Sneakily Sinful Smoothie

Pssssst.... over here. : : : looks over shoulder: : : It's me, with a quick post that you'll be glad you read. Remember a while back when I mentioned how I was getting a little extra fruit & veggies in my diet from healthy smoothies? Well, I have come to love these tasty, frosty concoctions. They're really easy to make. Sometimes I even throw in a handful of raw spinach for some extra vitamins. And it may be just starting to feel like Spring in most places, but it's already steamy hot over here in Florida, so they serve as a great way to cool down.

My husband has been very proud of me for cranking up my fruit  & veggie intake and incorporating so many new, healthy things into our meals {ok, exclude that whole Creamy Grits moment. Momentary lapse. ;P}. But I have a little secret: Every once in a while, I still sneak in some yummy treats during the week. Sometimes it's a little more obvious than other times {read: The giant hunk small piece of pound cake topped with a scoop of vanilla bean gelato I'll enjoy for dessert every once in a while.} Other days {mostly on days when I don't feel like being lovingly lectured about addictions to sugar...}, I quietly sneak some decadence into my smoothie. And it is worth. every. sip. :)

Everything in moderation, I say. This is just the mid-week treat needed to give me that push towards Friday, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I enjoy it. Besides, there's still fruit involved. But let's say we just keep this one between you and me. ;)

Peanut Butter Chocolate "Chimp" Smoothie
{Ok, ok.. I know that's super cheesy. Give me a break.}

You'll Need:

1 1/2 medium bananas
1 1/2 cups ice
1/4 cup rice milk {or whatever milk you use}
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter {as in every other recipe, you can use whatever nut butter you prefer}
1-2 tbsp chocolate chips {I used milk chocolate, but you can use whatever type you like}

1. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Sip & savor. Yum.