Grab and Go Iced Coffee**

     I love coffee!  Any time of the day is a perfect time for a delicious cup of Joe.  With a very busy lifestyle, sometimes coffee is cut from the morning routine.  We have a Kuerig so that really helps with fast hot coffee.  But what about 100 degree Florida mornings???  Hot coffee is not an option for me.  Therefore, I came up with this recipe to help on days where I need something fast and refreshing.

On the Go Iced Coffee
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of instant coffee (I use Publix brand, but any will work)
2 tablespoons of sugar (I use two sweetener substitute packets)
1 tablespoon of powdered creamer
1 1/2 cups of milk (I use fat free)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Ice
Shaker or blender

Directions:
In shaker or blender, combine all ingredients.  If you're using a shaker, only put in a few ice cubes.  The rest of the ice goes in your drinking cup.  Shake or blend until everything in mix thoroughly.  From the blender, the coffee is ready to drink.  From the shake, strain over a cup with fresh ice.  Enjoy!

Breakfast in a Cup

     If you've read some of my other posts, you may have noticed a few trends.  I'm not a morning person...I know breakfast is important but don't always get to it...My mornings are usually pretty rushed!  The Keurig is a beautiful thing for a quick cup of hot coffee (mine is usually brewed right into a to-go cup :)  My Grab and Go Iced Coffee is perfect for summer mornings in Florida's heat or a mid-day pick me up! See the theme?!?!
     Today, I bring you Breakfast in a Cup :)  Obviously, this will be a breakfast smoothie!  Most smoothie recipes I have found call for ingredients that I don't usually keep on hand.  When I actually remember to get these special items from the store, they end up going bad before I get to use them.  Here's something I've found that uses "normal" ingredients but still packed with nutrients and vitamins.

Breakfast in a Cup

Ingredients:
One package of Carnation Breakfast To-GO (I used vanilla for mine, but use whatever flavor floats your boat.)
One cup of frozen fruit (I used half bananas and half strawberries.  Again play with your flavor combinations!)
3/4 cup of fat free milk
Teaspoon of ground flax seed

Directions:
Put everything in your blender and let it rip!  Blend until smooth and creamy.  Now get out the door and enjoy!