Peaches & Cream Oatmeal Smoothie

Mmmmm peaches! There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a fresh, perfectly-ripe, juicy peach. Peaches are loaded with vitamins & mineral, low in calories and help satiate the belly to feel fuller longer, but did you know peaches are also known to relieve stress and anxiety? In Hungary, they refer to peaches as 'The Fruit of Calmness'. In China, this fruit is a symbol of good luck, protection and longevity. We've paired them in this delicious smoothie recipe! Peace and longevity to you!

Peaches & Cream Oatmeal Smoothie:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/4 cup gluten-free oats
1 whole frozen banana
1 cup peaches (frozen or fresh)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop nanopro vanilla protein powder

Blend all ingredients & enjoy!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Overnight Oats: Orange, Vanilla & Coconut

Overnight oats have become a staple for our family. With 6 people in it, a typical morning looks something like this: lunches need to be packed, teeth need to be brushed, field trip forms need to be filled out, knots need to be taken out of shoelaces.. and so on and so forth. The kids (and my husband) tend to reach for a bowl of cereal because we don't have time to make an elaborate breakfast, and it's the easiest way to go. I started keeping oats in the refrigerator because I love the idea of my family eating non-processed foods, and they are so easy to make the night before.. so. easy. Who doesn't love the sound of that?!

This recipe is a delicious combination of creamy vanilla, fresh orange zest, almonds and coconut. I decided to sweeten them the next morning by adding cacao nibs & raspberries, but you can top your oats with any of your favorite fruits & superfoods! And because my kids don't get nearly enough healthy, immunity building protein, I added a scoop of my Nanopro vanilla, which added tons of flavor too.

Overnight Oats:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop Nanopro Vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tsp ground cinnimon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• zest of 1 small orange or clementine

Directions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl or jar and leave in the fridge overnight.
2. In the morning, remove from the fridge and place in bowls. This recipe serves 4 small bowls.
3. Top with your favorite fruit and/or superfoods. 
4. Oats will keep for up to 3 days.


Enjoy! 
Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific 

Easter Smoothie: Carrot Cake!

Happy Easter from our family to yours! Enjoy Easter weekend with our Carrot Cake Smoothie that tastes just like the real thing, without all the added sugar! We added our delicious Nanopro Protein Powder for added benefits: detoxification, immunity support & muscle recovery. 

Carrot Cake Smoothie:

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 banana

1 cup shredded or diced carrots

2 scoops Nanopro vanilla protein powder

1 tbs. shredded coconut

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 cup ice cubes

Chopped walnuts & shredded coconut for topping

Blend all ingredients & Enjoy!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

Springing forward calls for a late Sunday morning breakfast! I’ve been waiting all week to make these pancakes for the kids. They are gluten-free, so I wanted to see if they recognized the difference between these pancakes and traditional pancake mixes I’ve used in the past.

Well, they did.
They liked them BETTER!

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup Gluten-free All Purpose Flour (I used Trader Joe's brand)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 scoop Nanopro Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1 large ripe Banana
- 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil


Directions:

1. In a blender, combine the almond milk, oil, eggs and banana & blend until smooth.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: Nanopro, gluten-free flour and baking powder.
3. Pour the ingredients from the blender into the dry ingredients & mix until smooth.
4. Heat a skillet to medium heat. Coat with non-stick spray (I use coconut oil spray from TJ's)
5. Use a measuring cup to pour batter into your skillet. Flip the pancake when it starts to bubble.
*This recipe yields about 10 pancakes!


Hope you all enjoy the longer days that lie ahead!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Banana Bread Chia Pudding!

CH CH CH Chia! We can’t hear the name without thinking of the novelty item “The Chia Pet”, right?! It’’s popping up everywhere: in smoothies, puddings, baked goods.. even salads. So why is it winning the popularity contest these days? And what the heck is it anyways? I’m skeptical of anything that get’s this much fame overnight.. so I did my research.

Chia seeds are considered an ancient grain since they were widely used by the Aztecs. They are a seed from an herb plant.. the chia pet plant! Yep. Same plant, except we are eating the seeds. The chia plant is from the mint family.

Here are 3 fast facts about these popular little gems:

• One ounce of chia seeds has 11 grams of dietary fiber, which is important to digestive health & function.

• They are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, containing more than a piece of salmon, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health.

• Chia seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight and expand in your stomach to make you feel fuller, longer, assisting greatly in weight loss.

I have officially discovered the most delicious way to eat these amazing seeds that I think would make the Aztecs proud:

Banana Bread Chia Pudding:

Ingredients:

1 medium Banana
1/2 cup Gluten-free oats
1 scoop Nanopro Vegan Vanilla/Toffee flavored protein powder
1 cup Almond milk
1 tbsp. Chia Seeds
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tbsp. Raw honey or Agave nectar
1/3 cup chopped Pecans

Directions:

1. In a blender, puree the banana, almond milk, cinnamon, Nanopro powder & sweetener of choice.
2. Transfer to a shallow storage container. 
3. Stir in oats and chia seeds. Refrigerate overnight
4. In the morning, stir the pudding and poor it into a glass.
5. Top with pecans & banana.

Dig In!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

The Smoothie Bowl: Nourish & Glow

To glow on the outside is an INSIDE job! This bowl of goodness is packed with superfoods & antioxidants, and it's a great way to add fresh fruit to your diet. Discover just how much your body can transform itself by eating simple, clean whole foods! For those of you who avoid fruit because of sugars, we want to remind you that although fruit does have natural sugar, it also contains vitamins, antioxidants and trace minerals that support your health by assisting in energy production, cellular health, bone strength and immunity. So by all means.. enjoy fruit without reservation, unless advised otherwise by a medical professional. However, stay away from refined sugars found in packaged foods! Reach for some fresh or frozen fruit, add in your superfoods and your protein.. and feel the difference in your body!