Beat the Heat With These Treats!

Wow, I really need to get better at this blogging thing. For the last two(ish) months, things have been so crazy! From my sister's graduation from high school (and her graduation party), my cousin's graduation from UT Austin, to my own trip to Indianapolis, plus everyday work exhaustion ... I have been spending all my free time laying on the couch watching Gossip Girl on Netflix. (If you haven't seen gossip girl, you must! Just be prepared to say goodbye to doing anything productive for the next few weeks).

Regardless, it is now July, summer is fully here, and the weather in Austin is making me want to move to Alaska. I really need a pool. But I have thankfully found a few (somewhat unhealthy) ways to beat the heat!

Behold:

 Shaved Ice. So delicious! This trailer in Austin has a huge selection to choose from, and my personal favorite is the Mojito flavor. Shaved ice spots have been popping up all over this summer!

Speaking of Mojitos, this is a (non-alcoholic) drink called the Moj-tea-to. It's sparkling iced tea with a hint of mint, and perfect for a hot day.

These are frozen bananas, dipped in chococolate, and then covered in toppings such as m&m's, granola, oreos, and graham crackers. They are as amazing as they sound. But are also very rich, so it's something I let myself indulge in every once in a while. These are also a treat you could easily make at home with minimal ingredients.

Frozen yogurt is always a go-to for me. I like making mine relatively healthy with vanilla yogurt, strawberries, and just a spoonful or two of crushed andes mints. 

You can never go wrong with a frozen margarita. Especially in Texas ;)

Stay cool,

D