Health Smoothie Recipes with protein, vitamins and antioxidants. You will want to save this list for later!

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

If you have followed my journey, you know I just had my fourth and fifth child. With the delivery of children comes the extra pounds and weight. After my third child, I ate a lot of smoothies and was able to loose 10 to 15 lbs in two months. While this killed my milk supply (I was nursing at the time), I am once again craving smoothies (this time I just need to keep up my caloric intake.)

I pulled together some of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes. (I will worry about keeping the calories up elsewhere.) With these smoothies I have two secret weapons. My first weapon is spinach for it’s antioxidants and and it’s excellent source of vitamins. My second secret weapon is protein. Protein is by far the best ingredient you can add.  I have two favorite protein powders. 1.) Juice Plus Vanilla Protein Powder 2.) BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder (There are so many tasty flavors but I like the Vanilla Ice Cream or Cookies and Cream.) The benefits of protein include building and repairing tissue (important if you are working out.)  Protein is the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. It also is very filling, keeping you full and not craving junk.

I have two favorite blenders. For something quick, I love my Immersion Blender (I have the Cuisinart.) This allows me to make a single serving in my Yeti Tumbler  (less clean up!) If you are making a larger smoothie, for more than one person, I love the Ninja Professional Blender.

Healthy Tips: Most of these recipes are for one serving. Multiply as needed. I promise you will often need more than one serving as the kids and husband will also be begging for a smoothie! These are all done easily in the blender or using an immersion stick.  My favorite milk is almond milk but keep in mind it can be replaced with any kind of milk, including soy, coconut or rice milk.  Lastly, even if the recipe does not call for it, I always add a handful (or two) of spinach in my smoothies. I promise you won’t taste it and the benefits are so important! I also add protein powder – normally vanilla and just a scoop.

Now that you have the the gist and specifics of prepping smoothies, take a look at some of these amazing recipes below. One of my favorite is half a green apple, a tsp of cinnamon, a tablespoon almond butter, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, spinach and ice as needed – The Green Goddess (not listed below).

Enjoy!

Blueberry Banana Coconut Smoothie | Fox and Briar

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl (Secret Ingredient: Cauliflower!) | The Colorful Kitchen

Pina Coladia Smoothie | Frugal Coupon Living

Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie | Gather for Bread

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | Like Mother, Like Daughter

Green Grape, Apple, and Cinnamon Smoothie (one of my favorites!) | Grab a Plate

PB&J Smoothie | Kitchen Treaty

Key Lime Protein Smoothie | Fit As a Mama Bear

Honey Bear Smoothie | Purely Easy

Pumpkin Coffee Smoothie | Hungry Hobby

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Oats | Five Heart Home

Three-fruit (peaches, strawberries, and banana) Extra-thick Chia Smoothie | Anns Liee

Pineapple Paradise Spinach Smoothie | Culinary Hill

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie | Spirited and Then Some

Ginger Orange Turmeric Smoothie | The Endless Meal

Pre/Post Work-out Mango & Coconut Water Smoothie | Healing Smoothies

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie | A Daily Smoothie

Super Green Apple Kale Smoothie | Wake Up to Waffles

Hormone Balancing Almond Maca Cinnamon Smoothie | Wallflower Kitchen

Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie | The Beach House Kitchen

Also take a look at these Healthy Smoothie Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Take a look at this Raspberry Chia Smoothie Bowl. Pin to Pinterest.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe. A homemade skinny snack with buffalo sauce for the win!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

One of our biggest secrets in our home is cauliflower. I have made rice cauliflower, mashed potatoes cauliflower, and now buffalo cauliflower! Not only does cauliflower aid in weight loss (as it is a better choice over many alternatives) it also is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and has cancer-fighting compounds known as glucosinolates. This recipes is easy to prep and takes under 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Enjoy!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup Franks Redhot Sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray and baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
2. Combine the water, almond flour and garlic powder. Add in the cauliflower chunks and stir the mixture to coat the cauliflower.
3. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender/forkable.
4. Remove from the oven and toss in the hot sauce.
5. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.

Buffalo Cauliflower

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe. A homemade skinny snack with buffalo sauce for the win!

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup Franks Redhot Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray and baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
2. Combine the water, almond flour and garlic powder. Add in the cauliflower chunks and stir the mixture to coat the cauliflower.
3. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender/forkable.
4. Remove from the oven and toss in the hot sauce.
5. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.

We also love this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Enjoy! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Fabulous Wing Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Love to cook? If so, take a look at these Baking Hacks and Tips.  Creative ideas for time savers and shortcuts in your kitchen.

Baking Hacks and Tips

I hold no skills in the kitchen. I am good at following directions, so with a recipe, I can often make a pretty good meal or desserts. However, when it comes to be creative, efficient, or talented with my baking skills, I am not pastry chef. If you are looking for time saver tips baking shortcuts hacks, we have some creative ideas for you. From ways to cut and soften butter to keeping brown sugar and a cake fresh, take a look at these baking hacks and tips before you begin your next kitchen project! Enjoy.

Keep a cake fresh! Simply place a few pieces of bread over the exposed (cut) cake and hold them in place with a few toothpicks. The bread will get hard and stale, but the cut sides of the cake will stay fresh! | Tidy Mom

Use a cookie cutter as a stencil to decorate cakes with sprinkles or frosting. | Source Unknown

There are a bunch of creative ideas to create the perfect edging on your pie crust… from pearls to tongs to corkscrews, take a look at these ideas! | Bakepedia

All you need to remove little bits of egg shell from your cracked egg is… your EGG SHELL! | Bigger Bolder Baking

Cut a cake into even layers with this baking tip. | Completely Delicious

Stop chocolate chips from sinking with this baking hack! | Cake Whiz

Need bananas ripe? Pop them in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the skin is shiny black. | One Good Thing by Jillee

You can have your cake and eat it, too. Use a colander to help dry cake balls before devouring! | Alisa Burke

Keep cupcake liners in a mason jar for easy storage. | Table for Two

Use a Heating Pad for a Quicker Bread Dough Rise | The Pink Peony of le Jardin

Blind baking a crust isn’t quite as simple as it sounds. You don’t just make the crust, pat it into the pie pan, and stick it in the oven. Add pie weights like dry rice or dried beans. | King Arthur Flour

Never worry about broken cakes again. This magic cake pan release leaves no crumb behind and you can store it at room temperature for up to three months. | If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

Keep berries fresh with this mixture of water and vinegar. | Live Simply

Soften butter quickly without heating/melting it – 10 minute baking tip. | Dreaming in DIY

Fill up your frosting bag easier by folding it over a cup. | Creations by Kara

Add marshmallows to your brown sugar to keep it soft. The molasses in brown sugar can evaporate over time, but a couple of marshmallows will keep it moist. | 7th House on the Left

Freeze cakes and cupcakes successfully with this baking tip! | I Scream for Butter Cream

If a recipe calls for cutting in butter, there is a quick way to do this…. pull out your cheese grater with this baking hack. | Mission to Save

If you enjoy baking, you need this baking substitutes list in your life! | eReplacement Parts

Take a look at these Easy Cake Mix Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

And since you are looking for hacks and tips, also look at these Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Goat Cheese Balls. Delicious, creamy cheese bites coated with a blend of almond flour, bread crumbs and thyme. Pair with a sauce of mango, papaya and pineapple. A tasty cheese appetizer just like every one’s favorite restaurant! 

Goat Cheese Balls

I have heard about goat cheese balls and I have been dying to try them only I don’t know if any restaurants in my area that serve them. In order to appease that craving, we had to make these goat cheese balls ourselves.

First, they took me a few days to master but I made them. They are not necessarily easy to make so if you want easy, you should move on. Keep in mind that it is important that the breading is lighter. If you want a heavier breading then you should dip more in egg and then the bread crumbs. Follow this cooking tip – when browning, I kept the pan moving and only did a few at a time and let them roll around and brown.

Enjoy!

Goat Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

• 4 oz creamy goat cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 C. almond flour
• 1/2 C. bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• Olive oil

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 mango
• 1/4 papaya
• 1/8 C. pineapple juice
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Combine the goat cheese, almond flour, bread crumbs and dried thyme.
2. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Remove and use a small 2″ cookie scoop to roll the cheese mixture into balls.
4. Place each cheese ball on a plate or small cookie sheet.
5. Once all the cheese is rolled into balls, place them in the fridge or freezer while heating the oil and making the tropical sauce.
6. Place the mango, papaya and pineapple juice in a food processor and blend.
7. Pour into a small dish and set aside.
8. Heat the oil on medium/high heat. Remove the cheese balls from the fridge/freezer and cook 2-3 at a time. Continually turning them. I found it was easier to lift the pan up and let them roll around. Cook a minute and roll around again.
9. Remove from the pan and serve with the tropical sauce.

Goat Cheese Balls

Copycat Goat Cheese Balls. Delicious, creamy cheese bites coated with a blend of almond flour, bread crumbs and thyme. Pair with a sauce of mango, papaya and pineapple. A tasty cheese appetizer just like every one’s favorite restaurant! 

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

• 4 oz creamy goat cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 C. almond flour
• 1/2 C. bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• Olive oil

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 mango
• 1/4 papaya
• 1/8 C. pineapple juice
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine the goat cheese, almond flour, bread crumbs and dried thyme.
2. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Remove and use a small 2″ cookie scoop to roll the cheese mixture into balls.
4. Place each cheese ball on a plate or small cookie sheet.
5. Once all the cheese is rolled into balls, place them in the fridge or freezer while heating the oil and making the tropical sauce.
6. Place the mango, papaya and pineapple juice in a food processor and blend.
7. Pour into a small dish and set aside.
8. Heat the oil on medium/high heat. Remove the cheese balls from the fridge/freezer and cook 2-3 at a time. Continually turning them. I found it was easier to lift the pan up and let them roll around. Cook a minute and roll around again.
9. Remove from the pan and serve with the tropical sauce.

Love Copycat Recipes? Take a look at these tasty Copycat Dips and Sauces. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at this tasty Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Pin to Pinterest.

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