Blended Recipes

Perfect Paleo Breakfast Hashbrowns Cauliflower is enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight for its versatility and mild flavor that can be transformed into rice, pizza crust and, now, even hashbrowns using this easy method. I know you may be thinking this is one of those overly healthy recipes that could never live up to [...]

Best Green Smoothie Getting your daily greens has never been easier. People ask all the time if green smoothies taste like spinach, and most of the recipes I keep on hand don’t. I love the taste of spinach when I feel like eating it, but first thing in the morning, the refreshing, tropical tang of [...]

Decadent Vegan Breakfast Smoothie This six-ingredient almond milk smoothie brings all the flavor of a decadent blueberry tart that’s perfect for dairy-free, gluten-free breakfast on the go. Even if you’re not a strictly vegan family, using alternative milks can be a nice way to go beyond dairy for breakfast. We consider alternatives to be just [...]

Healthy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie This rich chocolate banana and peanut butter smoothie makes the best after school snack. A good calorie boost for growing kids and they will thank you for making them a treat.  I like to have one post workout to refuel nutrients. It even works as a quick breakfast [...]

Make Your Own Sorbet Only four main ingredients (peaches, coconut milk, apricots and  dates) to make a simple and refreshing summer dessert. It’s a dairy-free, sugar-free treat anyone with a good blender can make. No ice cream maker required! I’ve been trying to move my family away from dairy made ice cream but it’s been [...]

Simple & Delicious Breakfast Smoothie Recipe A quick and healthy breakfast recipe with very little prep. Only four essential ingredients for balanced nutrition – oranges, rolled oats, almond milk and bananas. No milk in the creamsicle smoothie? Here’s the thing. It’s not about the milk, or even the dairy milk alternative you use. I personally [...]

Top Summer Smoothies The best smoothie recipes are satisfying AND healthy.  Grapes, lemons and a hint of parsley make this a simple smoothie recipe you can make any time of year but it’s so, so good when it’s hot outside.  The Blender Girl whipped up this summer drink to keep us cooled down and quench [...]

MAKING FRESH FRUIT POPSICLES There are only 3 simple steps to making your own healthy frozen popsicles. Puree fresh fruit Pour into molds Freeze The variations are limitless and it’s easy to customize to your family’s personal tastes. Better yet, let everyone mix up their own flavors. Summer days mean kids wandering from fridge to [...]

Refreshing Strawberry Gazpacho Some days you just want something light and refreshing. Gazpacho is the answer. The cucumber, tomato, strawberry mix provides so much flavor in the easiest of soups. STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO side: whole wheat dinner rolls PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 0 minutes YIELD: 4 servings MAKE AHEAD Cut vegetables: tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper [...]