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I’ve been obsessing over smoothies.  Big time.  One every day for breakfast.  I keep this one for the weekend because sometimes bananas give me stomachaches, but it is SO worth the tummy ache for this smoothie.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

1 frozen banana
5 ice cubes
2 T cocoa (unsweetened)
1 scoop whey protein powder
1/2 c–3/4 c almond milk

Crush ice then blend until smooth. Serve cold.

Yummmmmmmm! It’s like having ice cream for breakfast. Except less naughty.

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My favorite post-workout snack is a faux chocolate malt. And I think I’ve finally perfected my recipe.

Faux Chocolate Malt

1 frozen banana
3-4 ice cubes
3/4 c milk (I use soy milk)
2-3 T Rich Chocolate Ovaltine (or malt flavored OR if you’re feeling naughty, Nutella)

Put ice cubes and banana into blender and add milk. Pulse blender to crush ice and banana. Blend until smooth. Add chocolate and blend until combined. Serve immediately.

If you’re needing some extra protein, add a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter (I like almond better) or use a chocolate-flavored protein powder in place of the ovaltine.

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I went to the Bell Center today to run on a treadmill. I set out to run 45 minutes or 5 miles — whichever came first.

Welll … I ended up running for an hour.  Which was somewhere between 7 and 8 miles (I need to recalibrate my nike+ hardcore).

Anyway, here’s my run:

Notice my playlist is titled \m/ \m/ … that’s for metal.

I spent a good 20 minutes stretching out and LO! I can touch my left toe!!! I haven’t done that in years. Especially since I’ve been injured.

I’m currently enjoying my new favorite post-run treat. A faux-chocolate malt.  I haven’t quite gotten an official recipe down, but this is kinda what I’ve got going …

1-2 frozen bananas (peel/slice before you freeze)
1-2 bananas
5-7 ice cubes
1/4 c milk (you might have to add more towards the end
chocolate milk mix to taste

Toss it in a blender … ice and frozen naners first, add regular bananas and milk. Blend until desired consistency … add chocolate milk mix. Tastes like a chocolate malt!

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