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WIAW #19: Zoodles and Birthdays

Guess what day it is … that’s right – it’s What I Ate Wednesday! These were my eats from Monday. It included a new zoodle recipe and a birthday dinner (one of a few) with my friend/running bff Nicole.

The day was also my first day of my training for the August half marathon I signed up for. I know – a half marathon, in August, sounds hot, humid and notsomuch fun. Oh well. I’m doing it! Anyway, day one was 3.5 miles so I tried to run them pretty fast (for me) and then finished with kettle bells and the elliptical. My post-run breakfast was made for me by B! Egg whites with italian hot peppers, mixed veggies and spinach.

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For lunch, I had made myself a salad. I made salads Sunday during some meal prep and also some quinoa salad so I mixed it all together. Topped with a Heinen’s flamegrilled veggie burger. YUM. No dressing this time.

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Snacks the day included a nectarine, strawberries, mixed nuts and carrots.

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For dinner, Nicole came over. It’s the start of her birthday week and she confessed to me that she has NEVER HAD ZOODLES. I know, right?! So in honor of her bday week we had plans to make pad thai zoodles for dinner. I snacked on some of those peanuts in the background before/after cooking too.

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For dessert, I finished a glass of red wine (yes, it’s leaning on B in this picture) and may have also had a peanut butter oatmeal M&M cookie.  These cookies were REALLY good and I’ll definitely be making them again and sharing the recipe soon!

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That was it! That was my day. How did I do? Two questions for you:

  • Do you like oatmeal cookies? What do you put in them?
  • What’s your go-to Thai or Vietnamese order? Pad see mao or pad see ew for Thai, Pho or Bun or cabbage salads for Vietnamese! 

12 responses to “WIAW #19: Zoodles and Birthdays”

  1. Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com Avatar

    What a great friend to introduce her to Zoodles… and with pad thai, too… pulling out all the stops! Those cookies look AMAZING!

  2. Shawna Avatar

    oatmeal cookies are my fave cookies, actually. i love peanut butter oatmeal, or just plain oatmeal (cinnamon) raisin. dark chocolate is nice sometimes too. i haven’t heard of that brand of veggie burger but i’m big on putting those into salads, too.

    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar

      This was my first attempt at peanut butter oatmeal – i will def be making them again!!

  3. anorexiarevealed Avatar

    i eat so many zoodles haha looks delicious!

    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar

      oh how do you make your zoodles?

  4. Arman @ thebigmansworld Avatar

    I need those cookies in my life- well, anything with m n ms!

    Thanks for linking up, Happy WIAW!

  5. Cookie Yi Avatar

    YUM! Those zoodles look amazing!

  6. GiGi Eats Celebrities Avatar

    Can you believe I have never had Thai food before! I am not sure I can eat any of it…?

    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar

      Ahh you haven’t?! You must try it if you can … there are many different options! Same with Vietnamese food. So refreshing!

  7. Marisa @ Paleo Primal Platform Avatar
    Marisa @ Paleo Primal Platform

    That wine glass balancing act is quite impressive! I also really like the idea of pad thai with zoodles.

  8. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables Avatar

    Ohh that nectarine sounds good!! I have some fresh peaches at home that are finally ripe! I can’t wait!

  9. Jessie Avatar

    Yes Yes Yes I love oatmeal cookies! I cannot wait to hear all about this recipe. They sound pretty good.. but then again can anything involving m&ms be bad? 🙂

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