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    Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie

    October 16, 2015 By Meagan Fikes 1 Comment

    Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie | This 5-minute smoothie incorporates one of my favorite fall flavors and includes a scoop of vanilla paleo protein. Sub your favorite whey or plant protein for vegetarian and vegan options. Instructions for both a Blendtec or everyday blender are included. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie | This 5-minute smoothie incorporates one of my favorite fall flavors and includes a scoop of vanilla paleo protein. Sub your favorite whey or plant protein for vegetarian and vegan options. Instructions for both a Blendtec or everyday blender are included. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Sometimes I procrastinate.  I love my Blendtec but after the jar broke, I waited months to deal with the warranty.  Well, not really.  I immediately tried to do it online but the online form wasn't working and I realized I would have to call them.  During business hours.  Which also just so happens to be the time I'm at work.  During business hours. (Surprising, right?)  That's when the procrastination set in.  Once I finally got it taken care of, it had been so long that I had practically forgotten the Blendtec was right there on my counter.  I used to use it at least once a week, mostly for baking, but I have barely used it at all since I got it back.  That changed after making this recipe.  I made it twice for the two versions (one in a regular blender), then I kept making it since I had leftover ingredients.  Using the Blendtec this often again has sparked my creativity.  I really want to keep creating more recipes that use it.  Especially pancakes.  Pancakes are so easy in the Blendtec!

    I'm really wondering what on earth I'm going to do with those pinecones and purple acorns in these pictures.  I got them specifically for fall recipes but what do I do once I'm done with them?  I'm not really crafty and I don't decorate for fall.  Maybe they could be used to decorate a picture frame?  I need to get on Pinterest more.  Pinterest would know what to do.

    Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie | This smoothie incorporates one of my favorite fall flavors and includes a scoop of vanilla paleo protein. Sub your favorite whey or plant protein for vegetarian and vegan options. Instructions for both a Blendtec or everyday blender are included. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Do those of you who drink kombucha check the expiration date?  I see them a couple days expired all the time so I always check the expiration.  Except for when there's not one printed on the bottle.  Then I just figure, "Well... do they ever really expire or do they just get a little flat?  Should be safe to drink!" ***Note: I also used to eat pizza for breakfast that had set out on the counter since dinner the night before.  Don't ever take my advice on food safety.***  Well I was about ⅓ of my way into a pretty flat bottle when I noticed a super tiny best by date printed at the bottom in invisible ink.  Transparent white ink.  I'm not kidding.  It read "5/15/2015".  That's 5 months ago!  I know it's just a best by date but that can't be safe.  But I lived to tell about it!

    That had nothing to do with this recipe but this blog is my outlet for anything and everything food related so I had to squeeze it in somewhere!

    Hey, did you see my Fall Recipe Roundup post a few weeks ago?  If you need fall recipes, look there because I keep adding to it!

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    A pink drink with red flecks throughout in a glass jar with a striped paper straw inserted.

    Cranberry Orange Protein Smoothie

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    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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    Ingredients

    • 4 oz full fat coconut milk
    • ⅛ tsp ground ginger
    • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1 scoop (27g) Vanilla PurePaleo Protein, or vanilla protein powder of your choice
    • ½ C cranberries
    • ½ peeled orange, segmented with any seeds removed (Blendtec) or 2 oz orange juice (everyday blender)
    • 5 ice cubes

    Instructions

    Instructions for a Blendtec:

    1. Add all the ingredients to the Blendtec in the order listed in the ingredient section, above. Either the orange or the orange juice will work.
    2. Select the smoothie cycle.
    3. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with extra nutmeg and/or orange zest, if desired.

    Instructions for an everyday blender:

    1. Add all the ingredients to the blender in the order listed in the ingredients section, above. Be sure to use orange juice instead of the half orange.
    2. Blend until smooth.
    3. Add ice and blend again.
    4. Pour into a serving glass and garnish with extra nutmeg and/or orange zest, if desired.

    Notes

    Don't forget your fancy straw :)

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    1. Raechel

      February 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      This is seriously the most amazing smoothie. I love orange and cranberry as a combination. Cranberries are out of season now so I used 1/4 cup of cranberry concentrate and it came out perfectly. Definitely going to throw this into my regular breakfast rotation. The fat from the coconut milk and the protein from the powder help keeps you full for hours!

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    I started out with a passion for creating unique recipes and decorating cakes. In June of 2012, I discovered I was not only severely gluten intolerant but also, many of the foods I was eating I simply couldn't include in my diet anymore. Fortunately, my love for trying new recipes, ingredients, and cooking methods made re-learning how to cook seem more like a fun challenge than an unfortunate circumstance. I'm so happy to say that my dietary restrictions haven't stopped me from doing what I love. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do.

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CARAMEL STUFFED CRISPY RICE TREATS
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INGREDIENTS
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• ¼ C dairy free butter, divided
• 4 C mini marshmallows (regular and vegan both work), divided
• 6 C gluten free rice cereal *see notes*
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, divided
• 10-11 oz dairy free chewy caramels
• 11.25 oz can sweetened condensed coconut milk
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DIRECTIONS
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1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the dairy free butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until they are melted with no lumps.
2. Remove from heat and stir in ½ tsp of vanilla then gently fold in 3 cups of cereal until it is well-combined with the marshmallows.
3. Using wet hands, press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 7x11 inch casserole dish and set aside.
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NOTES
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• Potential allergens contained in this recipe may vary due to brands of ingredients used, product reformulations, etc. Please verify that all your ingredients are safe for you to consume and always be mindful of allergen cross contamination while cooking.
• Double check that the cereal you use is gluten free. At least one brand carries 2 different versions of rice cereal and only one is GF.
• Don't make both cereal layers in one large batch then divide it up. The top layer will cool and firm up before you can layer it on which will make the caramel seep out when you press it down.
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