Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! HANGOVER SMOOTHIE RECIPE With another festive weekend right around the corner, we are looking out for you with this hangover smoothie recipe! Alcohol, though fun, can cause stomach irritation, drops in blood sugar, dilation of blood vessels (that's your headache), and we're just guessing that you probably don't sleep that well – or that much – when you're too busy dancing! This easy fruit smoothie recipe from The Blender Girl's Smoothies cookbook (featuring 100 gluten-free, vegan and paleo recipes) gets … [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...]
C Punch Vitamin C Green Smoothie
Enter to win our latest Blender Giveaway! C PUNCH VITAMIN C GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE Named C Punch for its vitamin C boost, this green smoothie is the remedy for those days when you’re feeling just a bit off. Starting to get a sniffle, a bit of a headache? C Punch will knock the lights out of that germy thing you may be carrying. This easy fruit punch recipe will show you how to make punch with no added sugar and a super high dose of vitamin C. Get tropical smoothie flavors without the tropical smoothie prices! Not only is the tropical smoothie … [Read more...]
3 Steps to THRIVE: Brendan Brazier’s Thrive Energy Cookbook Review
THRIVE ENERGY COOKBOOK REVIEW We have great news Blender Babes! The visionary behind the Vega line of nutritional products that has revolutionized the health and wellness industry is back with more amazing nutritional knowledge. Brendan Brazier introduces 150 chef-created functional whole food recipes in the Thrive Energy Cookbook. Brazier’s Thrive journey to plant-based nutrition has created a call to action, a call to THRIVE. Nutrition with a Purpose The Thrive Energy Cookbook follows his book The Thrive Diet and his free online … [Read more...]
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich Spread or Filling
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! SMASHED CHICKPEA AND AVOCADO SANDWICH SPREAD OR FILLING RECIPE Wow, talk about easy and delicious! The chickpea and avocado sandwich filling recipe has the consistency of a classic egg salad, minus the processed condiments. Hooray! It's made with a ripe avocado (nature's mayonnaise, as we like to call it), so you know it's full of heart-healthy fats instead of refined oils. Couple that with the soft bite of fiber-rich chickpeas and you can kiss the other recipes goodbye. Alone, the sandwich filling makes … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Coconut Butter
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN COCONUT BUTTER - RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS This can be a tricky recipe - especially considering it has very few ingredients! It took us several tests to feel confident about posting it, but your Blendtec or Vitamix is definitely up to the task. We've included some useful tips and tricks to unveiling the magic of coconut butter in the recipe below. Once you've mastered this coconut butter, feel free to try any number of add-ins, boosts, and flavor options - honey pecan, chocolate … [Read more...]
Vegetarian or Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Try our FREE Juice Detox! VEGETARIAN/VEGAN CAESAR SALAD DRESSING This creamy low fat caesar dressing recipe is full of flavor and is also the perfect fit for your vegetarian diet. Use as a delicious salad dressing or tangy dip for wings or a fresh vegetable platter. This low cholesterol recipe can easily be made Vegan without sacrificing one bit of flavor! Simply substitute the egg yolk with 1/4 of a medium avocado and the parmesan with nutritional yeast. If you miss the anchovie flavor from your old recipe, try adding 1/4 tsp kelp powder. Any … [Read more...]
Skinny Cilantro Lime Dressing
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! SKINNY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING RECIPE We just can't find enough ways to use this sweet and tangy "skinny" cilantro lime dressing. Our simple recipe is like none other: it is the perfect addition to a salad, tastes great as a marinade, you may even mistake it for one of our juices! Made the easy way in a high powered blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec, this vegan recipe cuts your waistline AND the time it takes to make a delicious homemade dressing recipe! Not only is this low cholesterol recipe tasty, … [Read more...]
Blendtec Vs Vitamix How to Make Soup
BLENDTEC VS VITAMIX HOW TO MAKE SOUP HOW DO I MAKE HOT SOUP? Both of these blenders make soup hot in the same way - FROM THE FRICTION OF THE BLADES!!!We know… WHAT?! Hard to believe until you see it! :)These high powered commercial blenders have powerful motors and when blending at their highest speed, Blendtec blade tips spin up to 310 miles per hour and Vitamix spins at about 250 miles per hour. The Blendtec motor is 13amps, 1560 Watts, and up to 3 peak horsepower. The Vitamix motor is less powerful with 11.5 amps, 1380 watts, and … [Read more...]
How To Make Kimberly Snyder’s Probiotic & Enzyme Salad (aka Raw Sauerkraut)
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HOW TO MAKE PROBIOTIC & ENZYME SALAD - aka RAW SAUERKRAUT If the thought of sauerkraut only brings to mind the thought of canned condiments on hot dogs, it is high time you tried making your own! Sauerkraut is not only a delicious way to use your cabbage, the laundry list of heath benefits leave no wonder why fermented foods have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. I first learned about the health benefits of raw sauerkraut after reading Kimberly Snyder's Beauty Detox Solution and … [Read more...]
Coconut Mango and Lime Kale Green Smoothie
Want Free Resources For Your Health & Well-being? Click Here :)COCONUT MANGO KALE GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE This coconut mango lime green smoothie is a delicious way to get some extra kale in your diet (which we ALL need).Of course, if you prefer other greens or just have them lying around #UseWhatYouGot then feel free to exchange for the kale.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 (known for making chewy smoothies … [Read more...]
RAWsome Marinara Sauce Recipe
Try our FREE Juice Detox! RAWSOME MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE There is nothing more guilt-free than a raw, fat-free, (optionally) oil-free, dairy-free recipe like this amazing raw marinara sauce recipe. You can put it on pizza, pour over some roasted (or raw) cauliflower, or enjoy over spiralized vegetables or gluten-free pasta! Every member of the family can make something they will love with this simple five-minute recipe. Use your Vitamix or Blendtec blender to whip this up in under five minutes and customize with whatever herbs or seasonings you … [Read more...]
Raw Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Click Here for FREE STUFF for Your Health! RAW VEGAN RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE You can have a decadent dessert and still keep it healthy with this Raw Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake recipe.This tasty treat is just as rich and creamy as any cheesecake, but won't set you back in high calories and fat!This easy, no-bake recipe can be made with your high powered blender...and depending on the blender, even the crust too!On top of being a no-bake dessert, this yummy cheesecake recipe is free of grain and processed sugar!This … [Read more...]
Chilled Mango & Cucumber Soup
Get FREE STUFF for Your Health! Click Here :)CHILLED MANGO AND CUCUMBER SOUP RECIPE When we think of mango and cucumber, refreshing comes to our minds...and we LOVE that this Chilled Mango and Cucumber Soup recipe can be made in a blender. During testing, we made it even faster when using frozen mango in a Blendtec or Vitamix high powered blender!This soup is a great starter to a heavier meal, especially on those warmer evenings since it's served cold... and of course, can be served as a light lunch or snack too.I have … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Nut and Seed Bar
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! GLUTEN FREE NUT AND SEED BAR RECIPE Whether you eat gluten free or not, you will enjoy this tasty nut and seed bar recipe! These little nutritious gluten free powerhouse bars are perfect for a healthy snack or on the go and can be made easily in a Blendtec or Vitamix high powered blender. Make sure to use high quality ingredients, such as fresh almonds, so everything binds properly. Follow the recipe exactly for a raw version, otherwise you can use roasted nuts and seeds just as well. This gluten free … [Read more...]
Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie
Try Our Free Superfood Smoothie Challenge! KIMBERLY SNYDER'S GLOWING GREEN SMOOTHIE This is one of our FAVORITE go to green smoothie recipes of all time. Kimberly Snyder is a highly sought after nutritionist and for many of the entertainment industry’s top celebrities, and author of The Beauty Detox Solution. Kimberly’s first book was published in 2011 and has drawn praise from celebrities and experts including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Drew Barrymore, Fergie, LeAnn Rimes, Josh Duhamel, Hilary Duff, Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, Teresa Palmer, Vince … [Read more...]
