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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying the NEW Essential 10 Super Greens Superfood from Designer Protein. Make sure you continue reading because I have both a recipe and a giveaway for you! So stick around!

Learn about Designer Protein’s Essential 10 Superfood Protein Powder and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a product of your choice!

Since I am still trying to transition to a vegan lifestyle (I need to make this my priority), I was excited to check out their plant base option.

So what’s the verdict?

Pros:

• It is green! According to Designer Protein, the protein powder is Certified USDA Organic, each 30-calorie serving provides 50% of your daily fiber and includes phytonutrients from greens naturally rich in antioxidants. Designed with spinach and kale, Super Greens is an excellent source of prebiotic fiber.
• Each serving of Super Greens contains the dietary fiber of 10 servings of vegetables, Vitamin C content of 2 servings of spinach, B6 content of 6 servings of kale, calcium of 7 servings of spinach, magnesium content of 1 serving of spinach, 25% of your daily Vitamin K value, 16 times the electrolyte sodium level found in bananas, and phytonutrients from 10 green sources. Super Greens is certified USDA Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, & Kosher.
• Energy! I felt very energized after having my green smoothies. I love starting my days with something green and love how that makes me feel!

Con:

The one thing I wasn’t crazy about was the taste. Well, let me explain. I enjoyed the taste when I use fruit juice, but I like my smoothies with water. The green taste was a bit over powering when using water, but if you use juice, you won’t have a problem.

Note: I did not try this powder with any types of milk, I only tried it with apple juice and water.

Would I recommend this product?

If you like blending your smoothies with juice, go for it! If not, you might have to play around with your fruit combination to get the taste right.I think it is a solid product like I said I did like the way it made me feel and I love the fact that it is vegan!

I would love to know your thoughts. Have you tried any Designer Protein products? Do you like them? Why or why not?

I love smoothies. I can’t imagine healthy eating without it. Smoothies are perfect for breakfast. Experts say starting your day with fruits and vegetables is the best way to start your day. But you do not have to limit yourself to breakfast.

I love to use it as a pick me upper instead of coffee because I avoid the afternoon crash. Plus, smoothies are fun, they are a great way to let your creative juices flow and jump start your recipes.

Today I am going to teach you how to put together the best green smoothie recipe ever. Next time you want to enjoy a green smoothie, use these simple steps to make it happen!

One of the questions I always get, is how do you put a smoothie recipe together? How do I know if I am doing it right? Well today I am going to teach you how to put together the best green smoothie recipe ever. Next time you want to enjoy a green smoothie, use these simple steps to make it happen!

First, you need a base. The base of your smoothie is the liquid you will use to blend it. For most of my green smoothies I like to use water. Water is not only great for you, it is also very affordable (for the most part) and it goes well with everything. I also love using homemade teas as a base. For this recipe, for example, I used homemade ginger tea.

You can make your tea in batches, by boiling ginger root with water for 45 minutes to an hour. You can also use coconut water, hemp milk, almond milk and freshly squeezed juice. Just remember to read all the ingredients on the labels to make sure you are staying as healthy as possible. If you are using juice be mindful of the sugar intake.

Let’s move on to the fruits and veggies. There are several ways you can go about this. Depending on the type of smoothie you are putting together, the mix of fruits and vegetables will vary. For this recipe we will focus on green smoothies. You can get your vegetable intake in raw form and or powder form.

I like to do a mixture of both, but for the most part I stick to powders. It is much easier and convenient for my lifestyle. My go to brand is Manitoba Harvest, check out my review on their delicious Hemp Protein Powder. This plant base protein powder is the perfect blend to provide me with nutrients in a delicious way.

If you like to stick to raw vegetables, I recommend you try superfoods like kale, spinach, aloe vera and mix it with rich seeds like chia seeds, flax seeds, irish moss, hemp seeds or maca and spirulina just to name a few. All these superfoods are rich in much needed nutrients. Ofcourse always check with your doctor before introducing new items to your diet.

So what about the fruits? This is where things get a little tricky specially if you have any allergies. Once you have your base, your superfoods in either powder or raw form, you need some fruits. Fruits not only provide additional nutrients, they are also a source of healthy natural sugars. Green smoothies blend well with apples, pears, bananas, mangos, pineapples, strawberries and avocado which is great for texture.

Notes:

• You can use frozen fruits. I buy them fresh and freeze them for later or I get them frozen. Make sure you read the labels to make sure there is no added sugar.
• If you are not using frozen fruits and would like some texture, add ice. Start with 1/2 a cup and add more until you reach your desired texture.
• You top your smoothies with things like shredded coconut, hempseeds or other seeds or nuts of your liking.

I hope you enjoyed this post and this recipe! I look forward to learning about your own recipes on social media! Do not forget to follow us and tag us #iamhealthyfit!

This mushroom vegan recipe is very easy to make. It is perfect for meal prep and there is a lot of room to be creative. Let’s start marinating!

Seriously, why is this mushrooms marinate so freaking good? Just when I was ready to give up on them for life, I randomly put this recipe together and fell in love. I loved it so much I made it again for my vegan lasagna recipe coming soon (you won’t want to miss that). Anyways, let’s get to this goodness!

For this recipe we will use 3 portabella mushrooms, a cloth, a container, herbs and spices, a mixing bowl and a hand mixer. I forgot to include a brush in the photo, but you will need that too!

Before we can cut our mushrooms into slices, we will clean it using the cloth. Lightly damp your cloth with water and use it to remove the dirt from your mushrooms. You can also use a mixture of 2 parts water and 1 apple cider vinegar, learn more about the benefits of apple cider vinegar!

This marinate is very easy to make. Not only will it have you licking your plate, it is perfect for meal prep. I love this recipe because there is a lot of room to be creative. I am happy to share what I did, but I encourage you to try your own mix and let me know how it goes! Let’s start marinating!

The Recipe

I love plantains. If you are new to the blog and love plantains, check out this plantain chips recipe, which will also have your mouth watering. Besides their delicious flavor, I love plantains because of their versatility as a stand alone dish and their ability to add just the right touch to any meal.

Looking for a healthy alternative to fries? Look no further. These baked plantain fries will give you all the flavor without the fat. Perfect healthy meal prepping recipe.

One day I was making baked fries and thought to myself “I wonder if I could do this with plantains?” Spoiler alert, I did and it came out amazing!

For this recipe you will need yellow plantains, oil (I use avocado because it can stand high temperatures without compromising its nutrients), and seasonings (I make my own blend using sea-salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder and thyme).

Start by setting your oven to 350 degrees. Next, peal your plantains. The easiest way to do this is by using the tip of your knife to cut through the skin horizontally and use your fingers to remove the rest of the skin. Yellow plantains are much easier to peel than green plantains, which are not ripe.

Once you remove the skin, remove 1/2 an inch from each end. To cut the fries, simply cut the plantain into vertical halves and slice those halves into long thin strips.

Once you cut your plantains into fries, place them on a baking sheet using parchment paper. You can also use foil paper but I find that parchment paper is non-stick. Using a small bowl mix all your ingredients and use a brush to apply the blend to your fries. Then put them in the oven!

You can enjoy them as is, or you can add them to any meal!

Who doesn’t love ice-cream? It is the perfect treat for a hot summer day! When I began transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, I had a tough time giving up dairy because I love ice-cream. Haagen Dazs’ Dulce de Leche will forever have a very special place in my heart.

Who says vegan is boring? Enjoy this easy and amazing banana ice-cream recipe. It is delicious and full of nutrients like iron, fiber and vitamin B1!

But change is good and health is wealth, so after a little trial and error I’ve created a ice-cream recipe that I love and it is vegan!

For this recipe you will need at least 4 frozen bananas.

You will also need 1/4 of a cup of your favorite base. I prefer coconut milk, but you can use almond, hemp milk or any other dairy free option you prefer.

You will also need 1 tbsp of flaxseeds. Flaxseed a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, also known as ALA or omega-3. They are pretty awesome!

While not required you can also add raw cacao powder which is a source of antioxidants and iron!