Tess
Masters, aka The Blender Girl, takes you on another whirling adventure in the
world of smoothies. Yes, you probably know what a smoothie is, but The Blender
Girl shows you how to make healthy smoothies that taste great and also stretch
your imagination of what a smoothie really is. Did you know that smoothies can
be savory as well as sweet? Tess equates smoothies to soup. A smoothie is
basically a cold soup. Gazpacho is a cold soup, why not make it a smoothie?
100
recipes are labeled for different health goals or dietary preferences like:
- Alkaline
- Anti-inflammatory
- Detox
- Gluten-free
- High protein
- Low-carb
- Low-fat
- Nut-free
- Paleo
- Unsweetened
- Vegan
- Weight loss
- and more…
Melissa’s
culinary team prepared the smoothies below with the utmost expertise and care.
Rosemary Melonade is for
inflammation, detox, weight loss, and unsweetened. Melon provides hydration,
vitamin C, and lycopenes (anti-inflammatory). Rosemary not only adds a nice
flavor but provides antibacterial backup. The result is a refreshingly light
smoothie with just the right amount of natural sweetness from the melon.
Rating: 4/5
Green Mojito is for
inflammation, immunity, weight loss, detox, and unsweetened. The pineapple
provides bromelian to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus. Mint helps clear
respiratory congestion, soothes sore throats, and alleviates nausea. Lime provides
vitamin C for antibiotic power. Kale and pineapple provide anti-inflammatories
for arthritis. Ginger provides an immunity boost and aids in digestion. The
smoothie itself has wonderful aromatics from the pineapple, mint, and ginger.
It is refreshing with pineapple undertones to provide the right amount of
natural sweetness. Rating: 5/5
Pomegranate Slam It! (recipe
below) is for inflammation, immunity, detox, alkaline, and unsweetened.
Pomegranate helps to lower blood pressure, keep arteries supple, decrease
inflammation in blood vessels, and manage cholesterol. It also contains
phenolic antioxidants to help with oxidative stress. It has a balanced sweet
and tart flavor. The combination of fruits and vegetables make the smoothie
taste like biting into a fresh, sweet tomato. Rating: 5/5
Pomegranate Slam It!
Reprinted with permission from The Blender Girl
Smoothies, by Tess Masters, copyright © 2014, 2015, published by Ten Speed
Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Serves 2
- 1½ cups (360ml) unsweetened pomegranate juice
- 1 orange, peeled, seeded, and quartered
- ¼ cup (35g) chopped red bell pepper
- ⅛ cup (3g) loosely packed arugula
- ½ small avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup (160g) frozen strawberries
- 1 cup (125g) ice cubes
Optional boosters:
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate powder
- ½ cup (15g) loosely packed chard leaves
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Throw all of the ingredients
into your blender and blast on high for about 1 minute, until smooth and
creamy.
Nutritional facts (per
serving)
Calories 232 kcal | Fat 6 g |
Saturated fat 0 g | Sodium 23 mg | Carbs 45 g | Fiber 6 g | Sugars 37 g Protein
2 g | Calcium 79 mg | Iron 0 mg
Spicy Gazpacho Grab is for
inflammation, detox, weight loss, alkaline, and unsweetened. For men, the lutein
(from avocados) combined with lycopene (from tomatoes) provide prostate-cancer
prevention. This savory smoothie is surprisingly delicious! The savory soup
flavor has the perfect balance of flavors. Rating: 5/5
Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake is
protein rich, contains nuts, and energizing. Pomegranates provide antioxidants.
If you’re craving a guilty pleasure without feeling guilty afterwards, this is
the smoothie for you. It is really creamy with the bright sweetness of
raspberries. Rating: 5/5
Start your day off right with
your perfect blend!
For more information:
The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters
Available on Amazon.com and Target.com
The Blender Girl Smooth App
available for download on iTunes
On the search for an
ingredient that you can’t find in the store, check out Melissa’s Produce’s
website or call +1.800.588.0151.
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