One fall during high school, my mom and I started a new afternoon routine. She wanted to stretch her legs after sitting at her desk at work and the ensuing commute home, so upon arriving at our house, we both changed into sneakers and headed outside.
We dashed across the busy street to the housing development on the other side. With large homes and their sprawling yards, plus a few different grassy parks, it provided a safe and spacious area for exercise, and we followed the sidewalks and quiet roads for a mile or two.
Our routes varied, especially as the days grew shorter and cooler. Our house and that neighborhood sat at the base of substantial hills, and the sun started sinking earlier in the day, plunging the homes closest to it into deep shadows… So we began beelining for the farthest side, hoping to catch a few more rays of sunshine before they completely disappeared!
Once back at our house, I stopped by the kitchen for a snack before cracking open my textbooks to start my homework. Complicated math problems, science equations, history timelines, grammar studies… I craved something cozy and comforting before diving into all of that!
Although I often opted for the ease of store-bought soft-baked granola bars, these healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars would’ve been even better. Their festive flavors are perfect for fall!
Knowing me, I probably would’ve eaten them for breakfast too… With my chaotic high school mornings (I had to be on the football field by 7 am for marching band practice!), a quick grab-and-go healthy option like this definitely would’ve come in handy!
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