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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

Strawberry watermelon smoothie is the latest addition to my smoothie family of recipes but with an extra special twist. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with collagen peptides and discovered this delicious watermelon flavored collagen by Ancient Nutrition. I love the subtle flavor in this watermelon collagen protein.  When combined with fresh fruits like strawberries, coconut yogurt and vanilla almond milk, it …

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Dairy-free Breakfast Smoothie Pops

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I absolutely love a deliciously nutritious smoothie right after my morning workout. Packing my body with loads of fresh fruits and vegetables during the first meal of the day is worth every sip.  But there are those days, when I just can’t spend time at the blender before my day starts.  That’s when breakfast smoothie pops come in handy. The …

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Banana Chocolate Collagen Shake

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

If you haven’t heard by now, amino acids have taken center stage in the world of food and health. The number of people who are actively seeking healthier skin, hair, and nails is growing and so is the number of people who are adding supplements to their daily diets. Because of this, collagen peptides have made their mark on the …

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Healthy Turmeric Almond Smoothie

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

Turmeric Almond Milk Shake is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dose of healthy turmeric into your diet. Lightly sweet and satisfyingly creamy.  Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack-time. Most of us are familiar with turmeric. The bright yellow spice is commonly used for color and flavor in curries and other ethnic dishes.  The Chinese have …

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Old-Fashioned Dairy Free Pancakes

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Print Recipe Old-Fashioned Dairy Free Pancakes Yum A healthy dairy-free version of the old-fashioned pancakes we grew up on. Lighly sweet, and very addictive. Try them with Trader Joe’s Coffee Syrup or Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup for a delightful twist on traditional syrup flavor. Course Breakfast Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 6-8 minutes per batch1 Servings …

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Immune Booster Elderberry Smoothie Recipe

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Print Recipe Elderberry Immune Booster Smoothie Yum Made with immune boosting elderberry syrup to boost the immune system and speed recovery of the cold and flu. Course Beverage, Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 4 cups vanilla almond milk3 tablespoons almond or cashew butter3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries1 medium ripe banana2 medjool dates, pitted4 tablespoons elderberry syrup Course Beverage, …

Popeye’s Muscle Builder Green Smoothie

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Print Recipe Popeye’s Muscle Builder Green Smoothie Yum Popeye’s Muscle Builder is packed with healthy immune boosting ingredients including L-glutamine, which promotes healthy muscle growth and decreases muscle waste. Course Smoothies Cuisine American Keyword gluten-free Prep Time 5 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk1 frozen banana1 cup frozen mangoes1 cup fresh spinach2 medjool dates, pitted1 tablespoon …

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Popeye’s Muscle Maker Smoothie Recipe

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Print Recipe Popeye’s Muscle Maker Yum Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk2 cups coconut water1 1/2 cups fresh organic spinach1 1/2 frozen bananas1 scoop vanilla protein powder1 tablespoon flax seeds1 tablespoon L-glutamine optional1 cup ice Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk2 cups coconut water1 1/2 cups fresh organic …

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes

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Print Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes Yum Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings cupcakes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate Ghirardelli1/2 cup peanutbutter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cocoa powder, OMG! Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt2 large eggs3 tablespoons chia seeds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla …