This morning was filled with chocolate!
I woke up around 6:30 a.m. (What is wrong with me???) because my mind wouldn’t stop racing. I was actually craving a run and since Sadie seemed more than game to join me, the two of us hit the pavement and covered five miles together. Normally I take a rest day on Sundays, but my legs were itching to run and since I know I’ll probably be taking a good three days off from the gym this week anyway due to my friend Leah’s wedding festivities, I gave in.
We arrived home to Ryan sitting on the couch with a big ol’ grin on his face because he found a gorgeous house for rent on hotpads.com that seems to fit all of our requirements. We’re hoping to inquire about it today!
I then headed into the kitchen to get started on breakfast… and brownies!
My newly engaged friend Laurel is stopping by this morning before she leaves for Jacksonville, so I wanted to have something to give her! Since she just got engaged last night, I didn’t have a chance to run out and get her a little gift, so I figured congratulatory brownies would be a nice treat.
(You can tell that big thing in the middle is supposed to be a ring, right?)
Halfway through making the brownies, I realized we were all out of eggs, so I used the flax egg substitute method (1 tbsp. ground flax + 1/4 cup water) in place of the eggs. Unfortunately the flax eggs made the brownie batter quite runny, so I hope they taste okay!
At least the batter was delicious! After I poured the batter into the pan and then licked the batter bowl clean, I wanted more chocolate, so I blended up a chocolaty smoothie to enjoy for breakfast.
No, it wasn’t as good as the brownie batter, but it was 100 percent delicious in its own right.
Hoping to have a productive day! I can’t wait to see Laurel!
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oooh brownie batter for breakfast they look delicious!
Happy engagements to Laurel! Looks like you’ll be attending another wedding soon 🙂
I love brownie batter! Especially if there’s no worry or raw eggs (not that that’s such a huge concern). I’d want batter as a gift over the real brownies!
Oh man – that definitely LOOKS as good as brownie batter! I love how thick your smoothies are – is it the xantham gum that does it?
yes! i also use casein protein powder which makes them a bit thicker as well.
Those brownies look awesome! And yes, you can totally tell it’s a ring :). I hope that you and Ryan have some success with that house!!
Mmmm both look really good! The pink frosting is a great touch 🙂
I am sure that the brownies will be delish! 🙂
How exciting that you’re looking to rent a HOUSE! ahhh so happy for you two! 🙂
We’re looking for a reasonably priced 2 bedroom via phone and email at this point in our new city and are finding it difficult so far. I have faith the right one out there 🙂
Haha I could tell it was a ring….kinda 😉 I started off my morning with chocolate too…chocolate peanut butter hee hee hee!
brownies look great! congrats to your friend!
So cute and thoughtful!!!
Are you guys looking to rent an apt or a house? Or no preference?
we’re definitely looking to rent a house. 🙂
That’s cute! I love baking for friends on special occasions, my best friend had a baby yesterday so I am hoping to whip something up today too 🙂
ah! so exciting! congrats to her!
Oh, it’s a ring! I thought it was a cheerleader with a high ponytail and spirit coming off her head.
KIDDING! They look great. Congrats to Laurel!!!
Great job on making the brownies work, but maybe send it into Cake Wrecks anyway to see if they show it on their website? 🙂
Hope the house is perfect for yall!
Adorable brownies! Question… where is your huge tumbler from?? I’m looking for one large enough to fit my gigantic smoothies!
bed bath and beyond. i LOVE tervis tumblers!
Congrats to your BFF!! So nice of you to make brownies 🙂
So Paula and I went on a run in your neck of the woods today and totally joked that it would be funny if we ran into you. Of course, you were probably still asleep (our group met at 4:50). We did get to see the baby ducks/swans though. OMG so adorable.
Good luck with the house hunt!
awww! so fun! i wish i would’ve seen you guys! lake eola is baby bird CENTRAL lately!
Very cute! I made brownies last night. and even though I bought eggs specifically for this purpose, I forgot to put them in. Baking FAIL.
The batter was still tasty, so at least I had a spoon and bowl to lick!
Lol!
Reading your comment reminded me of when I was eating my grandma’s lasagna and realized she forgot the noodles The NOODLES! 🙂
Aww I’m sure your friend will love that. Engagement brownies.. I love it!
Those brownies look delicious. If anything, I’m thinking runny batter will produce gooey brownies- WIN!
What a great friend you are.. love those brownies.
Keepin my fingers crossed for the rental!!
You’re a good friend, that is cute!
Awwww, congratulations to Laurel! I’m sure she’ll love the brownies. 🙂
The brownies look great! I often use the “chia egg” method! Much like the flax egg, it works like a charm 🙂 I’m sure they’re delish 🙂 Happy house hunting!
I could totally tell it’s a ring, don’t worry. They look great! Congrats to Laurel!! I hope you’re able to check out that house, too.
Also, I’m sort of a new reader, so I wanted to say how awesome it is that you have a dog who will run with you! I’m just getting into running and wish I could get my shep/husky mix to love it as much as I do, but I love her anyways 😛 Your post about running with dogs was a great read!
Such a cute brownie!! Love the bling bling ring!
Love celebrating friend’s weddings! They are worth the rest days! That smoothie looks just as good as the brownies!!! What a BLINGIN’ ring!
You’re a great friend for making that for her! I’m sure she’ll appreciate it no matter what! I know I’d appreciate a huge pan of brownies. 😉
Happy Sunday!
Isn’t every morning filled with chocolate? It should be. It would make life better for all of us if we all had chocolate filled mornings on a regular basis.
Brownies=best engagement present possible
I would’ve just stuck with eating the batter 😉 That’s a good breakfast in my book hahah! Just keedin. That’s so sweet of you though.
Way to go on the run! Those brownies are super cute! I bet if you do not tell her about the flax eggs she will never know the difference.
Congrats to her! I think she will LOVE the brownies! I love that its pink frosting in the writing too!!!
Happy Sunday!!
Awesome run! Hopefully the brownies will turn out well! When I was vegan, brownies were the only thing I couldn’t find a decent substitute egg for. Bizarre.
I’m curious to see how your egg substitute comes out!! That’s really good to know.
You are so sweet to make those brownies for her! Love the art on top – she’s going to love it!
I will keep my fingers crossed that everything works out with your new place! I know how hard it can be to find a quality, reasonably price rental property. That smoothie looks fantastic!
Congrats to Laurel!! And fingers crossed about the apartment…I hope it’s a winner!
What an adorable idea. I hope my friends forgo gifts and give me brownies when I get engaged ; )
OH my gosh tose are addddorable brownies! Nice artwork giiirl
The icing ring is so cute…I totally knew what it was. You’re such a thoughtful friend!!!! I totally think runny brownie or overcooked brownie…you can’t go wrong!
I hope the apartment works out because my hubby and I just found a place that is pretty ideal for us and it’s pretty exciting when you find a match!!
i swap flaxseed for eggs all the time, love that option. plus it can totally save you in a pinch! cute brownies!
OH that is a good idea to substitute for eggs! Congrats to your friend!
Beautiful brownies. I’m sure she loved them! The chocolate smoothie doesn’t sound like a bad alternative to the brownies 🙂
Your engagement brownies are so cute!
What a “sweet” gift for your friend!
I don’t know what I prefer, browines or brownie batter, directly from the mixing bowl!
I’m so exited about your new apartement, good luck on your hunt!
Oh my goodness, those brownies are ADORABLE! Love it 🙂
Hope all goes well with the potential house-find!!
since the brownies had no eggs in them, you should have added a little of the batter to your smoothie! –> FOODGASMIC?
Good luck with the house today!!!
The brownies look amazing!
chocolate is the best way to start a day! nice icing job by the way. 🙂
awesome news to hear that u may have found a place!!! ugh, i kno how stressful/draining the whole moving and looking for a spot can be, so hopefully your quest is over! can’t wait to hear all about it. 🙂
Yum! I made some brownies yesterday and I definitely had to indulge. They were so sinful! Congrats to your friend Laurel; that is so exciting! Good luck with the moving search… I’m sure it’ll all work out perfectly!