Get 20% off Rootz Nutrition Products with Rootz Promo Code "BlenderBabes" :)Chocolate Banana Smoothie - Paleo, Dairy-Free, Pre and Post-WorkoutChocolate and banana go together like peanut butter and jelly!Which is why I understand the flavor combo created by Rootz Nutrition for their paleo protein superfood powder - which I've been LOVING recently (check out my Rootz Nutrition Review)Sometimes I crave chocolate for breakfast, even more so during my pregnancy.With the morning sickness and nausea I experienced, sometimes smoothies were the … [Read more...]
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Post-Workout Almond Kale Green Smoothie
Enter our latest Healthy Product Giveaways! POST-WORKOUT ALMOND KALE GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE We can never have enough options for simple green smoothies to throw together with what's in the fridge, so here's another one for you, Babes! This creamy kale smoothie is a simple combination of satisfying high-fiber fruits and a full serving of greens - perfect as a breakfast smoothie, balanced snack, or for post-workout! Some almond butter (or almonds!) rounds this kale smoothie out and will help you stay fueled for another busy day! You can easily … [Read more...]
Hydrating Pre or Post-Workout Pineapple Melon Mint Smoothie
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HYDRATING PINEAPPLE MELON MINT SMOOTHIE RECIPE When it's hot out and you need a refreshing pre-workout smoothie, this creamy pineapple watermelon and mint smoothie is sure to hit the spot. Aside from being incredible hydrating, the pineapple in this watermelon smoothie recipe contains bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory and Vitamin C to help repair muscle tissue. This is also a high potassium recipe that includes calcium, key minerals which help with muscle recovery. Another reason we … [Read more...]
Acai Raspberry Freeze Smoothie
Try our FREE Juice Detox!ACAI RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE This Acai Raspberry smoothie recipe is layered with fruity goodness and it's a perfect introduction to acai!It's perfect as a snack or an enticing breakfast smoothie!I also recommend trying this as a post-workout smoothie as well.The coconut water blended with the bananas makes this a perfect cool down treat!Best of all, it's like having 2 smoothies in 1!Blend it in a high powered blender to really pulverize those raspberry seeds and use frozen bananas for a thick … [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...]
15 Mouth Watering Smoothies That Taste Like Pie
Mouth Watering Smoothies That Taste Like Pie Who has time to bake pies these days?!Not to mention the crazy amounts of refined grains and sugar most of those pie crusts contain, which is why we are soooooooo excited to share these heathy smoothies that taste like pie recipes!What better way to incorporate some sweet, and sometimes fruity, flavors into your day then a smoothie that tastes like pumpkin, oreo creme, or cherry?!Go ahead and take a look at the following recipes with smoothies that taste like pie and enjoy these light … [Read more...]
Toasted Coconut & Macadamia Smoothie from Superfood Smoothies Cookbook
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! TOASTED COCONUT AND MACADAMIA SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE RECIPE Although there are a few minor extra steps involved in making this toasted coconut and macadamia smoothie recipe from my Superfood Smoothies Cookbook, the results are otherworldly delicious—this is one of my favorite smoothies! Toasting the coconut enhances the flavor, and the coconut ice gives the smoothie a gentle sweetness without adding any refined sugars. In addition to its transcendent flavor, this smoothie also happens to be very beneficial for … [Read more...]
Pineapple Ginger Breeze Kale Green Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! PINEAPPLE GINGER BREEZE KALE GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE If you're looking for a light and refreshing green smoothie to try, this pineapple ginger kale smoothie will bring you right by the pool and ready to dip your toes in the water! This delectable smoothie recipe is tangy with a subtle taste of ginger, which pairs well with pineapple. The combination of coconut, pineapple, and ginger will remind you of the flavors of Hawaii, so don't be surprised if you begin day dreaming about your next tropical adventure! … [Read more...]
How to Make Almond Butter Vitamix vs Blendtec
Which high-power blender is best for making homemade almond butter Vitamix or Blendtec? How to make almond butter Vitamix vs Blendtec blend-off!Most of us loved peanut butter as kids, and probably still do.However, it’s hard to deny the nutritional advantages of almond butter. So why not start making it yourself?? It’s more affordable and you can mix up the flavor and texture to your exact taste.At Blender Babes we love to make "nice cream ice cream" with almond butter, spread it on whole grain or gluten-free toast, or of course … [Read more...]
Vega Thrive Energy Cookbook
Vega's "Thrive Energy Cookbook" presents the reader with 150 plant-based recipes that correspond with the tenets of Ironman Brendan Brazier's Thrive philosophy. The majority of the recipes are also gluten- and soy-free, and many incorporate Vega's own nutrition products to add a dollop of wallop to your snacks and meals. If plant-based diets are new territory for you, there are also many recipes singled-out as "transitional" to help you ease in to a new, more healthful diet. Brazier also includes a list of what he considers his most essential … [Read more...]