TGIF! I am psyched the weekend is here! Mostly because I have a bunch of fun things planned, but also because Mal has all next week off (school vacation)! Woohoo!

On the agenda for this Friday morning: a trip to the dog park. It was a busy week for Mal and me, so Murphy didn’t get in his usual long walks. A trip to the park was much-needed today. This dog had energy to burn!

On the drive to the park, I took a quick pit-stop at Marylou’s for a Maple Walnut iced coffee, which was pretty tasty, but I like the Almond Joy and Peanut Butter Wonderful flavors better. I’m glad I tried it though!

Murphy and I explored a new trail at the park today.

This one led us into a big, open field.

Which Murphy found very exciting.

And proceeded to sprint around and elephant butt like a crazy pug.

What a freak.

Snack

After the park, I snacked on some almonds.

Lunch

For lunch, I made a big salad, which I topped with a can of tuna, balsamic vinegar, and truffle salt.

After lunch, I did a little baking and ate a bunch of cookies. Hey, it’s Cookie Friday! And at least these ones had some protein in them!

Blueberry-Vanilla Protein Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well until batter is blended evenly.
3. Roll batter into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake cookies for approximately 12 minutes.
5. Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow to cool on wire rack.
6. Eat and enjoy!

Makes 12 cookies

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Off to CrossFit and then some beer drinking!

Happy Friday!