Smoothies

I heart smoothies! I make them all the time. They are so easy and so yummy (especially when it's warm outside).

Fruit Smoothies
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 small banana (or 1/2 large banana)
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup non-fat yogurt (flavored or plain)
1/2 - 1 cup berries (or any other fruit you want like crushed pineapple, kiwi, etc)
Mix all ingredients together in blender.

Chocolate-Banana Smoothie (this is a favorite after a long run/workout)
1 packet chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast (loaded with protein and vitamins for recovery)
1 banana (helps prevent muscle cramps)
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 cup milk (skim or 1%)
Mix all ingredients together in blender.

New Cookbook

I got a new cookbook the other day and I'm totally loving it. They have a blog that you can find a lot of the same recipes on so I thought I'd share it with you all. It's called our best bites. Just click here. One of my favorites so far is the baked creamy chicken taquitos. Yummy!!!