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This chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie is nutrient-dense, filling, and as smooth and creamy as a milkshake. Blend up frozen bananas, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder and milk until it’s thick and creamy.

Love smoothies? Try this cake batter protein shake or raspberry blueberry smoothie next.

You can make this protein shake easily in the blender and it’s cheaper than what you’ll find at a smoothie bar.

It’s a great source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. It’s my favorite morning combination to keep you full, which is why I also love blended overnight oats and cottage cheese breakfast bowls.

Blend a handful of healthy ingredients together in just five minutes for a nutritional boost before a workout, a quick breakfast on the go, or a stand-alone meal any time of day.  

Just like baked protein pancake bowls and cottage cheese egg bites, you can prep them in advance for a fast and healthy breakfast.

Ingredients You Need

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie. Skip to the recipe card for exact measurements.

• Milk: Any milk like whole milk, almond milk, or cashew milk works.
• Banana: Freezing the banana adds an extra thick and creamy texture to this smoothie.
• Chocolate protein powder: A good protein powder I like to use is Be Well By Kelly which has vegan and grass-fed beef protein powders made with organic monk fruit.
• Peanut butter: Smooth, creamy peanut butter adds texture, flavor, and good fats.
• Chia seeds: Just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds have 4.7 grams of protein and 9.8 grams of fiber!

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This thick and creamy blueberry raspberry smoothie features fiber-rich berries, nut butter, and milk to keep you full all morning long. Add protein powder for the perfect morning smoothie.

Love berries for breakfast? Try blueberry overnight oats, baked protein pancake bowls, or cottage cheese breakfast bowls next.

I love raspberries because of their sweet flavor and how much fiber they have! Chocolate covered raspberries are a favorite night time treat.

But adding them to your morning routine is such a great way to balance blood sugar. Breakfast recipes like cottage cheese egg bites, blended overnight oats, and high-protein breakfast burritos are some of my favorite healthy breakfasts.

But there’s nothing better and easier than a morning smoothie! This berry smoothie is perfectly thick with a thick consistency. Just like this chocolate cherry smoothie, I recommend using frozen fruit for the best results.

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Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this raspberry blueberry smoothie. Skip to the recipe card for exact measurements.

• Frozen raspberries: they’re cheaper and often more fresh, especially when they aren’t in season.
• Frozen blueberries: you can buy a huge bag for cheap and make this smoothie multiple times!
• Milk: any milk like whole milk, almond milk, or cashew milk works.
• Nut butter: adds flavor, texture, and healthy fats to keep you full.
• Flax meal: adds fiber for gut health and to keep you full. This is optional.
• Protein powder: Choose a vanilla protein powder with about 24g of protein. I like one sweetened with monk fruit!

Can I Use Fresh Berries?

Frozen fruit yields a really thick and creamy smoothie, but you can use fresh blueberries and fresh raspberries if that’s what you have on hand! Reduce the amount of milk to 1/2 cup and add a handful of ice. Use a high-speed blender and blend until all of the pieces of ice are broken up. Adjust consistency with more milk as needed!

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A chilled glass of dairy free eggnog is just as rich and creamy as the original, and so simple to make. Use dairy-free milk and full fat coconut milk to achieve the same creamy texture. This delicious holiday drink makes the perfect mocktail or night cap spiked with rum or brandy.

Need another drink recipe? Try dairy free hot chocolate, Starbucks pink drink, or a pumpkin spice white russian.

Just like this dairy free hot chocolate, get a rich and creamy homemade holiday drink at home with a few simple steps!

Traditional eggnog uses whole milk and heavy cream, while this one uses dairy free milk and coconut cream to keep it dairy and lactose free. It’s so much easier to make dairy free drinks like oat milk or a Starbucks pink drink at home. Not to mention, the homemade versions are often much healthier!

Make a big batch of this easy homemade eggnog recipe and serve it chilled for a thick and creamy post-dinner treat.

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Here are the simple ingredients for this dairy-free eggnog. Jump to the recipe card for the exact measurements.

• Full-fat coconut milk: a can of unsweetened full fat milk is best!
• Plant-based milk: I used unsweetened dairy-free milk.
• Egg yolks: (adding extra egg yolks makes the creamiest nog)
• Sweetener: use maple syrup for a refined sugar free option or white sugar for more traditional eggnog.
• Cozy spices: cinnamon, salt and fresh nutmeg
• Vanilla: I love a real vanilla bean pod or vanilla bean paste, but vanilla extract works too.

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This apple cider sangria is everyone’s favorite fall cocktail! It’s full of apple slices, cinnamon stick, ginger, and white wine. Serve it with a cinnamon sugar rim for the most delicious drink for a fall party or for Thanksgiving.

Need another cocktail recipes? Try winter sangria, Thanksgiving sangria, or a creamy espresso martini!

I love making recipes with seasonal fruit. Picking fresh apples during apple season and using them in healthy apple crisp and apple banana bread is the best.

But apples aren’t just for baking! Adding them to this apple cider sangria or crock pot apple butter are delicious. And I especially love to put them in savory meals like sheet pan pork chops and sausage stuffed acorn squash.

Pair those meals with this sangria with apple cider for the perfect cozy fall night or serve it at a fall party or Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite cocktail because there’s so many ways to to make it with different fruits, cocktails, or garnishes. You can even cut out the fruit into fall shapes like in this Thanksgiving sangria.

Ingredients You Need

Here are the ingredients you need to make this cocktail! Skip to the recipe card for exact measurements.

• Dry white wine: I love Pinot Grigio in sangria because it has a fruity flavor with notes of pear and apple. Sauvignon blanc is another great choice.
• Apple cider: any variety or brand works!
• Orange liqueur: we used Triple Sec. A good apple brandy is a great option.
• Apple butter: adds more sweetness and apple flavor to the cider!
• Fresh fruit: I like granny smith and honey crisp apples.
• Whole cinnamon sticks: they add warm cinnamon spice and look festive.
• Club soda or ginger beer: I love the ginger flavor from ginger beer! Add a splash to each glass before serving.

How to Make Apple Cider Sangria

Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this apple cider sangria recipe. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements.

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Cucumber lemon water is one of the easiest ways to make plain water taste really fresh and good. All you need is sliced cucumber, fresh lemon, and water, then let it chill so the flavors infuse.

I’ve tested this a lot, and here’s the key. You can drink it after an hour, but if you let it sit overnight, the flavor gets so much better. It’s crisp, lightly citrusy, an makes you want to keep refilling your glass all day.

This is the version I keep in the fridge on repeat, especially in the summer or when I just need something refreshing that isn’t sugary.

Why You’ll Love This Cucumber and Lemon Water

This cucumber lemon water is simple, but the difference is in how long you let it infuse. After making it daily all summer, I found the sweet spot is about 8–12 hours. That’s when the cucumber and lemon really release their flavor without turning bitter.

It’s the kind of thing you make once and end up sipping on all day. My kids even ask for it when they see it in the fridge.

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Here are the simple ingredients for infused water. Jump to recipe for step-by-step instructions and exact measurements.

• Fresh cucumbers: Make them thinly sliced. (You can also use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons.) No need to peel the cucumbers prior to adding them to the water. The kind of cucumber does not matter; regular cucumbers, organic cucumbers, or english cucumbers are great.
• Fresh lemons: Fresh lemon slices and lemon juice add so much flavor. Slice and pop out the seeds to avoid them getting into the drink (optional).
• Mint leaves (optional): fresh herbs brighten up all summertime drinks.
• Water: Use filtered water from the fridge, plain water from the sink, or bottled water.

How to Make Cucumber Lemon Water

To make cucumber lemon water, add thinly sliced cucumber and lemon to a pitcher, fill with water, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 8–12 hours for the best flavor.

1. Cut the cucumber and lemon: Thinly slice the lemon and cucumber and place them in the bottom of a pitcher. Add if you want to!
2. Mix in a large pitcher: fill the pitcher with 8-10 cups of tap water or filtered water and mix gently.
3. Refrigerate: Let it infuse in the fridge for at least 1 hour. The flavor gets stronger over time, so refrigerate longer if you can. I find overnight (12 hours) yields the best flavor.
4. Serve: pour it over ice cubes and add more lemon slices, cucumber slices, and mint to serve.

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This skinny spicy margarita recipe is made with fresh, real ingredients and has just the right amount of heat. It’s a lighter option, with less sugar and fewer, but tastes just like the original.

If you love spicy margs, try this pineapple jalapeño margarita too.

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