Tasty Tuesday {Guilt Free Mocha Milkshake & Recovery Smoothie}

I throw my hands up in the air sometimes saying HELLO!
I wanna celebrate and live my life {by eating yummy things & drinking tasty smoothies} --Taio Cruz got NOTHIN' on me...

Happy Tuesday folks!


Ok, you guys, today I'm sharing two super delish drink recipes - a Recovery Smoothie for runners {or anyone after an intense workout} and a Guilt Free Mocha Milkshake. Have you ever had Tim Horton's iced cap? This is similar but is much much healthier - only 156 calories and 0 fat. It calls for a packet of Starbucks Via for all you Starbucks lovers! ...I know there are some of you out there. Who knows, maybe you can make these and drink them while watching the Bachelorette...might make the show seem more interesting ;)

Let's get to it...


RECOVERY SMOOTHIE:



INGREDIENTS:

-1 banana
-1 peach, peeled and halved. {I love peaches in the summer}
-1/2 cup blueberries
-1 scoop/serving of vanilla whey protein powder
-8-12 oz of milk (you can use regular but I like to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
-4-8 oz of yogurt (I recommend Fage)
-1/2 cup ice

Mix all ingredients in blender. Smoothies are simple but it's all about finding the perfect balance. Don't be afraid to switch things up, or add in other ingredients you enjoy to fit your own preferences! :)



Guilt Free Mocha Milkshake:
-from my stepmom Judy




INGREDIENTS:

-1 c non-fat milk
-1 packet 25 calorie cocoa mix
-2 tbls Hershey's lite syrup
-1 tlbs cocoa powder
-1/2 packet of Starbucks Via (optional)
-Ice (the more you use the better)

Blend and enjoy a low calorie milkshake!

~Only 156 calories, 0 fat, 31 carbs, 11 g of protein.


If you decide to make either of these, let me know what you think!


Before I let you go on with your day, I must share this hair do posted on LC's blog. If you are anything like me, you are challenged in the hair department and need step by step directions. This look seems like something relatively easy that {maybe} I can pull off! I can't wait to try this.

-Lauren, Kristin, and Amy say to, "Create a deep side part and tease the crown area for a little volume. Grab sections from the lowest part of your front hairline (near your ears). Braid, rope, or twist them back. Tie it off with a clear elastic. This is amazing with a little natural, messy texture so maybe avoid using a brush on saturday morning and do this before heading to brunch instead. We love it paired with a blazer."

BACHELORETTE thoughts.... What did you guys think of the episode last night? I don't know about you, but everytime Ashley said the name Bentley, I was annoyed and wanted to turn the TV off. HOW IS SHE STILL TALKING ABOUT HIM in every other sentence? It's getting old...and why in the world is he coming back?

This season just isn't pulling me in like others in the past. I did enjoy watching her date with Ames, because he made her laugh a lot and she seemed carefree. I was pleasantly surprised at how engaged in the conversation he was. I don't know how far he will make it though. My favorite picks right now are: JP {obviously}, Mickey {I underestimated his cuteness-Ohio boy}, William {other Ohio boy}, and Ben F.

adios, ladies {and the few gents}...