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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

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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

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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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We are loving this winter recipe! Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna isn’t only easy on the eyes with all of the rich colors, it’s low carb and delicious! You can use two different kinds of meat to create a healthy meal that is packed with protein and veggie goodness and will be gobbled up by the pickiest eaters. It’s even perfect to make a double or triple batch and package the leftovers to reheat for lunch. We know your family will love this as much as our does!

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Yields: 4 generous servings
Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (or Turkey Sausage)
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
2. While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
3. Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
4. Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
5. Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

*If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Notes: This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):

Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

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• 5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
2. While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
3. Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
4. Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
5. Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
7. *If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

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Notes

This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):
Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

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Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls & Bites

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Another apple recipe for you! This time, let’s make it a healthy one for the adults and kids! Everyone in your family will go nuts over Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls! They’re so easy to make and with only 4 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your cupboard, they’re super easy on the pocketbook too. Apple Cinnamon Energy bites aren’t only good for you but, they taste like an apple pie! Perfect when you’re craving something sweet without all of the guilt.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pitted dates
• 1 cup dried apples (not freeze dried, these are the chewy ones)
• ½ cup oats
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.’
2. Using about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into balls.

Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 10-12 1x

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Ingredients

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• ½ cup pitted dates
• 1 cup dried apples (not freeze dried, these are the chewy ones)
• ½ cup oats
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.’
2. Using about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into balls.

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