Smoothie and Protein Shaker Bottle Yes, there's such a thing as on-the-go smoothies! The Blender Bottle makes it sooooo easy to blend and go, it's NOT just a protein shaker bottle. Back in 2004, the Blender Bottle Classicrevolutionized the industry with it's patented Blender Ball wire whisk, and they've done it again! The Blender Bottle ProStak allows you to take your smoothies on-the-go AND store your vitamin supplements and/or protein powders! Of course as a protein shake bottle, just mix in liquids such as filtered water, coconut water, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
11 Simple Tips for Healthy Babes & Gents to Shop the Supermarket Like a Health Pro
It's difficult to avoid processed foods with added sugars, modified oils and all other chemicals that we can't pronounce, and most of us don't have the luxury of growing our own food, either because of time or space. If you're stuck purchasing all of your foods and fresh smoothie ingredients from supermarket shelves, read on! Steer through the supermarket aisles and shop like a health pro with these 11 simple tips from Blender Babes! 1. Don’t grocery shop hungry. THIS IS NUMBER 1! How many times have you gone to the store hungry … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Wraps
Try our FREE Juice Detox! GLUTEN-FREE CAULIFLOWER WRAPS RECIPE Are you gluten-free and feeling "left-out" when others are enjoying pita wraps layered with hummus or guacamole and loads of veggies? I used to feel this way, but no more! These delicate, savory cauliflower wraps are the perfect vehicle to enjoy your favorite spreads sans the wheat. The egg gives them an extra pack of protein and lutein. Fill with avocado spread and your favorite veggies for a complete, and nutritious meal. They're so good, even the most committed gluten-eaters … [Read more...]
Zesty Chipotle Black Bean Cakes
Check out our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! ZESTY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN CAKES RECIPE These bite-sized easy black bean appetizers smell so delicious in the oven, you won't be able to resist popping one in your mouth as soon as they're done! Even harder, resisting long enough to serve them to your guests! Thankfully these tasty cakes are easy to make, so whipping up an extra batch is a cinch. The high-protein black beans make them guilt free! You can also make these tasty cakes gluten-free if you wish, by substituting with gluten-free bread … [Read more...]
Easy Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Try our FREE Juice Detox! EASY VEGAN CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING RECIPE When you NEED a gooey, delectable chocolate treat but don't want to blow your day with preservatives and sugar, this easy vegan chocolate avocado pudding recipe is the one to reach for! It is oh-so-delectable and oh-so-healthy! It has the nutritional goodness of raw cacoa powder and avocado, without added sugar or dairy, making it diabetic friendly as well as a popular sweet treat option when preparing for our Free Juice Detox! You can quickly and easily blend this up in 30 … [Read more...]
Best Bloody Mary Salad Dressing
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! BEST BLOODY MARY SALAD DRESSING RECIPE If you like the cocktail bloody mary you will love this easy bloody mary dressing. One of our recipe testers who wasn't a fan of the cocktail prior to mixing this up says she now may try the cocktail again! It's THAT good! Vodka is optional, but if added, it will give the recipe a kick so good your guests will be calling for a second serving! This dressing can easily be made in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender but of course it can be made in a "regular" … [Read more...]
Top Alkaline Foods From A to Z
Why is your pH level important? If you've ever experienced health issues with your digestive, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, integumentary, nervous, excretory, muscular, reproductive or immune systems, your pH level might be the culprit. PH level is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration in the body, measured on a scale ranging from 1 to 14, 7 being considered neutral. The body's optimal pH level is slightly alkaline at 7.30-7.45; a reading less than 7 is considered acidic and greater than 7 is basic or alkaline. An acidic pH is … [Read more...]
Amazing Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Flourless Brownies
Try our FREE Juice Detox! AMAZING GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY-FREE FLOURLESS BROWNIES RECIPE Each person who goes gluten-free quickly learns that there's one thing in particular they really miss; my biggest loss was chocolate brownies. There's something about having a freshly-baked treat, especially when it's accompanied by a cold glass of homemade almond milk. With this recipe, I no longer feel like a kid with my nose pressed against the outside of the bakery window. These flourless brownies can be made with the ease of a Vitamix or Blendtec … [Read more...]
Vegan Butter Maple Pecan Ice Cream
ENTER our latest Blender Giveaway! VEGAN BUTTER MAPLE PECAN ICE CREAM RECIPE This vegan butter maple pecan ice cream recipe is tempting even before you begin preparing it! Just gathering the ingredients had us salivating. We've made a good amount of homemade ice creams and we can honestly say Julie West's recipe from The Simple Veganista is one of the best! And it doesn't even require an ice cream maker! Her recipe is easy to make and will stay smooth and creamy even after being frozen. Here she shares her amazing recipe and the … [Read more...]
How to Reduce & Get Rid of Green Smoothie Foam
HOW TO REDUCE GREEN SMOOTHIE FOAM Green smoothies are all the craze these days. The taste and health benefits they provide are countless. If you want to know how to reduce green smoothie foam or even get rid of it, Blender Babes has the answers! Insoluble Fiber If you find lots of foam after your blend, it's typically coming from the type of fruit or leafy greens you add to your green smoothies. The reason for this is insoluble fiber which is usually found in the skin of fruits and vegetables. When you use fruits or veggies with higher … [Read more...]
How to Order a Vitamix or Blendtec – FREE SHIPPING + FREE GIFTS from Blender Babes!
HOW TO ORDER A BLENDTEC BLENDER Are you ready to get the most powerful blender in the world?! Pick up any Blendtec model (including less expensive refurbished Blendtec blenders) using Blender Babes' FREE SHIPPING links and our Blendtec coupon code "BBGIFT" and also receive our EXCLUSIVE FREE GIFTS! Click here to learn more about our Free Gifts with Purchase! This offer stands for any blender model purchased direct from the Blendtec.com website. ♥ HERE'S HOW TO ORDER A BLENDTEC BLENDER ♥ 1. Use any link from Blender … [Read more...]
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich Spread or Filling
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! SMASHED CHICKPEA AND AVOCADO SANDWICH SPREAD OR FILLING RECIPE Wow, talk about easy and delicious! The chickpea and avocado sandwich filling recipe has the consistency of a classic egg salad, minus the processed condiments. Hooray! It's made with a ripe avocado (nature's mayonnaise, as we like to call it), so you know it's full of heart-healthy fats instead of refined oils. Couple that with the soft bite of fiber-rich chickpeas and you can kiss the other recipes goodbye. Alone, the sandwich filling makes … [Read more...]
Berry Breeze Review – Save Money & Improve Your Nutrition
BERRY BREEZE REVIEW It can be extremely frustrating to do your weekly grocery shopping for your healthy meals and have fresh fruits and veggies at your fingertips, only to have them rot and mold before you can even enjoy them all. Healthy cooking and meal planning is a job in itself, and who has TIME OR MONEY to waste due to prematurely-spoiled produce? NOT US!! Learn more about how you can save money in this Berry Breeze Review Blender Babes found a simple solution! Berry Breeze By simply placing this small, battery-operated device in your … [Read more...]
DIY Easy Green Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray
Yoga has been practiced worldwide for over 5,000 years and is quickly becoming one of the most common practices in Western culture. With the many healthy lifestyle benefits yoga boasts for our bodies, including strengthening bones, muscles and joints, not to mention reducing blood pressure and anxiety levels, it's no wonder we find ourselves attracted to this ancient heart healthy practice. As we spend more time taking care of our bodies, it's important to take care of the tools we use to strengthen them as well. In this case, we're referring … [Read more...]
Save Time & Money – 5 Easy Steps For On The Go Smoothie Freezer Packs
HOW TO MAKE SMOOTHIE FREEZER PACKS Plan Ahead AND Have the Best of Both Worlds! The Convenience of a Store Bought Smoothie with the Healthy and Less Expensive Ingredients YOU Want! Smoothies are the perfect choice for a healthy breakfast. I obviously LOVE smoothies, especially green smoothies. Green smoothies make it super easy to get all the nutrients and benefits from the greens (for instance spinach and kale) along with the delicious taste of your favorite fruits. For all the parents out there, this is also the perfect way to … [Read more...]
Tequila Avocado Margarita – aka Avorita! Ole!
Try our FREE Juice Detox! TEQUILA AVOCADO MARGARITA RECIPE Almost every day, I find a way to incorporate the smooth, rich fruit of the avocado into a meal or snack. Most of the time I manage with just salt and a spoon, but this easy Tequila Avocado Margarita recipe is A-MAAAAZING! It's the perfect Happy Hour treat for Cinco de Mayo (or any other day of the year when you can find a ripe avocado)! A thick, velvety texture carries the tequila, while cilantro and celery salt balance the sweetness. If you don't have ripe avocados … [Read more...]
Opposites Attract Spicy Sweet Green Smoothie w/o Banana
Try our FREE Juice Detox! OPPOSITES ATTRACT GREEN SMOOTHIE WITHOUT BANANA Opposites really do attract in this healthy green smoothie without banana recipe. This green smoothie nicely balances both sweet with spicy flavors. Kale and spinach are a usual base for green smoothies, and the variety of other ingredients adds a nice depth to this smoothie. If you're looking for more green smoothies without bananas, the avocado and mango in this provides the same creaminess while the lemon brings in some beautiful tart undertones. The … [Read more...]