Puritan's Pride Review, a Banana Split Recipe & GIVEAWAY!

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Summer is over.  At least for now in San Diego.  To me summer is the beach, sunscreen, running at 5:30 a.m. (who am I kidding?  I run at 5:30 all the time!) and ICE CREAM!  Especially ice cream that looks like this.

The combination of flavors in a banana split are kind of awesome.  Chocolate, sliced almonds, raspberries and vanilla.  And you can't forget the banana.  But who can afford ALL THESE calories? So when I was given the opportunity to review and create a smoothie recipe for Puritan's Pride, I jumped at the chance to make a Banana Split smoothie recipe for Fall!  (at the bottom of post)

What is Puritan's Pride?  Puritan’s Pride® began over 40 years ago, with the mission of making the finest quality nutritional supplements available at the best value to their customers. Today, the company remains true to its original commitment and serves millions of loyal customers. Puritan’s Pride manufactures thousands of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements in their state-of-the art facilities located throughout the U.S. As part of the company’s commitment to quality, Puritan’s Pride only uses ingredients from suppliers worldwide that meet their Quality Assurance Standards, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices food quality standards.

Here is what I was sent from Puritan's Pride as part of my SweatPink Ambassadorship.

Smoothies are a great way to pack in nutrients in one delicious drink; but sometimes you can get into a recipe rut. So over the next three months I’ve partnered with Puritan’s Pride to pack my smoothies with protein powders and superfoods-based products that can tuck in more nutrients more efficiently. Each month, I’ll be sharing my superfood-packed smoothie and would love to hear about your best smoothie recipes, too.

Banana Split Smoothie Recipe (Vegan)

1 cup Hemp or Almond milk (vanilla flavored and unsweetened)
3 ice cubes
1 banana
6 frozen organic raspberries
1 scoop Good n Natural Vegan Protein Powder (chocolate)
1 TBS Barney Butter Bare Almond Butter (smooth)

1.  Drop 3 ice cubes into a blender or Magic Bullet cup.

2.  Add 3/4 cup of Hemp milk

3.  Add 1 TBS of almond butter

4.  Add in scoop of Vegan Protein Powder

5.  Blend until smooth

6.  Now add in the banana (in chunks) and the frozen raspberries.  Top off with the rest (1/4 cup) of the hemp milk.

7.  Blend and enjoy!

Now does it taste exactly like the Banana Split pictured above?  No but it has the same flavor profile. Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Banana and Almond.  You could always boost the super food quotient by adding in the Superior Greens pictured above without altering the taste - too much.  I was also sent Now Foods Carob Powder which you can use in place of cocoa powder in your favorite recipes for delicious natural chocolate flavor without the fat, caffeine or theobromine found in chocolate.

Now, it's your turn to win all of this.

You win:
- Puritan’s Pride All Natural All Natural Vegan Protein Chocolate with Quinoa and Oats Made from Quinoa and Oats, this delicious chocolate flavored drink is dairy free and soy free, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a vegan protein option that is nutrient dense.
Each serving of this delicious protein powder delivers 17 grams of protein and 3 grams of dietary fiber to help fuel your body, aid in post workout recovery and help satisfy hunger.

- Food Science of Vermont Superior Greens: Superior Greens™ is a combination of nutrient rich vegetables, fruits, herbs, herbal extracts, Chlorella, Soy Lecithin, Royal jelly, Bee Pollen, enzymes and non-dairy probiotic cultures designed to support your body's ability to cleanse.*

- Now Foods Carob Powder: NOW Real Food® Carob Powder is a flavorful and versatile substitute for chocolate. Use in place of cocoa powder in your favorite recipes for delicious natural chocolate flavor without the fat, caffeine or theobromine found in chocolate.

- Barney Butter Bare Almond Butter Smooth: Barney Butter is peanut free  and made in an almond only facility! It contains no added salt or sugar with a traditional smooth and creamy texture.

Enter on the Rafflecopter widget below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Contest runs 10/21/2014 to 10/26/14 at 11:59 P.M. PST

No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited. 1 winner will be selected via the Rafflecopter widget.  Open to Residents of the CONTINENTAL US 18 years of age or older.  Must have a non P.O. Box mailing address.  

Winner must have a valid email address.

Winner will notified via email (if available) and blog post, and will have 48 business hours to claim prize.

If original winner does not claim prize within 48 business hours an alternate winner(s) will be selected.

Contestants must enter on the Rafflecopter widget in order to win.

All winning entries will be verified. If a winning entry cannot be verified as completed, a new winner will be drawn.

Winner will be provided the prize directly from Puritan's Pride.  Substitutions unlikely but may apply.  SD Mom not responsible for failure of sponsor to deliver product.

I can't wait to get some great ideas from you guys!

As always, I wish you Good Luck and Happy Feet,

SD Mom