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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

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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 …

Healthy Tropical Blueberry Smoothie: Breakfast in a Glass

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Breakfast is one meal I love using a quick and simple breakfast recipe with little to no cleanup. Yet, I’m one of those people, and maybe you are too, who needs a fair amount of fuel to start the day and keep my energy up for the next meal. So skipping breakfast just isn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, …

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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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Dairy-free Almond Milk Sea Salt Latte

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I’m not going to lie, I am a huge Starbucks lover! But it’s not always convenient to take a drive to the nearest coffee shop.  I however, have found the perfect solution for those times when a dairy-free sea salt latte is calling my name but I am stuck at home working on a new recipe or a photo shoot. …

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Dairy-Free Almond Milk

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Almond milk is leading the race in milk consumption by a wide margin. That may be because more and more people are finding out they have an intollerance to dairy and can no longer drink cows milk. Unfortunately, there are many brands on the market that have questionable ingredients like Carrageenan. The good news is many brands have made efforts …

Vanilla Chai Banana Smoothie

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Print Recipe Vanilla Chai Banana Smoothie Yum Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 inch ginger, grated1 teaspoon cinamon1/8 teaspoon allspice2 tablespoons almond butter1/2 cup shredded coconut4 tablespoons protein powder1 1/2 cup ice Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 inch ginger, grated1 teaspoon …

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Dairy-free Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie

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I named this smoothie “Dairy-free Chocolate Almond Love” because I fell in love with it after my first taste. It’s so easy to make; using only a few ingredients, and it’s dairy-free! The perfect healthy treat to kick-start your morning, for a lunchtime meal replacement, an afternoon snack, or a light and satisfying dessert. If you are looking for a …

Power Packed Kale Smoothie

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Print Recipe Power Packed Kale Smoothie Yum Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 4 kale leaves1 frozen banana2 tablespoons cashew butter1 cup almond milk Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 4 kale leaves1 frozen banana2 tablespoons cashew butter1 cup almond milk Instructions Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high for 45 seconds. Pour into your favorite …