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It’s my birthday and I’ll have cake if I want to…Well, a birthday cake shake that is!

• 1 small frozen banana
• 3oz fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp melted coconut butter
• 6oz unsweetened vanilla Almond milk
• 1 tablespoon sprinkles
• 1 teaspoon sprinkles (set aside)
• Whipped cream (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients, excluding sprinkles, and blend until smooth.
2. Add the 1 tablespoon of sprinkles to the blender and pulse blend for 15 seconds.
3. Top with whipped cream and remaining sprinkles.

* Tip: Peel the banana before freezing….it is NOT FUN to peel frozen bananas!

Break up the monotony of winter with this minty melon shake!

Ingredients:

-1/3 cup of honeydew melon
-1/3 cup watermelon
-1 scoop vanilla LiveRite protein powder
-6 oz skim milk
-4 ice cubes
-a few leaves of fresh mint (optional)

Directions:

1. Start by cubing your melon to make it easier to blend.
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
3. Serve immediately & enjoy!

Whether you love Valentine’s Day or want to shoot Cupid with an arrow of your own, this Red Velvet shake will give you the energy to make the most out of today; whatever your motivation.

Ingredients:

• 6oz. Skim milk
• 10 drops red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
• 1 scoop Chocolate Liverite protein powder
• 1/8 cup red velvet cake mix

Now let’s get started:

1. Mix together the skim milk and the food coloring until
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
3. Pour into your favorite glass for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat!

*Feel free to double the recipe & make a shake for a loved one or friend*

You’re going to need:

• 1 banana for every 2 ghosts you want to make (or 1 baby banana per ghost)
• 1 box raisins
• 1 chopstick or skewer for each ghost

1. Peel each banana.
2. Cut each one in half width wise. If you are using baby bananas, cut off just enough to give the banana a flat bottom.
3. Using your chopstick, hollow out eyes and a mouth  on each banana.
4. Place a raisin in each hole you have created ( creating the eyes and mouth).
5. Place each banana 75% of the way onto a chopstick or skewer.
6. Serve as individual treats, or mix them in with a fruit salad or even oatmeal (pictured).

Have a great Halloween!

Sounds spooky, but it’s oh-so-sweet; try out this tasty Halloween treat!

• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1/2 a banana
• 6 oz skim milk
• melted dark chocolate (to paint your spooky ghost onto the glass)

1. Melt dark chocolate in microwave until liquid (no more than 30 seconds).
2. With a small paintbrush (or unused makeup brush) create your “ghost face” on the inside of the glass.
3. Blend the remaining ingredients until smooth.
4. Pour your banana shake into your ghost glass and viola! A Boo-nana shake!

In honor of all those affected in any way by breast cancer, we will be walking with Making Strides this weekend to help find a cure.

Kick off your walk with this Pink Power Protein shake.

Rich in anti-oxidents, this pretty shake will give you both the energy & the drive to help us make a difference.

See you at the walk!

Here’s what you need for 1 Pink Power Protein shake:

• 1/3 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/3 cup raspberries
• 1/3 cup chopped apple
• 1 scoop Vanilla Liverite Protein Powder
• 6 oz skim milk

Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.  Pour into a glass & enjoy.  Feel free to add a pink straw!

Brisk weather calls for warm drinks and apple cider is a fall favorite. Instead of using a boring mug, use an apple for an edible cup!

What you’ll need:

• 20 apples (I always use a variety including Macintosh *my favorite* and Granny Smith for a great flavor)
• 2 cider spice packets (or)
  • 4 cinnamon sticks (or 4 tablespoons cinnamon of you don’t have sticks)
  • 4 tablespoons allspice

Now let’s get started:

How do you make pesto less fattening and more natural? You do it paleo style!

If you haven’t heard of this latest craze, it focuses on avoiding processed and cultivated foods; in short, if it can’t be hunted or gathered it’s not paleo.

This pesto trades in the traditional olive oil for its paleo counterpart the avocado, and nixes the parmesan cheese (you won’t even miss it).

Try it out for a healthier and heartier pesto tonight.

Here’s what you’re going to need:

• 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup Avocado puree
• 1/3 cup raw pine nuts (Macadamia nuts and walnuts can be used as a cheaper alternative)
• 3 garlic cloves

 Let’s get started:

1. Start by removing the avocado from its skin, and disposing of the pit.

2. Chop basil and garlic.

3. Combine all ingredients in a food processor (I used a Magic Bullet) and pulse until smooth.

4. Serve immediately over tomatos & crustini (pictured) as a great appetizer, whole wheat pasta or use as a salad dressing.

There’s just something about fall that makes me feel “nutty” (I set myself up for that one!) Embrace autumn with this cinnamon spiked almond shake.

Gather Up:

• 1 scoop Vanilla Live Rite protein powder
• 1/3 cup almond meal (you can make your own by blending raw almonds in a food processor
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6-8oz almond milk (you can substitute skim milk)

Let’s get blending:

1. If you’re making your own almond meal, use 1/2 cup of raw almonds, and pulse in food processor. The moisture from the almonds may make the almond meal sticky, bit that’s okay.

2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.

3. Serve with an extra dash of cinnamon on top.

Every once in a while, you need a little comfort food, whether it was a long week at work, or your child had a rough day at school.  For many, childhood favorites help bring a sense of calm, so try these faux fast-food favorites, with a healthy home-made twist.  I always start with the Veggie Fries (since they take longer) so that the meal will be ready all at once.