Rich, creamy and full of protein and fiber to keep you full until lunch or between meals.
As a gal who grew up eating buckwheat pancakes and bulgur wheat pilaf, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to announce a Bob’s Red Mill giveaway! Whether you’re looking to eat more whole grains or simply want to eat more “real” food that isn’t full of artificial ingredients, Bob is your man.
These days, navigating the grocery store aisles can be intimidating. Rows and rows of brightly lit stores feature pretty boxes making big claims: all natural, gluten free, organic, whole grain, etc. You name it, products are claiming it.
The fact is, Bob’s Red Mill has been offering real, natural, whole grain products for decades. Bottom line:? If Bob’s name is on the package, you can feel good about serving it to your family!
Need a little inspiration? Here are a few of my favorite recipes using Bob’s products:
Lentils: Lentils & Bulgur Wheat with Caramelized Onions
Brown Rice: Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon and Corn
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Bulgur Wheat: Stuffed Peppers with Beef & Bulgur Wheat
Farro: Greek Style Farro Salad
In honor of today’s giveaway, I am sharing a delicious, creamy and satisfying smoothie full of protein, fiber and healthy omega 3 fatty acids thanks to Bob’s Red Mill flax seed meal. Busy morning? Place everything but the ice in the blender, refrigerate overnight then blend with ice in the morning.
Vanilla Spice Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 c frozen berries
- 1 c Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ginger root grated or ground
- 2 tbs flax seed meal such as Bob's Red Mill
- 1/2 tbs vanilla extract
- 4 c spinach
- 1/2 c water
- 2 handfuls of ice optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except ice in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. May need to add more water to get everything moving.
- Once mixture is combined, add ice and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Tip: Place all ingredients except ice in blender and refrigerate overnight. Add ice in the morning and puree.
Nutrition Information:
patricia van dyke
February 10, 2013 at 5:50 pmliz, I made this vanilla spice smoothie and it is very good, but I wondered how you ended up with the color you did, mine was green.
Liz DellaCroce
February 10, 2013 at 9:51 pmDid you add in all of the spices? My smoothies usually end up on the brown side due to the cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices I add. :) Let me know if that helps!
patricia van dyke
February 11, 2013 at 8:04 amyes, I used all the fruit and spices, yogurt, protein powder, I guess my spinach just overpowered everything, at least in color, but the flavor was incredible.
Liz DellaCroce
February 11, 2013 at 8:35 amI’m glad you enjoyed it!! :-)
Ttockwood
September 27, 2012 at 11:26 pmI stay healthy with a whole foods vegan diet and spin classes and pilates!
Teresa
September 26, 2012 at 5:10 pmI’m eating more grains and beans instead of red meat. I am a huge fan of quinoa and bulgar mixed and made into a stuffing for vegetables. Very healthy.
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September 22, 2012 at 10:28 pmMy best tip for a healthy lifestyle is to get sugar out of your life!
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September 22, 2012 at 9:18 pmI always try to have a plate full of color (natural).
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September 22, 2012 at 9:42 pmMe too! When my plate is brown I am not happy. :-)
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September 21, 2012 at 8:23 pmMy favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by pre-planning meals for the week. If I am hungry and not sure what I am going to make I can end up making unhealthy decisions.
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September 21, 2012 at 4:26 pmI stay healthy by running which in turn forces me to eat better in order to maintain strength and endurance.
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