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Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

Breakfast & Brunch, Drinks & Smoothies, Egg Free, Gluten Free, MAIN DISHES, PREP, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian

June 1, 2015 by Chef Julie RD

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This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl is berry good! With protein and tons of juicy berries, you’ll feel energized all morning.

Disclosure: This is my recipes for Welch’s Recipe Contest. I am eligible to win prizes. I was not compensated for my time.

It’s hot and humid here in New Jersey. I am not complaining. After this long winter, I’ll take any warm weather, humidity and all.

I just started officially training this week for a 10k coming up this summer. My last race was April of last year, so I need to get back into my training groove. I’ve been running, but not really structured from week to week. With this added humidity, I’ve had some pretty sweaty runs and craving anything refreshing after, while getting in some post run fuel.

I’ve been loving smoothies, but I end up drinking them so fast without even really getting to enjoy them. This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl, is thicker that is better to eat with a spoon rather than through a straw. It will help slow you down and enjoy all the wonderful flavors, plus, you get to put on whatever fun toppings you like!

This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl has a little extra twist by adding 100% Welch’s grape juice. While adding a boost of fruity flavor, it also brings along many health benefits.

Start your morning off right with a Very Berry Smoothie Bowl @welchs @welchsRD

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Welch’s and their team of Nutrition Experts can help explain why concord grapes, just like in Welch’s 100% grape juice can help with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Colorful fruits and vegetables offer essential vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant nutrients, like polyphenols. And, while it’s certainly important to eat a rainbow of produce, it’s worth paying attention to the purples and blues.

Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
Yield: 1
Category: Breakfast

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Description

This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl is pure berry good! With protein and tons of juicy berries, you’ll feel energized all morning.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup raspberries
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Welch’s 100% grape juice
1 tbsp chia seeds
(optional) ice
Toppings: additional banana slices, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds or coconut, sliced almonds, etc.

Instructions

In a blender, combine the raspberries, blueberries, banana, vanilla Greek yogurt, 100% grape juice, chia seeds, and ice (if using). Purée until smooth, about 1 minute.
The smoothie should be thick, so if needed, add more ice until desired consistency is reached. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.

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Protein Smoothie (without protein powder)

Breakfast & Brunch, Drinks & Smoothies, Recipes

April 20, 2015 by Chef Julie RD

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Start of your morning satisfied with a wholesome smoothie. Boost your smoothie with protein by using whole food ingredients.

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I’m craving smoothies in the morning. I love how quick and easy they can be. One quick tip that I have made a habit, is that the night before, I put all my ingredients in the blender. So all I have to do in the morning is give it a whirl and my smoothie is ready to go! Another prep trick is to make little baggies of all your smoothie ingredients and pop them in the freezer. Then in the morning, all you have to do is add your base (yogurt, milk, water). Smoothie in seconds!

Try this protein packed smoothie, without using protein powder – see how!

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I love my smoothies, but the key is finding the right combo of ingredients. Smoothies will fill you up because of their volume, but I like to make sure there is enough protein and fiber to really fill me up. I don’t want to feel hungry an hour after drinking it. I do use protein powders from time to time, but I don’t like to rely on them because 1) real food first 2) it can get expensive.

The protein star of this smoothie is Siggi’s Mixed Berries & Acai yogurt, packing in 14 grams of protein in 1 serving! Additional protein is coming from the powdered peanut butter (5 grams), chia seeds (3 grams), and a little more from the rest of the ingredients. Total this smoothie has 24 grams of protein, plus 12 grams of fiber!

After drinking this delicious recipe (ps tastes like a pb&j), I was full an satisfied! Of course, you can vary the flavor combos and sneak in some veggies, but always make sure to boost it up with some protein and fiber!

Protein Smoothie (without protein powder)

Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
Yield: 1

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Ingredients

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1 small banana
1 container Siggis Acai & Mixed Berry yogurt
2 tbsp powdered peanut butter
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground flax seed
1/2 cup strawberries
water, if needed

Instructions

In a blender, combine all ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Add water to thin to desired consistency.

Notes

* Can substitute with regular peanut butter. Note that nutrition facts will change.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 339
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 54
Fiber: 12
Protein: 24

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*Note: Nutrition facts based on My Fitness Pal.

Gluten Free Vegetable Quiche

Breakfast & Brunch

March 22, 2015 by Chef Julie RD

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Use leftover vegetables to create a beautiful gluten free quiche, using a non-traditional pie crust recipe for a buttery and flaky crust.

It’s that time of the month again.. Recipe ReDux time!

This month, Recipe ReDux-ers were challenged to “cook once, eat twice”.

Two for One

We’re all about cooking once and eating twice. In short, double dinners are better. Show us how you take a favorite recipe already on your blog – and ReDux the leftovers into a new dish. Or, whip up a new healthy recipe and give suggestions on how to make it a second meal. For example, slow cooker pot roast could become shredded beef tacos; or grilled chicken breasts might morph into chicken salad.

I am a huge fan of leftovers and using them to create a new dish. This recipe theme came at the right time, because I had some leftover vegetables in my fridge.

Dinner at my house you will most likely see vegetables on my plate. I always like to make a big batch and use the leftovers as part as my lunch for the next day. In my fridge, I had some leftover steamed broccoli and sautéed peppers & onions from this past week’s dinners.

Make a #GlutenFree Vegetable Quiche for your next brunch! #reciperedux

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During the week, I tend to rely on my overnight oats or smoothies on-the-go, but on the weekend I take more time in the morning to prepare more of a brunch-style breakfast.

Of course, you can create this quiche with your favorite vegetable and cheese combination.

The Best Overnight Oats

Breakfast & Brunch, Dietary, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Make ahead, PREP, Recipes, Vegetarian

February 17, 2015 by Chef Julie RD

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Not have enough time to make a wholesome breakfast every morning? Enjoy this overnight oats recipe that you can make the night before to help power you through your busy morning.

Oatmeal is one of those “stick-to-your-guns” kind of breakfast that I know will fuel me through the morning. Problem is, I don’t always have the time in the morning. I will savor that extra 10 minutes of sleep knowing I have breakfast ready to go waiting for me. I’ll even sacrifice doing my hair in the morning for extra sleep. Top buns for the win.

The best overnight oats – a simple and healthy breakfast you can prepare the night before #mealprep

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Half the time I am so rushed in the morning, I drink my coffee on the way to work and then eat my breakfast as I am returning emails and getting organized for my day.
Skip those instant oatmeal packets. They are typically loaded with added sugar and even salt! This recipe is packed with ingredients you can feel good about. Filled with fiber & protein, it will keep you full all morning. Overnight, the oats absorb all the liquid and it becomes a thick cake batter consistency.
You could always heat the oats up, but I enjoy them cold. Of course this recipe can be easily adapted with your favorite fix-ins. I always like adding a little extra fruit on top. And if I am feeling a little indulgent, I’ll stir in a little unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate peanut butter flavor!