Comments on: Blueberry Almond Smoothie {with Dates!}

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:30:32 +0000

In reply to mydogsioux. If you want a REALLY good blender, I'd get a vitamix! To stay a bit more affordable, but still powerful, I like the kitchenaid blenders. Enjoy!

By: mydogsioux

mydogsioux — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:52:58 +0000

Hi, I was wondering what blender you have. I've been itching to buy one for myself & also for a gift for a friend. Tks

By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:01:14 +0000

NOM. You have to love a smoothie that is SO PURPLE. Yay!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:23:57 +0000

In reply to Marv Johnson. Hi Marv! I sometimes use protein, but don't have one I stick with. I guess my favorite thing to add is hemp hearts, which have a lot of protein — you can also get straight hemp protein, which has less texture than hemp hearts. That said, the protein in the almonds already kicks this one up a notch! Enjoy! I made a recipe today with the Wild Orange — it is AMAZING, so big thanks on that!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:20:52 +0000

In reply to Barbara Lippert. Hi Barbara! There are two reasons I did not use the water: first, I did the quick soak in boiling water, and didn't want to add still-warm water to my smoothie. Second, the soaking water grosses some people out! If you use cold, and don't mind using it, there is no reason to throw it out!

By: Marv Johnson

Marv Johnson — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:39:18 +0000

Thanks for the recipe Mary. I am going to try it for my teenage boys. Do you recommend mixing protein with your smoothies? Do you have a preferred protein type?

By: Barbara Lippert

Barbara Lippert — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:56:56 +0000

Is there a reason for not just using the water the almonds were soaked in?

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:44:47 +0000

In reply to Nora @ Savory Nothings. I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing that!! It's just one of those frustrating/laughable things about food blogging, I guess!

By: Nora @ Savory Nothings

Nora @ Savory Nothings — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:23:46 +0000

Ooooh I have only been blogging for three months but I'm already experiencing this weird unpredictable loving/hatred of posts! The internet is a funny place...

Gorgeous smoothie! I really like those pictures, the beautiful color of the blueberries really makes them pop!