Nutella Chocolate Cheerios Treats

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Work is having a party tomorrow. They will provide chicken and salad and we bring side dishes or desserts. And because they love their contests, we will vote on the best dishes. (insert eye roll)
I thought about making chocolate crinkles or even bourbon balls. Those are too much work for such a big crowd. There may be lots of dishes and not enough for everyone to get a taste.
Yesterday, I got a large jar of Nutella with the idea of baking with it. I looked in Paprika for some idea and came across a Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella and pecans. I did not have Rice Krispies nor pecans and didn’t want to face the crowds at the grocery store. I did have Chocolate Cheerios and modified a recipe for Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats. 

Ingredients
6 cups Chocolate Cheerios
10 oz mini marshmallows
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Nutella

Directions
In a large bowl, melt butter in the microwave
Coat 13x9 pan with cooking spray, also spray on large spatula
Add marshmallows and coat with melted butter
Microwave on high for 45 seconds, stir
Microwave for 45 seconds
Add Nutella to the bowl and stir to blend
Add Cheerios to the bowl, completely coat the Cheerios
Pour mixture into 13x9 pan.
Use the sprayed spatula to flatten mixture into pan. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

february cycling recap

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February was the worst month since I started riding again. Besides the crappy weather, I was stressed with trying to find work. Now that I have a new job, hopefully I can get back to a good rhythm of riding and losing weight again.

Week 1. I only biked 2 days. There was bad weather for 2 days. And I wasn't feeling that well for the other 2 days. 

Week 2. I only biked Monday & Tuesday. Weather and work are getting in the way. I started a new job at Dillard's. My starting time is earlier than at Macy's. 20 miles. 

Week 3. My worst week.  The boys had Monday off and I got lazy. I did ride Tuesday but only 9 miles. Then it got really cold. I had to work before it would get warm. 

Week 4. It started off well but got cold again. I rode two days for 22 miles.

I finished the month with 72 miles. My weight fluctuated but stayed about the same. 

january cycling recap

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I love the clear blue skies of January even though it means colder temperatures.

I love the clear blue skies of January even though it means colder temperatures.

I had hoped to see an increase of riding this month. My seasonal work was done January 3 though I did work the next two weekends. My weekdays were free and I should have been riding 10-20 miles every day. 

This January was colder than usual. And I was lazy and used the cold an excuse not ride too many days. 

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I didn't realize how windy January is. Every time I rode I faced a headwind that really slowed down my average speed. 

My motivation to ride longer and harder was gone. I was happy to get my 10 miles done. I did increase it to 13 miles a couple of times but that didn't last long.

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I found that I could once again ride along MPB on the MUP. The construction was complete. The construction along SR56 continues. 

My second flat of the month. it should have been an easy fix but I didn't have an extra tube.

My second flat of the month. it should have been an easy fix but I didn't have an extra tube.

I got 2 flats this month. The first came on a Friday. I had a spare tube but struggled to get the tire off. Once I got the tube changed, I could not get the tire back on. I had to work so I couldn't spend too much time with it. My dad had a doctor's appointment so I had to call a work friend to pick me up. Ten days later, I got another flat. But I didn't have a spare tube. I called dad to get me. I am not used to having flats. I never had this many. I will have to get used to changing the flats or get tougher tires.

Florida is flat and I never expect to have any elevation gain.

Florida is flat and I never expect to have any elevation gain.

I finished the month with 166 miles. I did lose over 8 pounds but gained a few back in the last week. (Stress induced chocolate consumption.) Net weight loss 4 pounds.