Elegance in simplicity, as I often like to say. Though on many days, it might just be an excuse for my laziness. Then again, sometimes laziness is a good thing. This one is minimalist sophistication and balance. It’s chic (pronounced sheek). Who says healthy can’t look chic?
iPhone photos
Gris Smoothie
1 blue magik on the go blue spirulina single serve packet
1 Cup of filtered water
1 Packet epic vanilla protein single serve packet 20g protein
1 Cup of passion fruit cubes frozen
1 Coconut creamer single serve packet (a gym coffee station find)
1/2 teaspoon 4th & Heart Garlic ghee
1 Sambazon or PITAYA FOODS Açaí single serve frozen packet
Method
Blend all together until smooth. Add liquids fruits then powders for better blending results.
Glass: bucket
garnish: none
Bar Chef Notes: A few frozen black cherries are optional. Keep in mind that too many will change the color. There may or may not be Agent Nateur marine collagen powder; it’s also optional. Oh, and gris is French for gray in English.
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
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.
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!
Opening cans and rummaging through spices, I just started pouring stuff into the Cuisinart cylinder. These are the best measurements of this one. I only had canned chunks of pineapples, and while the color was pale, they tasted good. I’m including this recipe because it’s really good. I mean so good. Obvi.
Today’s Smoothie
1 cup of canned pineapple juice
1 cup of pineapples from that same can
1 frozen bananas
1/2 teaspoon of ground Ceylon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 scoop Sakara super fiber powder
1/2 scoop Vega vanilla protein and greens
1 cup of frozen spinach
1 knob of peeled turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Matcha powder
Manuka honey for the rim
Hemp seeds for the rim of the glass
Salted sunflower seeds for the rim of glass and to much while prepping
Method
Add honey to one saucer and sunflower seeds and hemp seeds to the other. Set the glass aside and chill if you’d like. Add all other ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into the honey-seeded, rimmed bucket glass.
Glass: bucket glass
Garnish: seeds honey rim
Bar Chef Notes: If you need extra protein, add ½ to 1 scoop of Sakara Protein and Greens; the flavors complement each other well. This recipe is more fluid than some of my others, as it contains less frozen fruit.
Where to buy the goods? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. Do you think the store needs video? What is the obsession with video? Meanwhile, you can find most of what you need there for most of the recipes. If you can’t, let me know. I’ll give you the deets.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
