As you all know (see here), my mom came to visit this past weekend for her special Mother's Day gift. She arrived Thursday night and was welcomed with an intimate dinner party. Friday morning we got up and went to Marjorie Merriweather Post's Hillwood Estate. We toured the grounds, had lunch at the cafe, then went to visit Arlington National Cemetery (my great grandparents are buried there) and finally, ended the day with a cocktail party at home. Saturday morning I signed us up for a Pure Barre class. It was a fabulous workout, but HOLY MOLY! I didn't know much about Pure Barre prior to the class and had just assumed that the class would consist of a few aerobic ballet moves and maybe some stretching. Boy was I wrong! I kid you not, 5 minutes into the class my mom and I were both "puddles" (of sweat!). It was an excellent 55 minute workout and I am now totally hooked on Pure Barre.
After the Pure Barre class, my mom and I went back to my house for breakfast. On the menu- Almond Milk Lattes using my Nespresso and Aeroccino Milk Frother, Morning Crunch Muffins and a DIY Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar. The menu was delicious, healthy and the perfect way to refuel post Pure Barre. Below is a list of what I used to create this delicious spread:
Ingredients
- Fage Greek Yogurt 0%
- Light Agave Nectar
- Organic Honey
- Roasted Flax Seeds
- Toasted Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- Fresh Blueberries
- Fresh Raspberries
- Fresh Pomegranate Seeds
- Organic Wheat Germ
- Granola
- Ground Cinnamon
Serving Pieces
This past Saturday morning was the perfect way to start my day. I felt healthy and invigorated thanks to the Pure Barre Class and delicious DIY Greek Yogurt Parfait breakfast. I am currently loving this pairing so much that I have invited different groups of friends over the next couple of Saturday mornings to join me for a Pure Barre Class and then head on over to my house for a healthy post-workout breakfast. This is a great way to entertain because it not only shakes up the standard entertaining routine of either hosting a cocktail or dinner party, but it also includes a fun (and heart healthy!) activity. Suffice it to say, my friends and I are certainly looking forward to the next couple of Saturday mornings!
