Daily Archives: January 30, 2015

Have fun at work (with oatmeal chocolate chip cookies)

If you are like most people you woke up Monday morning a little less cheerful than you were when you awakened the Friday morning before. Monday’s the most undesirable day of the week and Friday’s the most revered.  There are so many cliches about the monotony of the work week and the freedom and fun that comes once that 5:00 bell tolls on Friday. Everyone is working for the weekend, work hard play harder, Thank god it’s Friday. There have even been cheesy yet catchy songs written about Friday that took the nation by storm. It suggests that the work week is void of fun and enjoyment and once the weekend arrives the party is on.

Here’s a quote I like:

A weekend wasted isn’t a wasted weekend.A witty saying proves nothing. — Voltaire
Let’s go back to this main idea. It’s a novel concept to have fun while working. It does spark thoughts that maybe work could be more enjoyable and less of a mundane chore. I think the work day can be fun if you change your attitude and engage more with the people you work with.
Today I did my part to make fun a reality where I work. What better way to spark happiness in your co-workers than to share delicious decadent treats.  I baked homemade healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and shared them with my co-workers. At first I got some skeptical glances and utter terror when I explained they were sugar free and flour free, but every last one of my cookies were devoured so they must have been pretty delicious. Nothing brings on a fun-like atmosphere like chocolate. I love sharing treats that are as good for the body as they are for the soul.
It’s such a simple recipe.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
You will need only seven ingredients
3 bananas, mashed with a fork
1/4 cup applesauce
2 cups oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
half cup almond milk, soy milk, or low fat milk
Combine mashed banana, oats, applesauce and mix well. Add almond milk, vanilla, and dark chocolate chips and mix again. Bake for 20 minutes on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degree oven or in mini muffin tins like I did.
Let cool. enjoy and be sure to share and make someone smile.
Everyday should be National Have Fun At Work Day.With healthy treats like these you could have this much fun every single day. Tons of fun without any of the guilt.
Manga’