Try our FREE 1 Day Juice Detox!DETOX MINT SMOOTHIE RECIPE This detox mint smoothie recipe is very easy to make and delicious!Mint is an herb that has been used for hundreds of years for its remarkable medicinal properties.This mint detox smoothie contains many cleansing ingredients, this would be a great recipe to use during a detox program.Refreshing and energizing before or after a workout, you could also use this mint smoothie recipe as a snack.Lemon juice is a natural cleansing agent. It clears toxins, supports the … [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...]
7 Superfood Smoothie Principles from Julie Morris
Julie Morris is a natural food chef who specializes in superfoods.Hence her book, Superfood Smoothies! In her book she presents us with a simple shortcut to our health, nature in a cup!Included are 100 gorgeous superfood smoothie recipes that can be customized to please everyone's taste buds. Let's start blending Blender Babes! As many of us health enthusiasts can relate, not all smoothies are created equal!The versatility of a smoothie can make it a sugar trap OR a healthy dose of nutrients.In Superfood Smoothies, … [Read more...]
Orange Wheatgrass Smoothie
Try our FREE Juice Detox! ORANGE WHEATGRASS SMOOTHIE RECIPE High in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and manganese, this orange wheatgrass smoothie recipe is a creamy, sweet, and refreshing introduction to wheatgrass! You will love the way it feels when wheatgrass is coursing through your veins! Get the benefits of wheatgrass with the sweetness of bananas and oranges, which knock out the strong "green" flavor. We used almond/coconut milk as our milk substitute for this low-fat, tropical-tasting smoothie. Though it doesn't have any … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Kiwi Ginger Green Machine Smoothie
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! WEIGHT LOSS KIWI GINGER GREEN MACHINE SMOOTHIE RECIPE This full-flavored weight loss smoothie recipe has a lovely bright green color that will make you feel healthier just looking at it! It is also full of fiber from the kiwi, pear, pineapple and celery, which will help your body naturally eliminate harder-to-digest foods. We drink all 3 cups as a meal replacement smoothie, however 1 serving of this green smoothie would also be a great addition to a high protein breakfast. With 224% of RDA for Vitamin … [Read more...]
Detox Apple Ginger Green Juice
Try our FREE Juice Detox! DETOX APPLE GINGER GREEN JUICE RECIPE If you're looking for a refreshing recipe during your detox, this apple ginger green juice will definitely hit the spot. It scored a perfect 10 with several of our recipe testers! If you love ginger but sometimes it's a little spicy for you, this recipe helps balance the flavor of this cleansing root with detoxing lemon juice and green apple. This low calorie green juice is also high in potassium with 508 mg per serving. Other notable vitamins and minerals are Vitamin A and … [Read more...]
Katja Glieson’s Vegan Summer Night Caramel Green Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! KATJA GLIESON'S VEGAN SUMMER NIGHT CARAMEL SMOOTHIE RECIPE This vegan green smoothie was SO TASTY when I first tested it, that I knew we had to add it to our next free green smoothie challenge! The almond butter and dates add the perfect caramel flavor, it's hard to tell it's a kale green smoothie! Katja enjoys this delicious high protein green smoothie post-workout. Blender Babes found Katja Glieson first on the new live streaming app Periscope. We not only watched her make many vegan green smoothie … [Read more...]
How to Make Low Sugar Healthy Smoothies
How To Make Low Sugar Smoothies CUT OUT the High Sugar 1. Liquid Base: Don't use juice as your liquid base, use filtered water or your favorite milk substitute.2. No Added Sugar: Don't add sweeteners, even if they are natural such as honey, maple syrup, agave, or even dates.3. Use Approved Sweeteners: You can sweeten your smoothie with low glycemic stevia, xylitol or erythritol if necessary. We highly recommend flavored stevia, the vanilla flavor is delicious.4. 60/40 Greens to Fruits Ratio: Reverse the green … [Read more...]
Detox Definition: Myths, Reality and KEY Tips for Detoxing
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word detox is starving. But hey—if it helps me lose weight and rid my body of toxins, why not? I was totally brainwashed by amazing claims and testimonials. I YouTubed tons of videos of all these people who said juice fasts had changed their lives, and they had never felt better.I even bought the book for the most extreme cleanse out there: the cayenne pepper diet, better known as The Master Cleanse, where you drink water mixed with lemon, maple sugar, and cayenne pepper for 10+ days. I … [Read more...]
9 All-Day Energy Award Winning Recipes + Golden Apple Prize
Blender Babes is proud to announce that our site was chosen as one of Yuri Elkaim's All-Day Energy Award Winning blogs! Every recipe in this list contains the basic ADED principles: 80% Raw, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar, No Dairy, No Processed Foods. Check out the other incredible, healthy blog winners PLUS download a free All-Day Energy Diet Blueprint to start the New Year with a healthy, nutritious plan & hunt for today's $100 Golden Apple prize! :) P.S. You will ALSO win $150 Essential Living Foods Superfood Swag Bag! Happy … [Read more...]
How to Lose Weight & Achieve Better Health with Green Smoothies
I have always struggled with my weight. I went from one bad diet to another. I tried a variety of diets, supplements and health programs. I followed a fad diet for my sisters wedding and it worked – temporarily... Sure, I was able to fit into my bridesmaid dress for her wedding, but at the expense of being super strict. I couldn't even eat any of my favorite fruits – not even a single banana! I was so frustrated at how strict it was. But that wasn't even the worst part. As soon as her wedding was over, I gained all the weight back and then … [Read more...]
Green Monster Smoothie Recipe
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! GREEN MONSTER SMOOTHIE RECIPE Creamy, sweet and just a little bit tart, this green smoothie recipe is a great way to kick-start your morning routine all the while squeezing in a huge dose of fruits and veggies! With each sip, you get a jolt of vitamin C to boost your immune system and the dark leafy greens provide a powerhouse of antioxidants. Our recipe testers varied the greens with this recipe, so don't be afraid to substitute the spinach or kale if you are trying to rotate your greens. The secret … [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...]
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...]
3 Reasons Why Our Superfood Smoothie Challenge is Right For You
WHY DO BLENDER BABES' SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE?? It's EASY. It's DELICIOUS. It's FREE! Do you wake up every day with every intention of living the healthiest, best life possible, and then quickly are slammed with the fact that you don't have time OR energy to start running 5 miles every day, doing yoga, or overhaul your diet? Are you finding it hard to keep up with work, kids, and, well, LIFE? Life can be a LOT these days, and that's even if you're already trying to eat healthy. Facts are, you probably are NOT getting every single … [Read more...]
Immunity Boosting Apple Fennel Green Juice with E3Live Algae
Try our FREE Juice Detox! IMMUNITY BOOSTING APPLE FENNEL GREEN JUICE RECIPE WITH E3LIVE ALGAE This powerful green juice recipe combines the refreshing and hydrating power of coconut water, apple, and fennel with all the many health benefits of E3Live Blue Green Algae (check out our review!), nature's most complete food, with a gently sweet flavor. This covers a large amount of your Vitamin C with the fennel, lemon, and apple to ward off any looming sicknesses! Use your Blendtec or Vitamix to quickly pulverize this whole-food juice recipe, but … [Read more...]
High Fiber VEGA Vanilla Chai Superfood Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! HIGH FIBER VEGA VANILLA CHAI SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE RECIPE Looking for a treat that is cleansing and packed with nutrient-rich superfoods? This Vega vanilla chai superfood smoothie is packed with protein and colon-cleansing fiber! With chia seeds and kale, a Vitamix or Blendtec will have no trouble whipping up this delicious smoothie, but you can do it with a "regular" blender as well, just be sure to use ground chia, flax or hemp seeds. This smoothie snack will help prevent bloating and digestive stress, so … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie High Protein Green Shake
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! PUMPKIN PIE HIGH PROTEIN GREEN SHAKE RECIPE by VEGA Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that will use up the leftover pumpkin puree from the holidays or from making your own homemade pumpkin puree? You and the kids will LOVE this delicious high protein green smoothie recipe that's more like a dessert milkshake! There are only a handful of recipes with simple ingredients you typically have in your fridge. We like to use frozen banana for a thicker shake and our favorite plant-based protein in vanilla … [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...]
Frequently Asked Questions about our Green Smoothie Challenge
GREEN SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat 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...]