I broke up with almonds last week. That’s right. I had it.
I was becoming way too obsessed so I threw him out of the house. 
But, I’m a glutton for punishment so this week I decided to give him another chance.
So now we’re dating again.
I hang out with him in the bulk bin aisle at the grocery store so we can just spend together in small doses. But when I’m there, sometimes I hear his cousin peanut butter calling my name.
I’m torn.
I kind of have a crush on peanut butter, too. He’s quite, how should I put it? Smooth.
Now that I think about it, I think it would be best if almonds and I were just friends. So maybe I’ll invite him and his buddies over for…
A Protein Bar Mixer
- 1 whole egg
- 5 egg whites
- 2 cups vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup flax meal
- 1/3 cup nut butter
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup walnuts
Whisk together the eggs and your sweetener of choice. Add the protein powder, flax and salt to the mixture. Stir in the nut butter and fold in all of the crazy nuts. Pour the batter into a 9×9 pan coated with non-stick spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Now I really must go pick up some beer nuts…I hear they’re toasted!
Miz says:
April 23rd 2010I love the almonds…indeed too much some days but at least it beats the pants off my adoration for his cousin the chocolate covered ones. I save those for the movies :)
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
April 23rd 2010Hanging out at the bulk bins sounds so romantic! Love the protein bar recipe!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
April 23rd 2010I love almonds but I have also broken up with them before. Love that recipe!
Lindsay Cotter says:
April 23rd 2010ohhhhhh, I can’t wait to try this bar. Lets just say I’m a nut slut. haha! Hope your dates with almonds are going well!
:)
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
April 23rd 2010I had to break up with almond butter, so I completely understand ;)
Those bars sound delicious!
Zeenat{Positive Provocations} says:
April 23rd 2010Oh, Your break up sounds devastating ;)
I had a very recent break up of mine with the very rich, smooth and dark chocolate. Not taking it very well ;)
But peanut butter is my new favorite thing…..so you cant be eyeing it too ;)
Ok seriously, You made me giggle ..i love your writing style..and your blog is so beautiful. I am going to be a regular for sure. I wonder how i haven’t come here before. My loss :(
And the recipe for the awesome bars…sounds so yumm..i might just make it over the weekend.
Much Love,
Z~
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
April 23rd 2010Oh, I’d never break up with almonds. I love ‘em too much. Those and pistachios, which I’ve been getting a lot of lately. The bar sounds cool!
amanda says:
April 23rd 2010Like @Miz was saying…his cousin (chocolate covered one)….delicious!! I have to also keep an eye on having those nuts in my house!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
April 23rd 2010Ooh, thanks for the protein bar recipe! Glad you two were able to work things out. :-)
April says:
April 23rd 2010I’m not into sloppy seconds but i’ve dated that man and called it quits before too. I’m over him and keep his brother 100 cal almond pks around. I can control myself with him ;) Sometimes i’ll 2 time him with Justin’s single pks because i’ve dated the JAR of PB before and he doesn’t stay around long.
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
April 23rd 2010YUM that recipe sounds so good! I have broken up with PB before :)
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
April 23rd 2010almond must be cheating on me! tell him i love him too :)
happy friday!
april says:
April 23rd 2010Haha, I must lay Lindsay Cotter’s comment made me crack up!! Lately I’ve been addicted to almond butter, but peanut butter will always have my heart! :)
The Candid RD says:
April 23rd 2010Aww, poor almonds, his girlfriend is crushing on the peanuts !! haha. I love peanut butter, and peanut peanuts, and I wish I could get more into almonds actually. They are much healthier (well, maybe not MUCH, but definitely healthier). I’m loving the almond butter though, esepcially Barney Butter!!
Tami says:
April 23rd 2010LOL that was pretty cute. I love almonds with a little dark chocolate and some dried apricots.
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
April 23rd 2010YUMMMMMMMM! Like you, I love the almonds & the PB BUT have not banned them from my house. Luckily, I have been decent at portion ocntrol! :-)
William says:
April 26th 2010Aww, poor almonds, his girlfriend is crushing on the peanuts !! haha. I love peanut butter, and peanut peanuts, and I wish I could get more into almonds actually. They are much healthier (well, maybe not MUCH, but definitely healthier). I’m loving the almond butter though, esepcially Barney Butter!!
Tony says:
April 27th 2010Ooh, thanks for the protein bar recipe! Glad you two were able to work things out. :-)
Rob says:
April 27th 2010Aww, poor almonds, his girlfriend is crushing on the peanuts !! haha. I love peanut butter, and peanut peanuts, and I wish I could get more into almonds actually. They are much healthier (well, maybe not MUCH, but definitely healthier). I’m loving the almond butter though, esepcially Barney Butter!!
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