GF Focaccia Bread

Blend 2 cups golden flax seed using MULTI-USE setting.

Measure 2 cups of golden flaxmeal (that you just made) into a bowl. Add:

• 1 Tbs. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 packet stevia

Set aside. 

Add to blender jar:

• 2 Tbs. light olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup water

Blend on MULTI-USE setting for 15 seconds. Add to bowl with dry ingredients and mix well. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. 

Lightly grease a large baking stone OR place parchment paper on large cookie sheet (9x15 works best) and lightly grease paper.

Spread dough thinly to edges of baking sheet with water-moistened fingers. 

Sprinkle with kosher salt and rosemary.

Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. 

Cut into 10-12 pieces. 

DF/SF Eggnog

Diary free and sugar free eggnog?? Actually, yes it's very yummy!

Add to Blendtec blender:

1 12oz can coconut milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 packets stevia
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (fresh if possible, grated with a microplane)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

 Blend on speed 5 for full cycle. Chill before serving.

Mocha Javanana

Add to Blendtec Blender:

1  ½ frozen banana

1/2  cup chilled coffee

1/2 cup milk
1 Tbs. cocoa
6 ice cubes
1 doonk stevia (or 2 packets)

Blend on SMOOTHIE setting.

Peach Julius Smoothie

1/2 cup milk of your choice
1 peach, sliced & frozen (approx. 8 slices)
3/4 cup greek yogurt OR 1 frozen banana*
1 Tbs. flaxmeal
1 Tbs. whey protein powder

Add to Blendtec Blender and blend on SMOOTHIE setting.

*If using banana, add 1/4 cup milk.

Avocado Mayonnaise

1 avocado
juice of 1/2 of lemon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup light olive oil

Add all but the olive oil to the Blendtec Blender and run one cycle on SAUCES setting. Then start cycle again and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

Store in refrigerator.

Eggless Mayonnaise

3/4 cup water

1.5 Tbs. sugar

1.5 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground mustard

1/8 tsp. paprika

2 Tbs. vinegar

2 Tbs. lemon juice

1 cup powdered milk

Add all to Blendtec Blender and run one cycle on the SAUCES setting. Then start cycle again and slowly drizzle in:

1 cup canola oil

Store in refrigerator.

Zesty Italian Dressing

1 cup vinegar

1 1/3 cup olive oil

2 Tbs. water

1 Tbs: oregano & salt

1/2 Tbs: garlic salt, onion powder, & sugar

1/2 tsp: pepper, basil & parsley

1/4 tsp: thyme & celery salt

Add to blender jar and press SAUCES button. Run one complete cycle.

Refrigerate for up to 90 days. 

Flax Milk

1/4 cup raw golden flax seeds
6 cups filtered water
5 pitted dates
2 tsp. vanilla

1. Add flax seeds and water to blender jar and blend on SPEED 10 for one complete cycle.
2. Pull a clean leg of pantyhose over the top of the blender jar & slowly pour strained flax milk into a large bowl.
3. Gently squeeze out all the liquid. Repeat with other leg of pantyhose.
4. Return milk to blender jar and add dates and vanilla. Blend on SPEED 10. Run the cycle twice.
5. Pour finished flax milk through a strainer into a jar and refrigerate.


Adapted from Healthful Pursuit.

Coconut Milk

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
4 cups filtered water

Place coconut and water in blender jar and allow to sit for an hour or two. Blend on speed 10. Allow to run full cycle three times.
Refrigerate.

Green Smoothie

Don't let the color fool you! It may be green, but it tastes like a strawberry banana smoothie. Delicious!

1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1-2 leaves of kale (spine removed)
1 Tbs. coconut oil
1 Tbs. flax meal
1 frozen banana
5-6 strawberries, fresh or frozen

Add to blender jar and press SMOOTHIE button. Run cycle once or twice.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs. dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground pepper

Add to blender jar and press SAUCES button. Allow to run one cycle. Refrigerate.

Ruby French Dressing

1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 Tbs. onion (about 1/4 of a medium onion)
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. of the following:

• dry mustard
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper

Add to blender jar and press SAUCES button. Allow to run one cycle. Refrigerate.

Taken from All Recipes.

Creamy Italian Dressing

Add to blender jar:

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. raw honey
1/2 tsp. oregano

Blend on SAUCES setting. Allow to run one full cycle.

Ranch Dressing version: (haven't tried this yet)

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp: parsley, dried chives, garlic powder
1/2 tsp: dill and onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Red Raspberry Vinaigrette

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 (10 oz.) jar raspberry jam

Combine in blender jar and press SAUCES button. Allow to run one cycle. Refrigerate.

Adapted from All Recipes.

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Waffles

• 3 cups rice milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups gluten-free oats (you could also use millet or brown rice)
• 4 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

In blender, combine rice milk, grains, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Blend on high for two minutes until the grain is completely ground and blended.

Add baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Turn on blender again and mix until blended. Oil or butter the waffle iron and cook waffles for 2-4 minutes each, until done.

Makes around 10-12 waffles.

Recipe adapted from Passionate Homemaking

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Add to blender jar:

1 frozen banana
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs. cocoa
6 ice cubes
1 doonk or 1 packet of stevia

Blend on SMOOTHIE setting.

Chocolate Avocado Protein Smoothie

Add to blender:

1/4 cup water
1 Tbs. coconut oil
1/2 cup almond milk
6 ice cubes
3 Tbs. avocado
1/2 frozen banana OR 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tbs. pistachios (or almonds or cashews)
1 Tbs. cocoa
1 scoop whey protein powder
1 doonk stevia

Blend on SMOOTHIE setting.

*can substitute 1/4 cup coconut water for the water + coconut oil

Protein Frosty

Add to blender:

3/4 cup almond milk

1 scoop whey protein powder

1 ½ Tbs. cocoa powder

½ tsp. xanthum gum (this is key!)

2 drops liquid stevia

12 ice cubes (1 glassful)

Optional: add 3-4 strawberries. Yum!!

Blend on SMOOTHIE setting 

Oatmeal Banana Muffins

These are a simple gluten-free treat and a great way to use up old bananas:

Add to Blendtec Blender:

1 cup greek yogurt

2 eggs

2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats

½ cup packed brown sugar + a dash of stevia

1 ½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

2 bananas

2 tsp. vanilla

dash of cinnamon

Mix on BATTER setting until smooth. Then remove blender jar from Blendtec unit and mix in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts if desired. 

Spoon into greased muffin tin. Garnish with a sprinkling of raw oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Bake at 400* for 20-25 minutes.

*Slightly adapted from this recipe. 

Trim Healthy Pancakes

Put in Blendtec Blender:

2 cups old-fashioned oats

Blend on MULTI-PURPOSE setting.  Meanwhile, add to Blendtec mixer:

2 cups egg whites
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 Tbs. + 1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. liquid stevia extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Add ground oats and mix on CAKE setting. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto lightly greased griddle per pancake.