Nutrition Refined

Flax rolls are a type of bread roll made entirely from flax seeds. They have a soft, fluffy interior with a golden, crusty exterior, and are a great low-carb alternative to traditional bread. The nutrient breakdown? 1 gram of net carbs and 14 grams of protein per roll! You can find the recipe on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/flax-rolls/

Peanut butter protein balls are the perfect high-protein snack, with 9 g of protein per ball! They are vegan (dairy-free, egg-free), grain-free (gluten-free), soy-free, and refined sugar-free. The recipe is on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/peanut-butter-protein-balls/

This 2-ingredient chocolate cake is my new go-to summer dessert! It takes a few minutes to make (no dairy, grains, nuts, or added sugar) and tastes incredible. It’s full of chocolate flavor, rich, fudgy, and decadent. The recipe is on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/chocolate-banana-cake/

I have been a fan of Larabars for a long time. The only thing that always bothered me is that Larabars are not necessarily high in protein. That might be fine if you're only looking for a quick energy source before a workout or during a hike, but they're not necessarily ideal after a workout when you should also focus on protein.

That's why - when I make homemade Larabars - I almost always increase the protein content. You can watch me make them here: https://youtu.be/jHipZJhj5Gc

Do you like bread but are avoiding grains or yeast? Try this grain-free sourdough bread (no sourdough starter needed) made with just two ingredients! The recipe (with a video) is on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/buckwheat-quinoa-bread/

One of the trickiest things to make in the Vitamix blender is ice cream. The ingredients are typically frozen, there is very little (if any) liquid added, the friction of the blades produces heat, and the whole mixture is exposed to warm/hot outside temperatures (unless you’re making ice cream outside in the winter).

Making ice cream in an ice cream maker is quite a different story – the ingredients are already blended, the ice cream base is chilled (not frozen), and the churning happens in a controlled environment – a completely frozen freezer bowl.

So, is it possible to make Vitamix ice cream comparable to the churned version? Ice cream with a solid yet creamy texture, firm yet scoopable consistency, and a full body that is neither too airy not too dense? Yes, it is! All you need to know how different ingredients and techniques affect texture and consistency.

If you'd like to learn a few tips and tricks to ensure your Vitamix ice cream turns out perfect every time, head over to my blog to read more: https://nutritionrefined.com/vitamix-ice-cream/

Not a long time ago, I posted an in-depth comparison between a Vitamix blender and a food processor. In that post, I broke down the differences between a high-speed blender and a food processor, what I use each appliance for, and why I think the Vitamix is a better choice.

Well, now you don’t have to choose anymore because Vitamix just announced their newest product release – the Vitamix Food Processor Attachment. With this attachment, the Vitamix blender has essentially become a 2-in-1 appliance – a high-speed blender and a powerful food processor. This is truly a game-changer for Vitamix owners. And those who have been on the fence about Vitamix might finally jump in.

You can read more about it on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/vitamix-food-processor/

I haven’t met a person who wouldn’t love brownies. Classic chocolate, swirled with cream cheese, infused with mint, spiked with booze, topped with frosting … there are so many flavor combinations and each one brings something unique to the table. Even more important than the flavor seems to be the texture – dense-fudgy, soft-chewy, or fluffy-cakey. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, but it’s important to know how to achieve the result you’re after.

I have three recipes for brownies on my blog - raw (walnut-date) brownie, raw (almond-maple) brownie, and baked (hazelnut-coconut sugar) brownie. If you'd like to see what they look like (and taste like if you watch till the end), I just published a video with all three of them on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jC3ASP0t6N4

Have you ever made the same recipe and each time you made it ended up with a different result? Well, that’s the story of my life! I made these bread rolls probably 10 times before I figured out why their color ranged from golden brown, to beige-brown to purplish and even purple-black! But now they are perfect! Soft, fluffy, and golden brown. This recipe is vegan, paleo, and keto friendly. https://nutritionrefined.com/bread-rolls/

New raw brownies with alternatives for all diets. If you're following a vegan, paleo, keto, nut-free, oil-free, sugar-free, .... diet, you can still make these! You can watch the new video (and get the recipe) on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/keto-brownies/

Chewy, gooey, chocolate-y raw vegan keto brownies without dates! (Just reading this line makes me want to bite into one.) These brownies are rich and delicious, and will absolutely satisfy your chocolate cravings. If you’re like me and you have no self-control, I suggest only making a small batch or give some away. I went through batches of brownies this month because of how good they are! The recipe is on the blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/keto-brownies/

Chewy, gooey, chocolate-y raw vegan keto brownies! (Just reading this line makes me want to bite into one.) These brownies are rich and delicious, and will absolutely satisfy your chocolate cravings. If you’re like me and you have no self-control, I suggest only making a small batch or give some away. I went through batches of brownies this month because of how good they are! The recipe is on my blog: https://nutritionrefined.com/keto-brownies/