It’s not even 9:30 a.m. and I feel like I’ve been out and about for hours already!My non-stop morning began at the gym where I taught my usual 6 a.m. spin class. As we set up our bikes, I had a feeling our morning ride would be a good one because people were chatty before we began. Though my 6 a.m. group is usually pretty energetic, it can often take a few songs for them to really seem engaged, so it’s nice when people arrive to class in a good mood.
After my class was done, I didn’t have much time to hang out and talk once I wiped down my bike because I had a Pure Barre class to attend! I don’t usually double up my workouts, but this month I’ve paired a spin class with Pure Barre a handful of times because I was determined to complete the Pure Madness challenge. Thankfully this morning, on the very last day, I completed my 20th class for the month of March. The class was packed, so I have a strong feeling I wasn’t the only one who barely squeaked by!
Breakfast
After barre, I drove home to grab a much-needed shower and fix myself breakfast. I made myself an egg sandwich on a toasted English muffin and served it with two clementines.
Two Fried Eggs + Spinach + Tomato + Swiss Cheese + Salt + Pepper
During my first trimester, I was on a serious egg sandwich kick which morphed into an obsession with cheesy scrambled eggs. For the last few weeks, I’ve been all about egg white oatmeal and protein pancakes, so it was nice to change it up and make an old favorite this morning.
Plans for the day: Work + Girls On The Run!
Oh, and a quick little aside for those of you who may be in charge of making a dessert for an Easter dinner or brunch this year… Paula Deen’s Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding is unreal.
I know I’ve talked about it on the blog before, but I made another batch last night and Ryan and I agreed, once again, that it simply cannot be beat. It’s the perfect banana pudding for those who don’t usually like banana pudding because the only banana flavor in it comes from actual bananas, not weird pseudo banana flavorings. And here’s a little tip I stole from my brother-in-law who first introduced us to this recipe: Instead of Cool Whip/frozen whipped topping, use real homemade whipped cream. It takes the recipe to another level!
And now that I’ve spent a little too much time talking about banana pudding, I gotta go! Have a great Tuesday!
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That banana pudding was one of the requested desserts in my house for this weekend.
You’re not alone! I am finishing the pure barre March madness challenge today too! Class #20 after work tonight. Congrats! we did it!
Woohoo!! Congrats to you!
Very cool! Good luck with the challenge. I need to pick up some clementines too.
Are those cookies on top?
Congrats on completing your 20!!!! I had to do mine all in one shot because I left town on the 20th and wouldn’t get back in time to complete… phew! Nothing like Pure Barre to motivate the madness! That sandwich looks awesome! I’ve been on a egg white, spinach, tomato, and mushroom scramble kick… back to healthy eating after shoveling in 80 million desserts on my cruise vacation last week…. ahhh!!
Banana pudding? Yum!! Good job on the pure barre challenge….I love that workout.
The Chess cookies (I’m assuming?) on top are SO CUTE!
That banana pudding sounds so good, I’m adding it to my list of need-to-make dessert.
I’m realizing that I don’t know if I’ve ever had banana pudding! I grew up eating homemade butterscotch pudding. Nothing against banana pudding–I need to try it!
I’ve only had the Magnolia Bakery banana pudding so I’m curious to try this recipe against theirs! It’s a pretty perfect dessert for Easter brunch!
I don’t normally like bananas (at all, unless well hidden) but not gonna lie, that dessert looks good. I wonder if I would mind the banana!
Mmmmm that looks awesome! the sandwhich and the pudding
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I’m wrapping up #20 in the Pure Barre challenge tonight too! Phew!
That seriously is the Best banana pudding!! Yummm! I’m taking my first pure barre class tomorrow and can’t wait!!
Totally agree! Banana pudding is my go-to dessert for Easter lunch, which we will be hosting in our new house this Sunday!
I’m not usually a banana fan but that banana pudding looks amazing!
I’m always in charge of dessert..every single girl’s staple Looks great–will try!
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Im wary about this banana pudding you speak of, but I would be willing to give it a shot. I’ll try anything once (or twice or three times)
That pudding sounds divine! I haven’t decided on anything to make for Easter yet, so I better get to it!
That banana bread pudding sounds heavenly! Yum!
My husband LOVES banana pudding. Must. Make. This. Thanks for the inspo!
My husband’s grandma makes the best banana pudding and only gives it out at Christmas time. The first year we dated he wouldn’t even give me a spoonful of it! He’s become a lot more generous since then, haha.
I love bananas but banana pudding always freaked me out a bit. I might look at this recipe!
I’m in charge of Easter dinner dessert, but I’m not sure if I should try that! A lot of people in my family hate banana, even the smell of it. I might have to test drive it first at home and then make some for Sunday It does look good every time you show it on the blog though! And congrats on the challenge! You should get a bonus prize for doing it while pregnant!!
i love banana pudding! checking out this recipe!
That pudding looks delicious! I love the design on top too – having fun with food makes it twice as nice a part of life.
That sounds amazing!!! I love Banana Pudding! I’ll add this to my “must try” list!
I’m a Southern girl living in the Midwest, so I love that you said “fix” breakfast.
Congrats on doing the 20 classes in the month! That’s quite a feat!
Thanks for sharing the Banana Pudding Recipe. I am definitely going to have to try, you haven’t let me down in any of your recipes shares…Sounds like this one is a must!
spin + barre is so impressive! looks like such a yummy breakfast.
LOVE banana pudding!!! My go to evening snack is always something creamy…custard, ice cream..yogurt or even better, pudding!
That banana pudding though. I can tell it’s time for lunch because I want to lick your screen. Yum!
I’ll have to try this recipe! I LOVE bananas, but usually hate banana flavored things bc of that fake banana taste you mentioned!
Banana pudding is hands down one of my top 5 favorite desserts of all time. And probably tied with Banana Bread. Apparently I have a banana problem!
Wow! That is a productive morning! Kudos to you…
And, that banana pudding sounds heavenly!
I’d be willing to pit my grandma’s banana pudding against anyones!! No store bought puddings whatsoever. Let me know if you want another recipe!
yes please!!
I don’t know if I’ve ever had banana pudding! I kind of want to try it now that you’re talking about it… hmmm
Love all the yummy recipes you have been featuring here lately. That banana pudding looks great!
i cannot wait to make this! I love anything banana and it is so pretty and looks great!
I am so making this banana pudding!
Anything with banana immediately attracts my attention, and this sounds perfect! Congrats on the 20th class btw.
My family loves this banana pudding.
Have you ever tried banoffee pie? I never heard of it before I moved to London but I think it now may be my favorite dessert!
It’s super easy to make, here’s a recipe : http://www.curtisstone.com/recipe/banoffee-pie I used a can of carnation caramel instead of making my own sauce, and since Cool Whip unfortunately doesn’t exist here, the cream is made from real whipping cream, so good!
Thank you so much for suggesting the banana pudding recipe! I made it for the Easter Brunch we hosted today and it was such a hit. Delicious and fed so many, thanks!
awesome!!