51 Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Kids If you’re trying to get your children to eat healthy but running into some stumbling blocks, fear not! Here at Blender Babes we believe strongly in the power of the blender to transform even the pickiest of taste buds into fans of fruits and vegetables.Of course, smoothies are a terrific gateway to helping your kids eat healthier. From chocolate flavors to sweet strawberries to refreshing cantaloupe, we’ve got the perfect round up of simple and yummy smoothie recipes for kids that are full of … [Read more...]
Copycat Jamba Juice Orange Julius Smoothie
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! COPYCAT JAMBA JUICE ORANGE JULIUS SMOOTHIE RECIPE Our copycat Jamba Juice orange julius smoothie recipe tastes exactly like an orange creamsicle push pop from days past! It's a healthy refreshing treat that you and your family can enjoy often, without the guilt or expense of driving to an Orange Julius or Dairy Queen location! Light and frothy this doesn't taste the same as the one served at the Orange Julius counter....it tastes BETTER! Smooth and yummy, this dreamsicle is like a burst of sunshine, the aroma … [Read more...]
5 Best Essential Oils for Smoothies
5 Best Essential Oils for Smoothies When you are hungry, the easiest and quickest thing to do is whip up is a smoothie recipe, isn’t it? However, are you always stocked up on all the ingredients required for your exceptional smoothie? No need to panic if you have run out of ingredients as long as you have a tiny vial of the essential oil. Also, the essential oil will definitely add more flavor to the smoothie. So, go ahead! All essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquid. Needless to say, the increased concentration ensures … [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...]
Hangover Helper Smoothie from The Blender Girl Smoothies Book
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...]
Brett Hoebel’s Flat Belly Anti-Bloat Smoothie
Try our FREE Smoothie Challenge! BRETT HOEBEL'S ANTI-BLOAT SMOOTHIE RECIPE He was a trainer on The Biggest Loser season 11, and also the creator of the 20 Minute Body book and videos. So start your day off with Brett Hoebel's anti-bloat flat belly smoothie this celebrity fitness trainer and author gives his clients! It's high in It's high in fiber, which prevents constipation. Additionally, it contains natural digestive enzymes that help to break down hard to digest foods that can cause bloating. If you tried and LOVED this Flat Tummy … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lopez’ Berry Berry Good Smoothie
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! JENNIFER LOPEZ' BERRY BERRY GOOD SMOOTHIE RECIPE We have to say, Jennifer Lopez' very berry smoothie with yogurt is a perfectly balanced smoothie recipe that our testers all LOVED! We first saw JLo blend it up on the Dr. Oz show when introducing her new line of protein powder. This smoothie is light and refreshing, creamy and delicious... and also high in protein to boot! It has vanilla (or chocolate!) and cinnamon undertones with a brightness provided by the splash of cleansing lemon juice. Jennifer … [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...]
5 Tips for How to Start Eating Healthy by Sneaking Veggies!
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 hasa 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 … [Read more...]
3 Steps to THRIVE: Brendan Brazier’s 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. ENTER TO WIN OUR VEGA GIVEAWAY!! We are using Rafflecopter, a reputable resource for online giveaways. In a few easy steps you will be entered in … [Read more...]
3 VEGA Protein Powders? Which One is Right for YOU!
Vega has done it again! They've created a new product, Protein Smoothie! Vega is known for their Performance Protein, Vega Sport and the Blender Babes' favorite, Vega One Nutritional Shake, but we're especially excited about their new protein-packed smoothie addition. Many of you ask us which one to use, so we've done the legwork to give you all the information you need to decide which of their protein powders is best for YOU, and your family. Just read, blend up your favorite smoothie recipe, add a scoop of Vega and enjoy!VEGA Protein … [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...]
Bobbi Brown’s Chocolate Coconut Kale Shake
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! BOBBI BROWN'S CHOCOLATE COCONUT KALE SHAKE RECIPE This is guiltless chocolate awesomeness if we've ever tasted it, all wrapped up into a chocolate coconut kale shake! Adapted from a favorite by makeup artist Bobbi Brown, this fabulous smoothie is a thick, rich, decadent chocolate milkshake that also happens to be packed with nutrition. This chocolate coconut kale shake is technically a green smoothie, so add it to the daily lineup! A Blendtec or Vitamix blender will make that kale into chocolate creamy … [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...]
Nutty Chocolate Chia Protein Smoothie
Join Our Free Superfood Smoothie Challenge!NUTTY CHOCOLATE CHIA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE RECIPE This high fiber, high protein smoothie with plant based protein in chocolate includes an added chia superfood boost as well as satiating healthy fats from a bit of nuts and touch of cacao. It is sooooo good, you would practically think you're having dessert! Weather you have this as a breakfast or lunch meal replacement, or even just a protein packed snack, your chocolate craving will disappear! I used ground chia seeds, but you can also soak your … [Read more...]
How and Why to Rotate Your Greens for Smoothies
The superstars of green smoothies are the leafy greens - since they are absolutely LOADED with phytonutrients, protein, vitamins, antioxidants… and the list goes on, and on, and on. But there's also something we feel is very important for you to know about when drinking green smoothies, before you continue to throw your *favorite* greens into your high powered or regular blender... especially if you're drinking them daily - it’s called... “ALKALOID BUILDUP". Yup, leafy green veggies contain small quantities of alkaloids as well … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free)
ENTER our latest Blender Giveaway!CARROT CAKE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE RECIPE (GF, V) Indulge in this dessert-like carrot cake protein smoothie as a meal replacement or post-workout pick-me-up.This nutritious smoothie will keep you full until lunch, since it's super packed with fiber from the carrots and oats, and top-notch plant-based protein, VEGA.For a creamier and more calorie and nutrition-dense option, replace the water with your favorite milk substitute and for a thick smoothie use frozen banana!This recipe uses gluten-free … [Read more...]
Protein Packed Pumpkin Peanut Butter Smoothie
Try my FREE 7 Day Superfood Smoothie Challenge!PROTEIN PACKED PUMPKIN PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE RECIPE If you're looking for a super tasty pumpkin smoothie that packs a nutritious punch, look no further!This high protein, high fiber holiday pumpkin treat is the perfect breakfast, post-workout or even a dessert smoothie that you can make in your high powered blender!We love using the frozen banana to give this pumpkin smoothie a thick texture, and if you bake and blend FRESH pumpkin, just make sure to chill the pumpkin puree so the … [Read more...]
Flat Tummy Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie/Cocktail
Try our FREE Juice Detox! FLAT TUMMY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SMOOTHIE/COCKTAIL RECIPE Um, who doesn't want a flat tummy?? Girl Get Strong caught our eye with this one, so we had to try it! Get that tummy flat for the bikini bod you're working hard for with this delicious fruit smoothie recipe. Made with fresh fruits like papaya, peaches, and pears, you'll be refreshed while helping out your digestive system. Make sure to use ripe papaya and peaches, otherwise you may need to add a teaspoon of raw honey to sweeten it up. This smoothie snack not only … [Read more...]