Chill Vibes: A Frosty Cherry and Passion Fruit Smoothie We can’t drink mulled wine and spiked eggnog for breakfast every day this holiday season. Enter my frozen cherry and passion fruit oat koji milk water-based smoothie. Pumpkin seeds and bee pollen add a delightful crunch, and it features some familiar ingredients from my corner that you can probably guess: Sakara Super Metabolism Protein powder and Agent Nateur marine collagen powder. This one is sweet and tart with a satisfying crunch thanks to the garnish. A smoothie bound to be a repeat offender in your smoothie rotation! I’m not sure if you can add booze to this one because of the supplements, so ask you health care provider or save the adult beverages for happy hour. Or tomorrow, if you want to switch back to that eggnog or mulled wine in your coffee cup. Does this look like my photo and recipe could be in a magazine? Do the photos make you want to drink this? Cherries Passion Smoothie 1 cup Pitaya Foods frozen passion fruit cubes 1 1/2 cups of frozen Whole Foods frozen cherries 1/4 cup Koatji Barista Oat + Koji Milk 2 tablespoons of local honey 1 scoop Sakara Super Fiber powder 1 scoop collagen powder from Agent Nateur 1 scoop of Sakara Super Metabolism chocolate powder 1/2 cup filtered water Couple pinches of Matcha powder Pinch/dash Himalayan pink salt Pumpkin seeds (salted unsalted roasted, doesn’t matter) Bee pollen Method Add all ingredients into the blender except pumpkin seeds and bee pollen. Liquids first. Blend until smooth. Add pumpkin seeds and bee pollen. Bar Chef Notes: Rim glass honey and cayenne powder (optional) I tried it both ways. Here is a test example of the two side by side. I will use the cayenne honey later this week with a drink recipe. I thought it worth mention. Cayenne honey rim Pumpkin seeds bee pollen Garnish: pumpkin seeds and bee pollen Glass: bucket glass Where to buy the goods? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront of course. I may earn commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you. Thank you!
Sweet and Zesty: Black Cherry Smoothie with a Boost of Protein and Collagen This one hits all the notes: sweet, zesty, tart, and an earthy crunch from the cocoa nibs. You’re going to love it! This recipe includes black cherries, lemon juice, Holi(mane) collagen powder, Sakara protein greens (which you’ve never seen before from me), unsweetened vanilla almond milk, cocoa nibs, lemon zest, Manuka honey, and additional cocoa nibs for the rim. This Black Cherry Smoothie is packed with flavor and goodness. Ingredients: Black cherries 🍒 Frozen 365 Whole Foods brand Lemon juice 🍋 squeeze about half lemon Holi (Mane) collagen powder scoop Sakara protein greens powder scoop Unsweetened vanilla almond milk 🥛 Cocoa nibs 🍫 teaspoon for garnish and toss remains into smoothie, maybe add a little more Zest of a lemon is for the finishing touch and you’re need a microplane or a box grater for this Manuka honey tablespoon and half for the smoothie and rim Cocoa nibs for the rim as mentioned above, more is better Method You’ll need two plates. In one plate, add cocoa nibs, and in the other, add honey. Dip the rim of the glass in the honey and then in the cocoa nibs. Set aside! Blend it up today and enjoy the goodness boost! 💪✨Cheers! Where to buy the goods? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. I may receive commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you!
Big Green Apple Juice It’s apple juice! Yes, it’s cold-pressed juice made from Granny Smith apples. It’s sweet, tart, and clean. Vodka is always optional. Remember that Appletini 2.0? An apple cider vinegar float adds a zing. You can also add a jalapeño or two for spice, or maybe some fresh ginger. You could add lots of things. Today, I’m only voting for apples—good ol’ (classic) apple juice. Because sometimes you don’t want orange juice. Before we get to it, you may be wondering: what is cold-pressed juice, and why cold-pressed? No heat, for starters. It’s just better for you. Nutrient retention. The shelf life is 2-3 days when refrigerated. Drinking it immediately isn’t necessary, although I recommend it. Your cocktails and mocktails will thank you too, and the guests will enjoy them, of course! Big Green Apple Juice Ingredients 6 Granny Smith apples Method Thoroughly wash the Granny Smith apples under warm running water to remove any wax, dirt or residue. Sometimes I use a spoon to scrape the apple shiny coat. If they have one. Cut the apples into smallish pieces, removing the stems and seeds. Leave the skin on as it contains nutrients and adds flavor. Set up your cold-press juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Feed the apple pieces into the juicer. Place a container under the juicer’s spout to collect the freshly pressed apple juice. My juicer comes with two containers. One nestles up against the base of the juicing machine. The other in front of that. If: Strain the apple juice through a coffee filter, fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any residual pulp or floaty solids. I love it. Probably won’t be much anyway. Optional. Once the apple juice is ready, refrigerate it for a few hours to chill or serve it immediately. Note: Cold-pressed apple juice may separate slightly, with a layer of foam on top. Simply give it a gentle shake or stir before serving. Where to buy the juicer and other tools?? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. I may receive compensation for eligible purchases. Thank you.
For Orange H Day The cloves are from the Diaspora. They aid in digestion after a meal when chewed, not swallowed. They also make a great mouth for the garnish of this frozen goodness. This smoothie tastes like pie! So good! I mean so good! The citrus flavored activated charcoal liquid seals the deal—it’s too good to believe it’s healthyish. It really brings all the flavors together. And who doesn’t love a chocolate orange combo? Hey pumpkin hey! I did extra tests to confirm the first try wasn’t just a stroke of great luck. Just a great each time after; and because it was, again, so good! For a thicker consistency, use less liquid; for a thinner consistency, use more. I left the little half peeled Dracula oranges in the refrigerator for a day so they could develop a bit of skin and become firmer. A little extra security for the cloves. They are still juicy inside. I mean aren’t they the cutest little pumpkin garnishes ever? If there was ever a smoothie that caters to the inner child, this is it! Nothing has to be perfect in the decorating—that was my thought process. And because I piped the zigzags with hotter than recommended chocolate in the piping bag. Have fun! It’s so good! For Orange H Day Ingredients 1 single serve packet of Ancient Nutrition multi-collagen protein powder 10 grams collagen per serving 1 CYMBIOTIKA single serve lemon cream citrus activated charcoal (inside of the the glass and top swirl) Melted 74% Ghirardelli chocolate pieces add a little coconut oil for fluidity and shine 1/2 cup of goat milk 1 cup of filtered or distilled water 1 single serve pouch of vanilla Truviani protein powder Some cloves for decorating and chewing A pastry bag or zip locked bag to pipe a chocolate zizag pumpkin mouth 2 1/2 frozen baby Dracula oranges 1 baby Dracula orange for decorating 1 1/2 to 2 cups of Whole Foods 365 frozen mango chunks (use your best judgment regarding size). If you have fresh mangoes, freeze them ahead of time and use them when ready. Method This a second test. Are you real zig-zag mouth or zig-zag side eye? For the chocolate zigzags Melting, piping and chilling. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler (Ban-Marie) or microwave. Let it cool slightly. Place ziplock bag or pastry bag into the glass and fill with chocolate. Make zig zag shapes onto a plate. Place in the freezer to set. For the chocolate cover orange(s) Peel the oranges, keeping one half intact. Dip the top half into chocolate and place it in the freezer to set. Once set, decorate with the cloves. Use a cocktail pick to fasten it to the glass. Blending decorating consuming Snip with scissors or tear open the top of the charcoal single-serve packet. Roll the glass while adding some of the liquid to coat the inside. Reserve the remainder for the top of the smoothie swirl. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour the mixture into the glass coated with charcoal. Add more liquid charcoal and swirl it using a toothpick, fork, or your fingers. Add pumpkin garnish. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: little orange pumpkin Where to buy the goods? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront. Please know I may receive commission from eligible purchases.
Vanilla and Berries A new smoothie test I didn’t expect to be this good. Enjoy the iPhone photos too! Cheers to good health! Vanilla and Berries Ingredients 1 single serve packet of vanilla Truvani protein powder (contains monk fruit pumpkin seeds chia seeds and pea protein) 1/2 cup of While Foods frozen pineapple chunks 1 1/2 cup of Whole Foods frozen mixed berries antioxidants and a couple extra pieces for the garnish 1/2 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon 1/2 scoop of Ancient Nutrition collagen powder 1-2 cup of spring or filtered water 2 fresh ripe skin off bananas one for the blending and a few slices for the garnish and the remains for snacking 1/4 teaspoon of hemp seeds for garnish 1/4 teaspoon bee pollen for the garnish Method Blend all ingredients until smooth, except those reserved for the garnish. Pour into a bucket glass. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: hemp seeds, sliced banana, frozen fruit and bee pollen pearls. Where to buy the goods? You know blending machines and bucket glasses. Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. Please know, I may receive compensation from eligible purchases.
Another Goodie! A Smoothie. You are probably noticing a trend in the smoothie category for this site, right? One bag of protein powder can go a long way! This one is a fun one! It’s tart and sweet and packed full of goodness. Especially if you had too much wine or too many cocktails last night, uhmkay. Cheers to what does a body good when you need a meal on the go. Cuisinart To Go to the rescue! Another Goodie! A Smoothie. 1 fresh orange (save an end slice for the garnish) 1 1/2 cups of frozen mangoes 1/2 cup of goat milk (more for fluidity) 1 scoop SAKRA Metabolism Chocolate Protein Powder 1 scoop Agent Nateur collagen powder 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (who are we kidding, you know I did a few shakes and called it a day) 1/2 teaspoon for you. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bucket glass. Garnish with citrus slice. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: citrus 🍊 slice Before the light.. Where to buy the goods? You know, bucket glasses, spoons, blending machine and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront of course. Please know I may receive compensation for eligible purchases. Thank you so much!
Sweet Tart Smoothie Sweet Tart Smoothie 1 cup of frozen passion fruit cubes 1 cup of frozen cranberries 1 cup of frozen mangoes 1/2 cup of Diaspora Chai spice mix with water per instructions (this tea is the liquid here, wink wink) if you like it looser use more 2 tablespoons of honey 2 oz of goat milk Pinch of pink salt 1 scoop of SAKARA metabolism protein smoothie powder Pinch of cinnamon 1 heaping tablespoon of bee pollen for creating texture and the garnish (I love an edible garnish) Method Blend all ingredients until smooth. Top with bee pollen. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: bee pollen pearls Where to buy the goods? You know bucket glasses, protein powders and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. Please know I may earn commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you so much!
Mostly Blueberries Smoothie Woke up late and needed something to chase down my calcium pill and complement the citrus vitamin D liquid. So, I mixed blueberries, chai masala powder, cocoa nibs, ground cayenne, sea moss, water, and chocolate protein powder, with a few frozen extra blueberries for garnish and for good measure. And whoosh!! It’s a goodie. Interesting movement in the glass when sipping from the glass. You guessed it, the sea moss gel. Beautiful color. Plus, blueberries are a powerhouse of health benefits, providing a good dose of antioxidants. They support brain, heart, and skin health, and they also have anti-inflammatory properties to top it off. Some even say these powerful spheres help with weight management. All good reasons if you ask me. Which you are, because you are here. Mostly Blueberries Smoothie 2 1/2 cups (ish) of frozen blueberries 1 cup of water 3 tablespoons of Navitas cocoa nibs A single serve packet of Triviani chocolate flavored protein powder 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne ground pepper dash or two of cinnamon pinch and a dash of pink salt 1 tablespoon of sea moss gel (I make mine but it takes some minutes. You can buy sea moss gel premade should you want to save yourself time.) 1 tablespoon of Diaspora chai masala powder mix Recommended dose of Erewhon Vitamin D citrus flavor drops a few frozen blueberries for the garnish Method Add all ingredients to a blender; except the few blueberries for the garnish. Blend until smooth. Pour into bucket glass and garnish with the remaining frozen blueberries. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: several frozen blueberries Bar Chef Notes: Please check with your health care provider when incorporating new supplements and vitamins to your diet. Where can you buy the goods? You know, protein powder, spices, buckets, glasses, blending machines, and other stuff? The Blonde Behind the Bucket storefront, of course! Please know I may receive commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you so much!
BR Granola Smoothie BR Granola Smoothie Ingredients 2 large romaine lettuce leaves 1 1/2 cup of wild frozen blueberries (these came from a South Carolina farm) 1 cup of Chobani yogurt with pineapple (single serve container) 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne Water for fluidity Tablespoon of honey unused a single serve packet Manuka 850 1/2 scoop Sakara protein greens 1 single serve of Sakara metabolism protein powder 1 scoop of Agent Nateur marine collagen powder for skin hair and nails Recommended drops of THORNE Vitamin D/K3 drops Method Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, except for the granola. Top with Bear Naked Vanilla Granola; the flavors in this mix really bring the smoothie together. Hey, vanilla, I’m looking at you! Glass: milkshake glass Garnish: Bear baked granola mix Where to buy the goods? You know glasses granola dna blending machines? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront. Please know I may receive compensation for eligible purchases.
Pourquoi? I started testing smoothies and thought they couldn’t be that good. I didn’t even set up for the photos, but they turned out so dang delicious. Tossing ingredients into a blender and crossing my fingers sometimes works. Why did it happen like that? It just did. Lucky us. Stay cool. Pourquoi? Ingredients 1 cup pomegranate juice 2 1/2 cup frozen pineapples 1 single serve package of Blue Majik spirilina on-the-go singles powdered superfood extract (equals a tablespoon ish) 2 tablespoon of ground of flaxseed 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (less spice to taste if you don’t care for it) 2 oz sweet passion syrup (1:1 passion pure and rich simple syrup) 1 tablespoon ish of bee pollen (I use a local to California) Method Add all ingredients into blender except bee pollen and blend until smooth. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: bee pollen Bar Chef Notes: bee pollen is packed with antioxidants nutrient rich energy boosting goodness. Where to buy the goods? Bucket glass and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront. I may receive commissions from eligible purchases. Thank you!