Try our FREE Juice Detox! EASY BANANA ALMOND SMOOTHIE RECIPE Need a go-to smoothie for those busy mornings and afternoons? Try my Banana Almond Smoothie - It’s sweet, simple and perfectly balanced to help you burn fat, build muscle, increase your energy and reduce cravings. If you use a really sweet protein powder, a touch of vegan yogurt or low fat plain Greek yogurt can help balance the smoothie. If you have leftovers, be sure to freeze them in popsicle molds to make a great snack for you and the kids! Use a high speed blender, like … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Vegan Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff from The Blender Girl Cookbook
Enter our Latest Blender Giveaway! VEGAN CREAMY MUSHROOM STROGANOFF RECIPE My friend Stacey demanded I turn the mushroom gravy we made into a main dish. “This isn’t an accompaniment,” she said, “this is a star!” This mushroom stroganoff is quick and easy, creamy and delicious without all of the fat. Use a variety of exotic mushrooms to kick this into mind-blowing territory. This creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff recipe's savory mushroom flavor will give you the feeling that you are eating a dish that is much like the rich and decadent … [Read more...]
Blueberry Beginning Smoothie from 365 Vegan Smoothies Cookbook
Join Our Free Superfood Smoothie Challenge! BLUEBERRY BEGINNING SMOOTHIE RECIPE This simple blueberry smoothie recipe may become your go-to smoothie staple! We know all about green smoothies by now. Well, I’m starting a new trend: the blue smoothie! This blue smoothie is filled with tender blueberries, refreshing mint, cleansing chia seeds, and creamy banana—simple and sweet for your new beginning! Add some non-dairy yogurt for a boost of probiotics. If you're looking for the best smoothies for kids, this vegan blueberry smoothie is … [Read more...]
Super Easy Copycat Chili’s Salsa
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! SUPER EASY COPYCAT CHILI'S SALSA RECIPE Such a great recipe and super easy, this copycat Chili's salsa is flavorful with just the right amount of jalapeno spice! You'll love that you know exactly what ingredients are in this fresh salsa, compared to store bought or some restaurants whose content can tend to have high sodium and preservatives. Healthy, simple, and tasty, this copycat Chili's salsa is so good, you will absolutely be making it again and again! Our recipe testers and their families all gave … [Read more...]
Brett Hoebel’s Flat Belly Anti-Bloat Smoothie
Try our FREE Smoothie Challenge! BRETT HOEBEL'S ANTI-BLOAT SMOOTHIE RECIPE He was a trainer on The Biggest Loser season 11, and also the creator of the 20 Minute Body book and videos. So start your day off with Brett Hoebel's anti-bloat flat belly smoothie this celebrity fitness trainer and author gives his clients! It's high in It's high in fiber, which prevents constipation. Additionally, it contains natural digestive enzymes that help to break down hard to digest foods that can cause bloating. If you tried and LOVED this Flat Tummy … [Read more...]
Intermediate Green Smoothie by Vitamix Recipes
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! INTERMEDIATE'S GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE If you're getting started with green smoothie recipes, or you've already tried this beginner green smoothie, then it's time to check out this intermediate green smoothie by raw foodist Linda Wooliever from the Vitamix recipes cookbook! A green smoothie is when greens are blended in with a fruit. They provide a powerhouse of nutrients that will help to satisfy your cravings as you go throughout the day. You have probably noticed by now that as you incorporate more … [Read more...]
Blendtec vs. Vitamix vs. Ninja – Green Juice Test
Blendtec vs Vitamix vs Ninja - The Green Juice Test Since we prefer all of Fiber’s digestive-tract clearing benefits, we want to make our juice the Whole Food Way (instead of using a fiber-wasting juice extractor) — so the specific kind of high-powered blender you use makes a huge difference in your juice's overall quality! One of Blender Babes' most popular recipes is our whole food version of Dr. Oz's Green Juice. Since it's full of extremely fibrous greens and fruit that's easy for people to find in stores (celery, apples, spinach) … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lopez’ Berry Berry Good Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! JENNIFER LOPEZ' BERRY BERRY GOOD SMOOTHIE RECIPE We have to say, Jennifer Lopez' very berry smoothie with yogurt is a perfectly balanced smoothie recipe that our testers all LOVED! We first saw JLo blend it up on the Dr. Oz show when introducing her new line of protein powder. This smoothie is light and refreshing, creamy and delicious... and also high in protein to boot! It has vanilla (or chocolate!) and cinnamon undertones with a brightness provided by the splash of cleansing lemon juice. Jennifer … [Read more...]
Vegan And Gluten-Free Blueberry Lemon Tart from Kitchen Cures Cookbook
Enter Our Latest Healthy Living Giveaways! CONGRATS TO BLENDER BABE KAREN D! WINNER OF KITCHEN CURES + VEGA ONE PROTEIN! VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY LEMON TART RECIPE This vegan and gluten-free blueberry lemon tart recipe is tangy and sweet, with a satisfying creamy texture. This recipe is sure to impress, both visually and by taste! This is an excellent vegan dessert with a creamy custard type filling that you can then top with any berries you have on hand. This beautiful blueberry lemon tart is dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, and … [Read more...]
Silky Almond Coconut Milk Recipe
Try our FREE 7 Day Superfood Smoothie Challenge! SILKY ALMOND COCONUT MILK RECIPE This delicious smooth, silky almond coconut milk recipe is nutty and slightly sweet, with the perfect creamy consistency. By looks alone, it can easily pass for dairy milk and you will think the taste is even better! Almond coconut milk is wonderful way to add heart healthy monounsaturated fats to your diet. Plus it's easy to make and versatile - being a quick alternative to store-bought non-dairy milks. Almond milk is delicious alone, but the … [Read more...]
3 Quick & Easy Champagne Cocktails for Mother’s Day, Bridal Showers & More
Enter our latest Healthy Living Giveaways! 3 QUICK & EASY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS I'm always on the hunt for quick and easy cocktail recipes, and I truly feel that easy champagne cocktails are a MUST at any Mother's Day Brunch, Bridal Shower, or really any gathering of the ladies in your life! My favorite champagne cocktails to make in my blender is an assortment of pureed fruit for homemade bellini's! Just blend your favorite fruit with simple syrup*! It's a nice and welcome change from the classic mimosa, especially in the summer and your … [Read more...]
Cherry Vanilla Crumble Smoothie from Metabolism Boosting Smoothies Cookbook
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! CHERRY VANILLA CRUMBLE SMOOTHIE RECIPE This simple cherry vanilla crumble smoothie recipe is the perfect later afternoon snack. It's light and refreshing and a wonderful cherry smoothie recipe that the whole family is sure to enjoy! Our recipe testers tried the optional addition of gluten-free oats to create a more high fiber, satiating breakfast on the go smoothie, and really enjoyed the sweet as cherry pie without the guilt feeling! This recipe is from Metabolism Boosting Smoothies & Recipes by Tina … [Read more...]