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鈥淪he stomps鈥he Stomps鈥 She do da Nala Stomps!鈥
If you recognize this little tune, you鈥檝e likely seen Nala and Chris Lindamood聽 () on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. This duo exploded into social media virality in 2022 because of 4-year-old Golden Retriever Nala鈥檚 鈥渉appy stomps.鈥澛 If you haven鈥檛 seen them, watch the video below鈥 because we can鈥檛 find the words to describe her little dance.
Hopefully this finds you if you鈥檙e only here for the Nala stomps.
Lindamood and Nala, who are based in Utah, are also known for their outdoor adventures: hiking up serene mountains, swimming in freshwater lakes, and camping under the stars. But now, Nala is embarking on another endeavor.聽
WAFFLES!
On Tuesday, premiered on TikTok. The first video features Lindamood and Nala preparing human and dog-friendly waffles. Lindamood, who has a background in health as an MTM pharmacist and outdoor athlete, says he isn’t the most experienced cook but still enjoys making simple, nutrient-dense meals to fuel his hikes.
鈥淢y favorite foods are the ones I can grill,鈥 he says. “Good steaks and hamburgers are my go-to. I also often eat spaghetti and chicken, Chicken teriyaki with rice and veggies is my favorite.鈥
Nala’s dog-friendly waffles fit perfectly into Lindamood鈥檚 day-to-day life, not only because they鈥檙e high in protein and naturally sweetened with bananas but also because he can enjoy them with his adventure dog.聽 Lindamood adds that Nala is (obviously) also a huge fan of them but admits that she鈥檒l eat anything he puts in front of her.聽
鈥淵ou might be able to tell from Nala鈥檚 waffle chomps, but she is not picky at all,鈥 he says. 鈥淪he has good restraint, but when I allow her to eat, she鈥檒l make food disappear in an instant.鈥澛
So what鈥檚 in store for episode two?
鈥淚鈥檝e got a few ideas,鈥 Lindamood says. 鈥淚鈥檓 thinking of doing small sliders with ground beef, tacos, or spaghetti. Of course, all the ingredients will be safe for Nala to consume, which forces me to get creative with the recipe!”
Nala’s Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain oats, ground in blender
- 戮 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt - add a little water to make it a runny consistency
- 1 egg
- 3 tsp. of coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 whole banana, mashed
- Blueberries, banana slices, Greek yogurt for toppings
Preparation
Mix all of the ingredients and whisk them together! Add your desired toppings.聽
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