Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Since I haven't yet posted any cookie recipes, I figured it was about time.  I know, I know... not really so healthy.  However, this girl's got a sweet tooth like no other, and sometimes you just gotta give in, right.?  I'm trying hard to learn what the word "moderation" means when it comes to the sweet stuff.  Anyway... I was craving something with chocolate and peanut butter over the weekend.  Then I thought to myself...I wonder if a recipe exists for a peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.  Well, silly me...there sure is a recipe for that!  Let me tell you, this cookie is oh my yum!  It is quick and easy, too!

 I found these little gems on several sites and blogs. The recipes were all very similar, but  I decided to try the version from The Girl Who Ate Everything and also Brown Eyed Baker.  I can assure you that I will be making these again and again.  I think I will try using whole wheat flour next time.  Now hurry and make these cookies.  You won't be disappointed!

Pineapple Orange Banana Green Smoothie

I have really gotten into the green smoothie craze.  It is such an enjoyable way to get extra veggies into your diet.  I started out with my Purple Monster smoothie, but I began searching for, and experimenting  with other flavors.  When I was growing up, we would splurge every once in a while on a carton of orange pineapple banana juice.  I loved it.  I recently found a blend of almond milk and coconut milk by Blue Diamond in the grocery store.  A light bulb went on.  All of these flavors together would make a great tropical smoothie.

This smoothie is refreshing, sweet, and great for breakfast!  It has a light hint of coconut, which makes me feel like I'm drinking some fancy tropical drink on the beach instead of some green vegetables in my kitchen!