Simple Recipes from Around the Blogosphere: Part Two

Blogs are one of my favorite places to find new recipes, especially when they're simple. As a continuation of my previous post, here are some of the best dishes and drinks bloggers have taught me to make:

• Nut Butter Encrusted Fries - Root vegetables with almond butter? If it sounds weird, that's because it is -- but it works. The nut butter and spices give the fries a crunchy coating that's surprisingly addictive. I like this recipe best with carrots and/or parsnips. First spotted on Oh She Glows.

• The Green Monster - Another Oh She Glows discovery, the Green Monster is a quick and easy way to get your greens. Through trial and error, I discovered that simple is best -- though there are tons of different combinations you can try. Often, a cup of dark chocolate almond milk, one banana, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, some ice and two heaping handfuls of spinach are all I need to get it just right. And no, you can't taste the spinach. 

• Protein Muffins - For an individual serving, these things are pretty hefty. After some quick mixing and a few minutes in the microwave, breakfast is served. Fair warning - they have a potential to be a little plain depending which flour and/or starch you use. Just work with it until you find a recipe you like. In the meantime, a blanket of almond butter or maple syrup does a great job of upping the flavor. Created by Smoothie Girl Eats Too.

As always, be sure to experiment and make the recipes your own. Happy eating!

Read part one here.

Do you have any simple recipes to share?