Author Archives: Ilise "Baker Babe" Reilly

Before heading to our Valentine’s Open House today, blend up a batch of our Pink Party shake for you and your friends. This sweet & tangy shake will tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1/2 cup fat free Greek Yogurt (vanilla or lemon)
• 4oz cup carrot juice
• 2oz water
• pulp from 1/2 a Meyer lemon (they are much sweeter than regular lemons)

Instructions:

1. Scoop pulp from 1/2 a Meyer lemon.
2. Combine with remaining ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
3. Enjoy!

You know they’re good on bagels, but did you know that they’re good for you too? Packed with Vitamin-E, B-Vitamins and antioxidants, this super seed is an anti-inflammatory and can help to lower cholesterol & blood pressure.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground sesame seeds
• 1/2 a banana
• 1 scoop vanilla Liverite protein powder
• 6 oz almond milk

Directions

1. Start by grinding your sesame seeds.  I used a mortar and pestle, but you can get by with a food processor.
2. Combine all ingredients on a blender and pulse until smooth. Enjoy!

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Try something new this year…and start with this Cherimoya shake!

Here’s what you’re going to need:

• 1 Cherimoya, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

After peeling, seeding and chopping the Cherimoya, blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy!

New Year… New Foods!

This year, resolve to eat differently, not just healthier.  Molecular gastronomy is the art and science of selecting, preparing, serving and enjoying food.  It changes the form of the food item without incorporating fattening extras, and adds a whimsical element to any dish.

The following 2 recipes are a twist on a Mozzarella Caprese salad.

Part 1: Here’s what you’re going to need:

• 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1g  Agar Agar
• 2 cups olive oil (for cold oil bath)
• a tall glass
• syringe or eye dropper
• spotted spoon

New Year, New Foods! This year, amp up your protein shake with Gogi Berries! Packed with antioxidants and other nutrients, this shake will take your workouts to the next level!

You’ll need:

• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 6 oz almond/skim milk
• 1/3 cup minced Gogi berries
• 4 ice cubes

Just blend and enjoy!

We’ve got  more great Live Rite shake recipes!

So many people are making DIY gifts that we thought, what about DIY  fruit snacks? These are perfect for a holiday party or just getting your daily servings of fruits. Enjoy!

1. Slice strawberries and bananas into rounds, with a few strawberries cut into large triangles.

2. Arrange in an arc to form a candy cane, or follow the following steps to now a snowman:

• Using two toothpicks or a chopstick, stack 3 banana slices to form a snowman body.
• Add a triangular slice of strawberry to the top of each snowman.
• Add a small ball of banana or a mini marshmellow to the tip of the strawberry to complete the hat.
• Use raisens or sprinkles to make the “coal” eyes and buttons, and the “carrot” nose.

3. Enjoy your festive fruit creations!

Now you can dig into your favorite pasta dish without the empty calories.

All you need is 2 zucchinis per person, a sauce of your choice, and a lean protein, I’m using turkey meatballs.

1. Wash each zucchini and peel with julienne peeler until you get down to the seeds; you only want the outer layers.

2. Microwave for thirty seconds to warm the zucchini ‘noodles’ and add the sauce and protein.

3. Enjoy!

Check out more healthy recipes from our resident foodie Ilise Reilly.

Feeling a bit nostalgic for the warmer months I came up with the Forever Summer citrus shake.

Just one sip of this tangy treat will transport you to the beach paradise of your choosing (at least until you’re done with it)!

• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite Protein powder
• 1/2 fresh Orange
• 1/3 cup crushed pineapple
• 4 strawberries
• 6oz skim milk
• 6 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

Looking for more recipes we have a ton of Live Rite protein shake recipes for you!

Kick off the Holiday Season with this healthy peppermint treat!

Ingredients

• 1 scoop of vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 3 drops of peppermint extract
• 6 oz skim milk
• 1/2 a crushed candy cane
Garnish with an extra chopped candy canes for a delightful treat!

Blend and enjoy!

With the frigid temperatures, it’s easy to get swept up in the holiday spirit.  Union Square member, Emily G., came in to the gym positively glowing after a stop at the nearby Holiday Market, and together we came up with the perfect holiday tribute: a chocolate peppermint shake. Kick start your holidays with this delicious “holiday in a glass”.

Here’s what you’ll need for a single serving.  Feel free to double it up to help your friends and family get into the holiday spirit.

• 1 scoop Chocolate Liverite protein powder
• 3-4 drops of peppermint extract
• 6oz unsweetened chocolate almond milk (you can substitute skim milk)
• 1/2 a crushed candy cane for garnish

1. Combine all ingredients (except the candy cane) in a blender, and pulse until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass (or 2 if you’re sharing) and top with a dusting of candy cane pieces.

3. Enjoy!

*Heat your milk before blending for a toasty treat that will keep you warm while you walk through your neighborhood looking at all the holiday lights*