Snacks-to-Go, Vol. 3: Nutella Granola

Happy 30th Birthday to my big sister, Sarah!

We are celebrating Carribean style in the Dominican Republic. 

In honor of her, I packed along some Nutella Granola.  She loves Nutella! I would normally make this recipe with peanut butter, but since it's her birthday, this one is for her.

Nutella Granola

ingredients:

4 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup Nutella
1 tsp vanilla

directions:

- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.  Spread oat mixture onto baking tray.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.

- Allow to cool and store in airtight containers.

How did/do you plan to celebrate your 30th birthday?

What I _______(blank) Wednesdays, Vol. 6

I am leaving for vacation today!!! I am going to Punta Cana, Domincan Republic to celebrate my sister's 30th birthday with her and 4 of her friends.  We are spending tonight in Houston because our plane leaves from there at 6:00 AM, which means getting to the airport by 4:00 AM. 

In honor of my vacation, today is:

What I Packed for the Dominican Wednesday

1. swimsuits & cover ups

2. hats

3. dresses, dresses, & more dresses; one romper; & a skirt and a bunch of shirts

4. sandals & accessories

5. gym clothes

There is a gym at our condo.  I am going to take advantage of having a treadmill available and try to get in some incline running to prep for the dreaded bridge. 

6. Pajamas

7. Festive Island Jewelry

8. peanut butter, oatmeal, nuts, coffee, snack bars & homemade snacks

We opted not to go the all inclusive route, but rather rent a private condo.  This way, we can experience more of the country's culture and dine at some local spots.  We will also try to cook at the condo some to save money.

Since I won't be blogging from vacation, I have scheduled some posts for y'all! :)  I will be posting all my recipes of the snacks that I packed.  They are great, healthy snacks that are easy to take along, even internationally!

Check out this FitSugar article about how to prevent weight gain on vacation. I will be using some of these tips over the next week!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and could only pack one thing, what would it be? (Of course you would want to bring loved ones/pets, so let's assume they will be there)