Posted on June 20, 2012
Five Tips for a Perfect Smoothies & Berry Lemonade
I’m sharing my favorite smoothie tips at The Balanced Platter. Here’s a preview: Whenever I share a smoothie I’m drinking on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram someone asks for the recipe. When I first started drinking smoothies I used a recipe. I’ve gotten to the place where I just throw some stuff in the blender and [...]
Posted on April 20, 2012
Berry Recipes that Scream Summer!
Berries are nature’s perfect dessert and mark the beginning of summer for me. This time of year I always start craving the fresh berries I haven’t had for months – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries. They’re perfect plain, in a parfait with Greek yogurt, baked in a cobbler, or topping off a bowl of homemade vanilla [...]
Posted on March 8, 2012
Tess’s Raw Vegan Creamy “Pistachio Ice Cream” Kale Smoothie
Meet Tess! She’s the mastermind behind Healthy Blender Recipes. We met on Facebook. I was so impressed with her creativity and energy from the very beginning. When we started The Balanced Platter, I knew I wanted her to be part of it. She’s got the most innovative blender recipe site in the blogosphere today. Stop [...]
Posted on October 12, 2011
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
I saw Maggie’s gluten-free pumpkin pie smoothie last week and, being pregnant and hungry, I couldn’t resist making a version of my own. Not only do I love pumpkin, but this smoothie is packed with good-for-the-baby foods. Orange foods contain the phytonutrients carotenoids and bioflavonoids that can boost immunity, promote heart and eye health, and [...]
Posted on July 28, 2011
Homemade Ginger Ale
Try this healthy, simple-to-make ginger ale recipe. It’s naturally gluten-free and you can sweeten it however you choose. It’s been HOT in Dallas…over 100 for 25+ days now. The blinds are closed. The AC is working overtime. No one goes outside for any length of time except for the rare fanatical jogger who just can’t [...]
