Try our FREE 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 immune … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
5 Rockin Superfood Protein Shakes & Smoothies for Healthier Living
Enter Our Latest Healthy Living Giveaways! ENTER OUR SUPER GIVEAWAY!! We are using Rafflecopter, a reputable resource for online giveaways. In a few easy steps you will be entered in a drawing to win our SUPER GIVEAWAY for (1) New Blendtec 575 Blender in the color of your choice, value $400 (2) Rockin Wellness Protein Variety Pack, value $134 (3) Navitas NaturalsSuperfoods Gift Pack, value $50 (4) Blender Babes T-shirt (womans or mens)! TOTAL VALUE $610!There are two required simple steps to enter, along with several ways to get more entries … [Read more...]
3 Easy Steps: How to Save your Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Later!
Blender Babes has plenty of delicious smoothie recipes for your enjoyment. Our smoothies are a perfect mix of healthy ingredients that will detox your body and keep your skin from aging prematurely in our morning routines. But we understand it is not always possible to blend a fresh smoothie before starting a busy day! Our community has often questioned what are the best methods to store a healthy smoothie or juice for later so we have formulated an easy 3 step method to be able to enjoy your morning smoothie everyday! NOTE: Smoothies keep … [Read more...]
Blendtec vs Vitamix S30 vs Oster Versa vs Nutribullet Rx – Makes Dr. Oz Green Juice
Behind-the-Scenes Blender Tests Hey everybody, Blender Babe Tarashaun here, and today I’m giving you the Behind-the-Scenes blender test results you’ve been asking for (beyond blendtec vs vitamix!) with the Dr. Oz Green Juice challenge, one of our most popular recipes. Made with water, parsley, apples, spinach, cucumber, lime juice, ginger, celery and ice, this nutrient-rich juice is Super GREEN and Incredibly Detoxifying… But as we all know, NOT ALL BLENDERS ARE CREATED EQUAL, ssssoo what I set out to find with this test was the juice’s … [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...]
Blender Babes’ 10 Favorite Superfoods for Healthy Smoothie Recipes with a Boost
List of Superfoods for Smoothies We give you our top 10 list of superfoods for smoothies every Blender Babe should try! You probably have experienced the addicting energy boost and health benefits that green smoothies provide including powerful antioxidants, cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. SUPERfoods are a quick, easy and delicious way to add more nutrients to the body. If you are feeling a bit intimidated, DON’T BE! Just use this top 10 FAVORITE list of superfoods for SUPER healthy green smoothie recipes and beyond! Learn which … [Read more...]
13 Best Smoothies and Juice Detox Recipes to Kickstart Your Health
Best Smoothies and Detox Juice Recipes Blender Babes has gathered the best (i.e. TASTIEST!) smoothies and juice detox recipes to kickstart your health any time of year! Almost all of us eat processed foods and preservatives and are exposed to environmental toxins daily. These toxins cause inflammation, which can silently take over every cell in your body and, over time, negatively affect your health and abilities; allergies, joint pain, disease and premature aging are only a few ailments linked to inflammation. Based on the detox definition, … [Read more...]
5 Tips for How to Start Eating Healthy by Sneaking Veggies!
Not everyone is a fan of veggies. It can be a real struggle getting in the recommended servings of veggies per day as part of a balanced diet. It’s even tougher if you have a picky eater! Blender Babes has a few tips and tricks for how to start eating healthy and sneaking in some extra nutrients into your family's meals without them ever knowing! Your blender will prove to be a real asset! (Hint, hint) 1. Spinach in Smoothies & Ice Creams Spinach is one of the easiest things to disguise in your quest to start eating healthy. It has a … [Read more...]
Blendtec Designer 725 Review – Most Comprehensive Review
ENTER TO WIN OUR LATEST BLENDER GIVEAWAY!! Blendtec Designer 725 Review Blendtec takes it to the next level with the introduction of their new Designer 725 Blender. By far one of the best blenders we have seen and used, this revolutionary model is an upgraded version of their previous Designer model: with more power, more features, more stability AND quieter blending! For those wise enough to buy this one it’ll easily be the most technologically advanced piece of food preparation equipment you own. With its classic stainless steel sleek … [Read more...]
Green Smoothie Essentials – Our 3 Favorite Reusable (Sustainable!) Straws
Our 3 Favorite Reusable Straws Reusable Straws are a necessity for the eco-friendly Babe... Here at Blender Babes, we have many focuses – providing you with the most comprehensive blender reviews and developing delicious and healthy recipes and diet programs. We also strive to make sure that our tribe knows about the newest & best products for living a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, whether it’s reviewing protein powders, granola bars, or… reusable straws! Why buy reusable straws? We started using straws because certain drinks, … [Read more...]
Shake Up Your Daily Routine with The Blender Bottle
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...]
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...]
Vegan Vanilla Lime Green Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! VEGAN VANILLA LIME GREEN SMOOTHIE Green, probiotic, and delicious! This recipe tastes like sunshine and looks a meadow, look at that, it's spring in a smoothie! Made with sweet honey and tart lime, you may even think this protein packed smoothie is a dessert recipe! Add to that the fact that it is made in a snap with a Vitamix or Blendtec blender, it's perfect for an on-the-go breakfast smoothie. Of course you can also make this in a regular blender. Once your tongue returns to it's resting place in your … [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...]
Slimmed-Down Shamrock Shake – Skip McDonald’s!
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! SLIMMED-DOWN SHAMROCK SHAKE RECIPE It's been a long time since we've indulged in the chemical wasteland that is McDonald's, but it's hard to avoid craving their seasonal treats like the super-popular Shamrock Shake! Something about "limited time only" brings us to our knees. But our shockingly super healthy version is dairy-free, almost fat-free, packed with a protein boost, and doesn't have ANY of those hard-to-pronounce chemical ingredients of the original. Just toss everything into your Blendtec … [Read more...]
Coconut Mango and Lime Kale Green Smoothie
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! COCONUT MANGO AND LIME KALE GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE This is a great way to get some extra kale in your diet! Of course, if you prefer other greens (or just have them lying around), feel free to exchange the kale for what you've got. If you're out of coconut milk (or just prefer a different milk substitute), that could certainly be switched up as well. The mango, lime, banana and kale combine in your Blendtec or Vitamix blender to make a sweet and tangy green smoothie that even kids will love! Let us know what … [Read more...]