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:
patricia van dyke
liz, 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
Did 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
yes, 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
I’m glad you enjoyed it!! :-)
Ttockwood
I stay healthy with a whole foods vegan diet and spin classes and pilates!
Teresa
I’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.
Claire
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Taline Rosendall
I exercise, try to eat clean and make as many of the lemonbowls recipe as I can:)
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i eat a healthy vegan diet and be sure to keep lots of fresh fruits and veggies around!
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My best tip for a healthy lifestyle is to get sugar out of your life!
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Andrea
I always try to have a plate full of color (natural).
Beets, kale, cherries, etc.
The Lemon Bowl
Me too! When my plate is brown I am not happy. :-)
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My 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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I stay healthy by running which in turn forces me to eat better in order to maintain strength and endurance.
Christina
Aaaand I like Bob’s Red Mill too (Christina Bauer)
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Christina
Zumba is my favorite way to stay healthy!! Along with TONS of veggies :)
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I tried to use whole grains as often as possible and run on a regular basis.
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p.s. Your smoothie recipe sounds yummy! I am a HUGE fan of smoothies!
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Amy J
I’ve been eating gluten free for nearly 12 weeks now, and it has really helped our whole family to eat more healthy :-) Mostly fruits, veggies, lean meats, etc. and very little convenience foods.
carrian
We love to maintain a healthy lifestyle by making healthy substitutions and getting active every day
The Lemon Bowl
Wow thank you so much!!
Cynthia
I love eating local now. I not only save on the cost for food but, I get all the nutrients from local produce.
Barbara F.
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Michelle
I maintain a gluten free lifestyle and I love Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free products! I also trust Bob’s when making yummy Barked Goods for the dogs. Not only do I promote a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family I promote a healthy lifestyle for dogs!
Barbara F.
I stick to mostly fish and chicken as my protein source, egg whites in the a.m. are my fave breakfast, and eat healthy whole grains, no white bread! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. xo
Gidget
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We try to eat as many plant based foods as possible.
some days we fail miserably ….. most days we don’t do to bad!
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My favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by working out and nourishing my body with good foods.
Meg S
Lately, every time I’m craving a soda, I make myself drink a glass of water first. Most times, I don’t want the soda anymore!
The Lemon Bowl
GREAT tip!! I gave up diet soda in 2009 and am addicted to sparkling water like LaCroix or club soda. Now soda tastes too sweet or chemically!
Julie
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I love Bob Red Mill’s oats to make granola for breakfast!
The Lemon Bowl
Yum – sounds delish!!
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My favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by eating smaller meals and relying on raw fruits and vegetables for my snacks.
Erin B
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always looking for new smoothie recipes and drink these for breakfast that help maintain and slowly lose weight for me.
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I’m always trying to find ways to make recipes healthier, trying to get more creative with ingredients. And also keeping stuff out of the house helps. Of course, I have to have some chocolate stashed, so I stick with the small squares of very dark chocolate. And a glass of red wine a day! :)
The Lemon Bowl
I always have dark chocolate stashed too. :-)
Erin B
I also make a lot of ethnic foods with loads of flavor and lots of veggies with a smaller amount of lean meat. And limit the starches.
Christy Milford (@SweetSavoring)
Yes, I just love giveaways :) I’ve followed you on Pinterest and Twitter, and I like you and Bob’s Red Mill on Facebook.
My favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle: several! For the last fifteen years, I haven’t eaten any red meat- I’ve since gone full vegetarian and drink mostly water with lemon. Getting up first thing in the morning for a walk/jog really helps start the day off right, as well :)
The Lemon Bowl
Thanks so much Christy! Just a heads up: you need to leave a separate comment for each action (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) for additional entries to count! Thanks again!!
Amy Klobucher
:)
Sarah C
Did it, did it all. RSS Feed, all the Pinterest following and Facebook liking. The only thing I didn’t do (yet!) is tweet about it because I don’t know how LOL. I’ll see if I can get Hubby to explain it to me!
My favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is to eat wheat-free. Been wheat free 9 days now and already feeling amazing benefits. Can’t wait to see what continues to happen as I continue on the wheat-free path. Hope I win!!
The Lemon Bowl
Thanks for entering Sarah! Just a heads up, in order to be entered more than once, you need to leave a separate comment for each action (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) Thanks again!!
Miyon
One of my favorite ways is by joining a CSA. We get to try fresh produce that I might not buy at the market. Anything that is leftover towards the end of the week can usually be thrown in a juicer or smoothie. Great giveaway!!
The Lemon Bowl
Great tip about the juicer/smoothie for end of week!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
I try to use whole grains in as much of my baking as possible and, for certain recipes, use healtheir substitutions (ie using greek yogurt, coconut oil, etc.)!
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And…follow you on Pinterest!
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Rachel Cooks
Great review, recipe and giveaway! My favorite way to maintain a healthy lifestyle is to keep the junk out of the house. I have no will power!
The Lemon Bowl
Oooo – good tip!!!! Thanks for your entries!! xo