yummy smoothies

spinach

I've always loved the idea of spinach, but unless it is cooked and hidden inside of something, I have had a hard time eating it raw. My sister Erin gave me this recipe for a smoothie she & her roommate make almost every morning. Now I'm addicted. (Ava loves it too!- without the protein).

• 1 banana
• 1 cup of another fruit (fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
• 1 serving protein powder of your choice (i have a few sugg if interested)
  
• 1 tbsp ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup of milk or water
  
• 4 or 5 icecubes to make cold
• BLEND
• then add 1 cup raw spinach
• Blend again! So YUMMY!

baked Taquitos

got this from The Mother Huddle...love her blog. it is yummy!

Lower Fat Baked Taquitos

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1-1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded or cubed

1 can diced green chillies

1/3 cup onion. chopped extra fine

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 tsp cumin

salt to taste

1/3 cup cottage cheese, optional

corn or flour tortillas

1-2 Tbsp oil

Mix black beans, chicken, onion, green chillies, cilantro, cumin and cottage cheese. Add salt to taste.

If using corn tortillas warm them in a skillet on each side or they will break apart when you try to roll them up. Place a couple tablespoons (more if using flour tortillas) of mixture on edge of tortilla and roll up.

Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat until mixture is gone. Baste with oil and place in a 375º oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes on each side or until crispy. Serve with Pico de Gallo, sour cream and guacamole.

My little guys love these because they can just pick up the whole thing and it is easier and less messy to eat then a taco or burrito. I hope your families love them too.

I’m not kidding when I say I can’t stop thinking about desserts. I have literally been dreaming about them. I can’t wait for May 22nd when I can start trying them. Stay tuned they look really good…in my head anyway.

Strawberry/Banana Sorbet!

Even though I won't forget this, I wanted to post it for anyone who might read it.

Our new fav dessert is strawberry & banana sorbet.

2 frozen bananas
2 cups frozen strawberries?

blend in blender

yum