while I’m at classes/dance practices
CANNOLI CEREAL!?!??!?! Oh my, heaven in a bowl. I REEEEALLY want to try that Peanut Butter Puffs cereal, since it’s soy-free AND gluten-free (scores for me).
Happy Wednesday!!
Yeah for transforming abs!
I love cannolis. We have them every Christmas. When I was little, my sister and I ate the filling right out of the bowl.
You know when I ventured a try with the South Beach Diet, they had desserts that were “allowed” that were basically flavored ricotta cheese. I loved them. Of course I sweetened with a little splenda but I added stuff like vanilla extract and a little peanut butter and it was pretty close to tasting like cheesecake. I also added coconut extract once too. I looked forward to that dessert every night!!!
Mmm, creative and delicious-looking! I’d love to try experimenting with ricotta cheese
Glad you had a nice run !!
Wow, great run this morning! I LOVE ricotta cheese, and actually have a recipe I am going to try this weekend to make my own!
30 second planks! Those are so hard!
Happy Wednesday!
That’s such an awesome breakfast idea! I would never have thought of that
Congrats on the abs!
Yay for your Rachel Ray-breakfast creation! I love sneaking dairy into my diet in fun ways, haha!
Happy Hump Day!
i think i just deleted my first comment. would you mind emailing me (rhodeygirltests@gmail.com) the brand of the pb froyo?
also, cannoli cereal?!?!!? wow. that looks insane!
That’s so creative Meghann! I love it!
You seriously come up with the most creative recipes! I love the way you think!
wow! that is sooo beautiful! i used to eat cannolis all the time (bad for my wasteline!) but this healthy alternative is so amazing! thanks for sharing!!!
The Cannoli cereal looks awesome! I’m gonna have to try it soon!
Well, well. Aren’t we all just getting so creative? =P
Hello. I’m a first time commentator on your blog. For a dessert, try ricotta mixed with a bit of honey or agave nectar and mini-chocolate chips. So yummy.
It’s amazing that you have been eating well and exercising so consistently for so much time now.. Crazy & awesome!