Banana Nut Crunch Protein Smoothie + Win a Blendtec Designer 725 Blender and Twister Jar! Recipe
Ingredients
- One year ago: No-Bake Coconut Icebox Cake
- Two years ago: Brûléed Twinkie Ice Cream Sundae
- Three years ago: German Chocolate Cheesecake
- Four years ago: Fauxstess Cupcakes
- Five years ago: Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
- Six years ago: Dobos Torte
- Banana Nut Crunch Smoothie (vegan, refined sugar free, protein-packed) Author: Willow Bird Baking
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