Posted on September 6, 2012
Five Fantastic Smoothies
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, [...]
Posted on July 18, 2012
Blueberry Chocolate (Green) Protein Smoothie
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 [...]
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 [...]
