It's hot out, people. So we decided to round up some of HG's favorite super-decadent frozen shake & smoothie recipes for you...   

1. HG's Cookie-rific Ice Cream Freeze - With Oreos and ice cream, this is the world's BEST Oreo shake swap. No kidding.







2. Blended Fruit Pie Smoothies - Dig pies like apple and banana cream? These frozen smoothies will make your head spin. And yes, they're completely guilt-free!







3. HG's Frozen Fudge Chip Freeze - Our (MUCH lighter!) answer to the Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème from Starbucks.







4. Hungry For Peanut Butter Milkshake - 142 calories of peanut butter bliss! Guaranteed to make PB lovers giddy.







5. Vanillalicious Cafe Freeze - Yet another Starbucks swap from your pal HG. Sorry Starbucks, we just LOVE creating low-cal versions of your fatty Fraps!

Tips 'n Tricks for Blending Fun:

* Use good ice. Lame ice is not allowed. Ice that has freezer burn, ice that's old, ice that tastes funny -- ALL BAD IDEAS. Make sure your ice is delicious and fresh!

* Invest in a good blender. If your blender isn't fully crushing your ice, it may be time to think about replacing it. Better blenders make better drinks. Here's a link to our favorite one. It's pricey, but it blends like nobody's business (and it comes with free flavored coffee!).

* Serve and drink your beverages IMMEDIATELY after they're made. Don't let them sit around, melt and separate. That ruins EVERYTHING!

Good luck... and happy blending!