Cooking Cheat Sheets - Learn to Cook Without Having to Think Hey there, I'm Stephanie Stiavetti from Fearless Fresh and the creator of Cooking Cheat Sheets. I'm a trained chef and cooking teacher, and even though I cook for a living, there's one fact I can't escape:Cooking is a total pain in the ass.Come on, you know it’s true. Maybe you’re running short on time, maybe you’re feeling beat from a long day at work, or maybe you just hate the zombie-filled wasteland that every grocery store becomes between 5 and 7pm. The truth is that … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
Dr. Fuhrman’s Vegan Sweet Potato Cookies
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge!DR. FUHRMAN VEGAN SWEET POTATO COOKIES RECIPE Dr. Furhman has become one of the leading voices in wellness.Since we know our blender-loving tribe members are always looking for recipes that taste great, are healthy and won't pack on the pounds, sharing Dr. Fuhrman's Sweet Potato Cookies recipe was a definite must.A moist, cake-like cookie that's both spicy and sweet, this cookie recipe by Dr. Fuhrman is the kind of tasty treat that will satisfy a craving quickly.You're sure to love the … [Read more...]
Blender Babes Healthy Gift Guide
HEALTHY GIFT GUIDE 2018 Whether you're looking for your blending-loving family member or eco-conscious friend, the Blender Babes have you covered with our 2018 Healthy Gift Guide. With discount promo codes to also help your wallet. xoxo 1. Blendtec & Vitamix BlendersGive the Gift of Health with a Blendtec or Vitamix blender!These high performance blenders are the perfect gift to give the health conscious individual on your gift list.Of course, Blender Babes has the BEST DEALS ON VITAMIX and BLENDTEC BLENDERS.Not … [Read more...]
Apple Melon Mint Juice
Try my FREE Juice Detox!APPLE MELON MINT JUICE RECIPE Our super hydrating Apple Melon Mint juice recipe is an unassuming whole foods juice with delicious cell replenishing powers.An ideal drink during a hot day or after a sweat-filled workout, the coconut water, cucumbers and honey dew melon will refresh your body and quench your taste buds.But you don’t have to wait to the summer months to give this super hydrating apple melon mint juice recipe a try since honeydew melons are available year round.If a smoothie type texture is … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Rum Milkshake
Try my FREE 7 Day Superfood Smoothie Challenge!PUMPKIN RUM MILKSHAKE RECIPE Booze, ice cream, and healthy vitamins all in one drink? We'll take it!This will warm everyone up at your holiday party -- this recipe serves three generously, so double or triple to fit your gathering.You can make your own pumpkin puree for this recipe or use canned.I make this pumpkin rum milkshake recipe deliciously dairy-free with cashew milk and vegan vanilla ice cream!Easily turn this into a kid-friendly shake just by removing the … [Read more...]
Vitamix Ascent Series Review
Disclaimer: The Vitamix A3500 was provided to Blender Babes to test and review, however, all results and opinions are our own.Vitamix Ascent Series ReviewI am really excited for this Vitamix Ascent Series Review, because I get to take a closer look and share with you everything you need to know about these new digital Vitamix blenders.If you’re here, you have probably been thinking about investing in a professional grade blender. You’d of course be remiss not to consider Vitamix, the industry standard. I’ve been using and reviewing Vitamix … [Read more...]
Paleo Frozen Blueberry Dairy-Free Cheesecake
Try our FREE Juice Detox! FROZEN BLUEBERRY PALEO DAIRY-FREE CHEESECAKE RECIPE Dairy-free cheesecake recipes may sound like a culinary contradiction. Surely, if one wants to experience the magnificent deliciousness of a cheesecake it should be made with its key ingredient -- a velvety cream cheese. Right? Not necessarily. This frozen blueberry dairy-free cheesecake recipe from The Paleo Kitchen cookbook is sure to win you and/or your cheesecake traditionalist loved ones over. You’ll discover that cashews (the creamiest nut of all), when blended … [Read more...]
Blendtec vs Vitamix Blenders Review #1 Comparison
1. Blendtec vs Vitamix – COST - Payment Plans - Free Gifts Offer 2. Blendtec vs Vita Mix – NOISE 3. Blendtec vs Vitamix – DESIGN 4. Blendtec vs Vitamix – BLENDING CONTAINERS/JARS 5. Blendtec vs Vitamix – PERFORMANCE - SMOOTHIE MAKING - JUICING - SOUP - CHOPPING - GRINDING - MIXING - ICE CREAM 6. Blendtec vs Vitamix – CLEAN UP 7. Blendtec vs Vitamix – WARRANTY and DURABILITYBLENDTEC VS VITAMIX REVIEW Hey Friends,By now you may have spent hours trying to decide which blender is best. … [Read more...]
Detox Beet Green Juice Recipe
Try our FREE Juice Detox!DETOX BEET GREEN JUICE RECIPE I used to hate beets. Just the thought of a beet green juice would have made me gag. But just like many other things my parents said I would acquire a taste for one day (mushrooms, bananas, smelly cheeses), I now really enjoy them.My best friend Heather LOVES beets (you may see her sometimes on my insta stories, her laugh is infectious!)Every time we go to a restaurant if beets are on the menu, she orders it! This detox beet green juice recipe was inspired by a salad we … [Read more...]
11 Best SUPER Foods to Boost Immune System & Reduce Stress
SUPER Foods to Boost Immune System AND Reduce StressI know, I know. There’s that buzzword “superfoods” again. But before you divert your attention elsewhere, I just have to share with you that these magical nutrient-dense foods are so called SUPER for very good reason! I hope you’ll give them a try to see how easy it is to add these foods to boost immune system and reduce stress to your daily routine in an extremely delicious way!We live in such a fast paced world filled with so many distractions and the never-ending … [Read more...]
DIY Cilantro Omega Oil Recipe
Try our FREE Juice Detox!CILANTRO OMEGA OIL RECIPE Did you know lack of omega 3's can cause anxiety and depression?Since this is something I have personally battled with, this DIY Cilantro Omega Oil recipe will let you indulge in the deliciousness of a superfood-filled oil without the price tag of the ready-made brands, which is just my style. 😉With only three ingredients including omega-3 rich flaxseed oil, this just might be the easiest recipe you'll ever make and your taste buds and body will thank you.This great … [Read more...]
Strawberry Face Mask ~ For ALL Skin Types
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! NATURAL STRAWBERRY FACE MASK RECIPE ~ FOR ALL SKIN TYPESI am a sucker for a good Beatles's song and known for letting my thoughts drift off on tangents.It’s no surprise then that after listening to “Strawberry Fields,” I suddenly had the urge to snack on a certain berry.It was this particular tangent that inspired me to create this strawberry face mask - a dual purpose recipe!Sweets (even the natural kind) tend to make my skin break out, so I often avoid them.Since I wasn’t able … [Read more...]
Vegan Copycat Jamba Juice Banana Berry Smoothie
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! VEGAN COPYCAT JAMBA JUICE BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE Jamba Juice smoothies are delicious. But some of their drinks contain a lot of sugar and calories. They can also be expensive. As we say here at Blender Babes if you want to live healthier...get a blender! In addition to living healthier, one of the benefits of having your own high-powered blender is you can save the money you're spending at places like Jamba Juice and make them at home. We're certain you'll be passing the smoothie shop by from … [Read more...]
How Body Shaming Changed the Focus of My Business
BODY SHAMING THE BLENDER BABES Here's the skinny on how (and why) body shaming made me change an integral part of my business model.I sometimes get questions about why we’re wearing bikinis in our videos – and I wanted to address it here.Six years ago when I was developing the Blender Babes concept and preparing to go live, my team and I decided that an important part of our brand would be recipe videos.We wanted these videos to be fun and entertaining because back then (six years ago seems like forever in internet land), recipe … [Read more...]
21 Simple Smoothie Bowl Recipes to Drool Over (that are easy to make!)
21 SIMPLE DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPES Smoothie bowl recipes have become the latest healthy craze. Not only are they incredibly delicious and fulfilling but they're super nutritious as well.The main ingredient you'll find in most smoothie bowl recipes is the acai berry.Honestly, what's not to love about this amazing Brazilian superfood?The acai berry is full of antioxidants that aid weight loss, increase energy, and fight off free radicals and inflammation.Though the acai berry has become synonymous with smoothie bowl … [Read more...]
Kitchenaid Spiralizer vs Paderno vs Oster vs Veggie Bullet. Which Vegetable Spiralizer is Best?
Which Vegetable Spiralizer is Best?At Blender Babes, we’re not just about blenders. Our overarching passion is wellness and healthy living, so we’re always interested in new ways to make nutritious whole foods more delicious and easier to prepare. And right now, the latest healthy kitchen trend seems to be vegetable spiralizers - you know, those nifty machines that turn fresh produce into noodles or ribbons. This means you can substitute healthier, fiber and nutrient rich veggies for less healthy high-glycemic starches like white … [Read more...]
Best Vegetable Lasagna Recipe Ever!
Try our 7 Day Blender Cleanse! BEST VEGETABLE LASAGNA RECIPE EVER! This is the best vegetable lasagna recipe by far. That may be hard to believe because there are a lot of great lasagna recipes out there. This recipe, however, will surely knock your socks off! And who doesn't need the best vegetable lasagna recipe in their arsenal of terrific dishes? Vegetable lasagna is ideal for entertaining, the picky eater, the casserole lover and the comfort food connoisseur. Got a few die-hard meat lovers in your life? Don't worry, they will find this … [Read more...]
Which Vitamix Container is Best (Plus Whether You Need The Vitamix Dry Container!)
Which Vitamix Container is Best?It's hard to decide which Vitamix container is best for all of your needs, and as they continue to expand their already rich assortment of blender containers, I constantly get asked the following questions.Which Vitamix container is best for smoothies or peanut butter or ice cream? Which Vitamix container is compatible with which models?Do I need the Vitamix dry container?Do I need an additional Vitamix container and if so which one?For this reason, I've decided to answer these questions and review … [Read more...]
65 Amazing Smoothies Without Bananas
65 AMAZING SMOOTHIES WITHOUT BANANAS Smoothies without bananas is unchartered territory for many blending aficionados.That's because for most, bananas and smoothies go together like a blender and a babe (wink...wink).While bananas are a wonderfully delicious fruit that add sweetness and creaminess to our favorite blended drinks, some people just don't like them or are even allergic.If you're NOT one of those people who think a smoothie just isn't a smoothie without the addition of their beloved potassium-rich fruit, we've compiled … [Read more...]
Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
Try our FREE Juice Detox!HABANERO HOT SAUCE RECIPE Our Habanero Hot Sauce recipe may very well become your mealtime secret weapon because it's just so gosh darn good.It's not only easy to make, but it's fiery hot (with a touch of sweetness from the addition of peaches) and has a tremendous depth of flavor.We recommend pouring this delicious sauce on top of your next batch of hot wings.You can also add it to your store-bought (or homemade) BBQ sauce to give it even more of a "kick." GREAT AS A GIFT! Use those mason jars! This … [Read more...]
NutriBullet vs Nutri Ninja Pro Review
NutriBullet vs Nutri Ninja PRO"Single-serve" style blenders are all the craze. That's why we decided to compare two of the most talked about single-serve blenders, the NutriBullet vs Nutri Ninja PRO.The popularity of these types of blenders is thanks to their reduced expense, simpler design and ease of use - and not to mention, they take up less counter space. Also, you can't ignore the fact that the blending container doubles as the serving cup. It's as if these blender companies know how much I hate doing dishes (NutriBullet, are … [Read more...]