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Peanut Butter & Chocolate “Green” Milkshake (dairy-free)

Amy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:05:17 +0000

Healthy and milkshake really do belong in the same sentence when you’re talking about this recipe.

It’s Earth Day, and as such I think it’s fitting to celebrate with a treat made from foods close to nature.

With an ingredient list that includes superfoods like avocados, spinach, nuts, banana, and even cocoa powder, you’re in for a healthy treat.

It’s creamy, rich, smooth, and perfectly cold just like the milkshakes I remember from way back. I hadn’t had a milkshake in years. But now there’s no excuse. Just throw the ingredients in the blender and let ‘em whirl!

Stop by Peanut Butter & Co. for the complete recipe. I must admit that I LOVE when companies include gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes on their blogs. I am even happier that they chose me to develop this milkshake for them.

Then get out your VitaMix out and make yourself a PB & Chocolate “Green” Milkshake.

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Favorites

Janel — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00:45 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here!It seems like it sneaked up on me this year.

We’re having our traditional holiday feast of roast turkey, orange-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread dressing, salad, some kind of veggie (probably brussels sprouts), homemade ice cream, and a couple of pies. This year it’s going to be dairy-free too.

If you’re still planning your menu, you might want to try one of these gluten-free recipes that are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving Feast next week:

You might also want to check out my Ingredient Substitution List so you can make all of the recipes at your Thanksgiving table work for anyone with allergies or intolerances.

Need healthy baking tips for the holidays? Get them here.

What’s on your menu? Have any questions about holiday cooking?

Five Fantastic Smoothies

Janel — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:00:49 +0000

Smoothies are so easy to make. Honestly, it is as simple as throwing a few things in the blender and pressing a button. Not only do they taste great, but they’re an excellent way to get some extra nutrition into your diet.

New to making smoothies? Try out one of these five fantastic smoothie recipes, or use these 5 Tips for Perfect Smoothies to come up with your own creation.

Blackberry Kefir Smoothie

Strawberry Coconut “Milkshake” Smoothie

Blueberry Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Tess’s Raw Vegan Creamy “Pistachio Ice Cream” Kale Smoothie

Janice’s Lavender-Infused Lemonade

Janel — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:00:59 +0000

I met Chef Janice Feuer Haugen when I blogged about her book, Fruit-Sweet and Sugar-Free. She somehow found me and sent a kind thank-you for sharing her work. Since, we’ve traded emails and she has even started her own blog, Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious! I urge you to check out her book and her blog. Her forward-thinking and commitment to healthy, delicious food is sure to bring tasty, unique recipes into your world.

Breathe in the fragrance of lavender.

After just five short minutes of breathing in a mild lavender scent, you lower your heart rate and blood pressure, relax your body and release less of the stress hormone cortisol. Lavender’s calming effect on the mind extends to the tummy and skin and comes from both smelling its fragrance and ingesting its blossoms.

Not sure about you, but I don’t often think of adding lavender to my food. Though, occasionally I’ve read about ice cream, shortbread or cake flavored with lavender. All that changed recently when I wondered about adding lavender to lemonade. It turns out to be a very easy and delicious introduction to consuming it as well as an ideal combination. Lavender and lemonade are both cooling and relaxing on their own and even more so when combined.
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Blueberry Chocolate (Green) Protein Smoothie

Amy — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:39 +0000

There’s something addictive about blueberries and chocolate. This recipe is like dessert in a glass and eats like a meal. It’s healthy, with good-for-you stuff, too!

I know that the blueberry recipes have been plentiful around here but there’s a few reasons for that. First, they’re a superfood. Can’t go wrong there. And, Costco gets organic frozen blueberries in stock a couple times a year and since I have a deep freeze (and oh, how I love it!) I buy 5 or 8 bags at a time. Once they’re gone, they’re gone and I have no more blueberries until next season.

The last piece is that since Nate has been born I have less time (and less energy) to run to the store whenever I think I need something. I used to be notorious for making a quick run to Sprouts to pick up this or that. It’s only a 5 minute drive from my home. But, now, I look around at what’s on hand and figure out how to make it work.

And, I order from Amazon Mom on a regular basis. Can you say love??

Back to the smoothie….
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