Homemade Energy Bar Recipe and a couple Pool Workouts...

If you have been reading my blog for a while than you know we are on the down slide to Ironman Augusta. I have been trying to really kill it in the pool the past week. Yesterday I did a really cool workout where I couldn't use he sides or bottom of the pool to turn or push off. It's a whole different workout when you don't have that to give you a push. I stopped about a foot from each wall and turned in the water and started swimming no push off or flip off. If you are training for a triathlon or just using the pool to stay healthy and in shape, you should try this workout...
 

Today in the pool was a "fun day" LOL! 60 minutes of 75 yd Whatevers with a 20 second rest between each 75. Basically it was a choice on what I did each 75. I really took this time to practice sighting in lots of different ways. This workout was great to do today because there was a water Zumba class going on and she had some great music turned up really loud, so I was able to hear music while I trained in the water.


Anyways I have been having some issues with nutrition during my swim. I have no problems doing fasting cardio on the bike or road, but something about swimming and fasting cardio doesn't mix. I'm not sure if its the lack of oxygen or what, but I have to eat right before I hit the pool or I feel like crap. So I made a batch of my date energy bars that I have been making for the kids and I.


Super easy and soooooooo good. I thought I would share the recipe with you guys just in case you decide you want to make them...
 

Ingredients...
16 oz whole pitted dates
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 1/2 cups peanuts
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 cup chia seeds (MammaChia are my favorites)
1 tbsp coconut oil

Place peanuts in food processor and process till finely chopped, place in bowl. Put blueberries and dates in food processor and mix until chopped. Add peanuts, cinnamon, coconut, and chia seeds to date mixture and process till well mixed. It will become almost a thick ball in the processor. Remove from processor and place on a piece of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and use your hands to press it flat like a pancake.
 

After you have it flattened out to the thickness you want it, place it in the fridge for about 15 minutes. Remove from fridge and remove the top layer of parchment paper and use a pizza cutter to cut the size squares you like...
 

Keep cut squares in an airtight container and ENJOY!!!

My kids LOVE these squares and I LOVE knowing whats in them.

I think this little boy LOVED his dinner compliments of Sizzlefish, LOL...
 

I wanted to show you guys what I had for dinner the other night. My husband and I went to a local restaurant here in town called The Hungry Owl and they have a burger that is topped with jalapeno peanut butter, and OMG it is to die for...
 

If your local you def need to check it out. If not, but chopped up jalapenos and peanut butter on your burger, you won't regret it! I hope you all have a Happy Hump Day!

Do you have a bar recipe? 
If so, I would love to see it.
Strangest hamburger topping, ok go!!!