Sunday, December 8th
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A delicious all-natural vanilla infused honey snack.  Perfect anytime, anywhere! 

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This section has been included to give our athletes bragging rights! That's right, now is your time to shine and we want to give you the recognition you deserve. If you have a goal or a life event you would like to announce send it to:  amber@dreamchaserevents.com.  We will be sure to include it in this section of our newsletter!

This week's recipe brought to you by  Skinnytaste.com

Baked Oatmeal with Pumpkin and Bananas

Ingredients:

• 3 medium ripe bananas, (the riper the better) sliced into 1/2" pieces
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 cup uncooked quick oats
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup fat free milk (or any milk you desire)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375° F.  Lightly spray a 8 x 8" or 9 x 9" ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the bottom of the ceramic dish. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of the cinnamon, honey and cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes, until the bananas get soft.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the oats, half of nuts, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg and salt; stir together.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Remove the bananas from the oven, then pour the oat mixture over the bananas.

Pour the pumpkin mixture over the oats, making sure to distribute the mixture as evenly as possible.  Sprinkle the remaining nuts over the the top.

Bake the oatmeal for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal has set. Serve warm from the oven.

The average person gains 5 - 7 pounds during the holiday season and many get off track of their fitness routine. You do not need to be the average person. Sure, holiday schedules get hectic and party food and drinks are plentiful, but as the old cliche states "where there is a will there is a way". 

There are several techniques that can be helpful to get through the busy holiday season, or any season where you may lose sight of your health and fitness needs. Maybe you need a goal to keep you focused during the holiday season or maybe you prefer a mantra or photo posted on your fridge as a daily reminder. Regardless of the strategy that works best for you, the experts at Dreamchasers are here to help. Just in time for the holidays, two programs are currently being offered; each designed to help you maintain your health and wellness now and throughout your life. 

Healthy Holiday Habits Workshop - Join Chris Heilman for a 3-day workshop December 4, 11, 18.  Each class will include 45 minutes of physical fitness and 30 minutes of mental techniques that teach you how to incorporate healthy strategies into your daily life. You will receive an informational packet and tips tailored to you.  For additional information contact chris@mindset-coach.com.

60 Day Weight Loss Challenge - Enter the 60 day weight loss challenge with Lisa Smith-Batchen. For 60 days Lisa will guide you in nutrition and fitness that will lead you to good health, happiness and life-long results.  For additional information contact lisa@dreamchaserevents.com.