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
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.