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Archives for October 2013
Alton Brown’s Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! ALTON BROWN'S GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES This recipe by Alton Brown has frequently been mentioned to us by those in the gluten-free community as being one of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, never mind they are gluten-free! So of course we had to test it for all of our gluten-free Blender Babes out there! Our lovely Recipe Tester Cindy LOVES to bake, using her Blendtec as a mixer since she has both the Fourside and Wildside Jar. If you have just a Fourside jar, pour the wet … [Read more...]
Easy Autumn Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! EASY HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE RECIPE Nothing says autumn like seeing pumpkin patches pop up all over, and these beautiful gourds filling store shelves. It means it's time to decorate and indulge in your favorite pumpkin flavored recipes! Making your own homemade pumkpin puree couldn't be easier and I highly recommend you try it this year! Just do it one afternoon when you and possibly your little ones have some time - they will LOVE to help scrape out those nutritious pumpkin seeds for roasting - your house … [Read more...]
Instant Can’t Tell It’s Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Check out our latest Blender Giveaway! INSTANT CAN'T TELL IT'S VEGAN PUMPKIN SOUP RECIPE Nothing says autumn like pumpkin - and a nice warm vegan pumpkin soup recipe soothes the soul and gets us excited for all of the holiday events. This recipe is a wonderful and healthy modern interpretation of a classic pumpkin soup and is quick and easy to make in your high powered blender. (If you have a regular blender don't fret - you can blend then heat up on the stove!) It is a little spicy and the coconut milk gives this pumpkin recipe an … [Read more...]
Protein Packed Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie
Try my FREE 7 Day Superfood Smoothie Challenge! PROTEIN PACKED PUMPKIN PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE RECIPE If you're looking for a super tasty pumpkin smoothie that packs a nutritious punch, look no further! This high protein, high fiber holiday pumpkin treat is the perfect breakfast, post-workout or even a dessert smoothie that you can make in your high powered blender! We love using frozen banana to give this pumpkin smoothie a thick texture, and if you bake and blend FRESH pumpkin, just make sure to chill the pumpkin puree so the smoothie stays … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Goji Berry Green Smoothie
Enter our latest Superfood Smoothie Challenge! VEGAN CHOCOLATE GOJI BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE This vegan chocolate goji berry green smoothie is a superfood packed smoothie that's just as much a treat as it is a breakfast shake! The first time I made this, I gave it an extra superfood boost by making fresh hemp milk substitute from 1/2 cup water and 1 Tablespoon of hemp seeds and blending it before the other ingredients. I also had to soak the goji berries for a good 30 minutes to get them soft enough! This was before I owned a Vitamix high … [Read more...]
Kale Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE-MUSTARD DRESSING RECIPE If you're looking for a yummy vegan dish, you've got to try this Kale Salad with Maple-Mustard dressing recipe by Julieanna Hever. This recipe by Julieanna was featured in the Forks Over Knives Recipe Book, and we highly recommend checking out both the documentary as well as ordering the book if you are looking for a nice collection of plant based recipes. Julieanna Hever, also known as The Plant-Based Dietitian, is the author of the best-selling book, The … [Read more...]
Chilled Mango & Cucumber Soup
CHILLED MANGO & CUCUMBER SOUP RECIPE When we think of mango and cucumber, refreshing comes to our minds...and we LOVE that this Chilled Mango & Cucumber Soup recipe can be made in a regular blender. With testing, we made it even faster when using frozen mango in a Blendtec or Vitamix high powered blender! This soup is a great starter to a heavier meal, especially on those warmer evenings since it's served cold... and of course can be served as a light lunch or snack too. Perfect oil free soup recipe that's also great for a low sugar and … [Read more...]
Instant Vegan Fruit Sorbet ~ Peach, Cherry, Berry +
ENTER our latest Blender Giveaway! INSTANT VEGAN FRUIT SORBET I love banana "nice cream", but this banana-free sorbet recipe is a refreshing change. I made it with peaches, and the flavors of a vegan peach sorbet is perfectly sweet and tart - and a wonderful way to use the last of your summer peaches! What I love about this recipe, is really any fruit can be substituted to make an easy sorbet - whether in season or not, you can use frozen fruit and make a frozen treat in seconds. If you are using fresh fruit, make sure to add lots of ice and … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about our Green Smoothie Challenge
GREEN SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between the Green Smoothie Challenge and The Blender Cleanse? What if I can't make a green smoothie at work. How much does each recipe make? How long will the smoothies keep? Do I drink at breakfast, lunch or dinner? A lot of recipes call for bananas. Should I use yellow, green, frozen, fresh? I don’t like stevia/agave/honey/whatever. What can I use instead? I hate "X"!!! (Or I'm allergic!) What can I use instead? Can I use frozen fruits and … [Read more...]
Apple Motini Green Juice Smoothie
Join Our Free Smoothie Challenges! APPLE MOTINI GREEN JUICE SMOOTHIE RECIPE This apple motini green juice smoothie recipe is light and refreshing. The cucumber is extra hydrating so it's a perfect afternoon pick-me-up when you need a little more energy, or as a pre-workout snack. This easy, low calorie green juice may just become one of your favorite Go-To green smoothies for its simplicity and great taste. It's high fiber and low sugar, making this green juice a great option for diabetics as well. Cucumber and apple are part of the dirty … [Read more...]
Organic Carrot Baby Food Recipe
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HOMEMADE ORGANIC CARROT BABY FOOD RECIPE Start your baby off on a healthy path with homemade organic carrot puree for her first foods. You want to give your baby the cleanest, healthiest food available especially as you're introducing them to solids/new foods for the first time. However if organic is not possible, make sure to wash with a pesticide removal solution and definitely peel them before steaming. It couldn't be easier, just throw carrots and water in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender and you have a … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Baby Beef Stew Recipe
Try our latest Blender Giveaway! BABY BEEF STEW RECIPE Next time beef stew is on your menu, set some aside some ingredients (before adding spices!) for baby to blend up in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender. Use hearty ingredients like carrots, peas, celery, potatoes, onions, and lean beef for a healthy homemade meal that the whole family can enjoy! If the stew is too thick, just add more water while you blend. This baby beef stew recipe is a simple and easy way to give your baby the protein and nutrients s/he needs, and by letting your high … [Read more...]
3 Homemade Face Mask Recipes That Doubles as Baby Food!
3 HOMEMADE FACE MASK RECIPES THAT DOUBLE AS BABY FOOD I like to think of these simple baby food recipes as a way for mom to turn lemons into lemonade. If you've ever tried to feed a baby, you know that there is a very good chance that food is going to be flung in your face. ;) There's just something about spoons and little ones that induces food fights. Since you're bound to get a bit of that food on your face, you might as well make the most of it! These 3 blended homemade face mask recipes double as a nutritious snack for your kiddoes as … [Read more...]
Delicious Non-Dairy Yogurt & Baby Food
Check out our latest Blender Giveaway! DELICIOUS NON-DAIRY YOGURT & BABY FOOD RECIPE Yogurt is a delicious and healthy snack, but unfortunately not everyone can tolerate dairy. If you're one of those people, you'll love this simple non-dairy yogurt recipe that is super easy to make in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender! High in fiber to keep things regular, this is also a perfect addition to include in your baby food recipe collection. Creamy from the avocado and sweet from the blueberries, adults and kids alike will love this on the go … [Read more...]
Must Have Low Calorie Mango Salsa
Check out our latest Blender Giveaway! MUST HAVE MANGO SALSA RECIPE Served with chips as a snack or the way our Blender Babes Recipe Tester Theresa enjoyed it - on top of tilapia or chicken* - this low calorie mango salsa recipe is a must try! With only five ingredients, this spicy and fruity dip is quick and super easy to make in your Blendtec or Vitamix high powered blender. For a little added flavor, add protein-rich black beans or some heart-healthy avocado. We love the huge dose of Vitamin C you get with this. Bring the taste of the … [Read more...]