Sunday Morning Smoothie An earthy, nutty, creamy green glass of goodness. Yup, that’s what this one is. Drinking a smoothie like this one can’t help but make you feel good. A simple and easy blend of all ingredients together, pour into a glass (or not? I see you drinking from the blender) and you’re done type of easy. Easy like Sunday morning, as they say. If nothing else, it will be something to satisfy your hunger until you make it to that champagne brunch later. Sunday Morning Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup 365 Whole Foods brand chopped frozen spinach 1/2 cup Pitaya Foods aloe vera chunks 1 teaspoon of Naoki Matcha powder 1 cup Signature Costco brand unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 scoop of Agent Nateur Holi (mane) Hair, Skin, Nails Supplement 1 scoop of Sakara Greens+Protein Protein powder 2 tablespoons of Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons of Trader Joe’s brand blue agave Pinch of Natierra Himalayan pink salt Method Add almond milk to the blender. The add all other ingredients. Blend until smooth. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: none-elegance in simplicity and the flavors make up for no garnish Where to buy the goods? Many can be found on Blonde Behind the Bucket storefront. *I may receive compensation for eligible purchases.
The Vera This bottle of Ritual Zero Proof was gifted to me. Introducing the first of many recipes to come with this alcohol alternative. You won’t miss the alcohol. In case you were wondering. The flavors are specific and pronounced without being overpowering. Most certainly comparable to the spirit intended to mimic when mixed. This summer slushy will be a go-to for sure for those I don’t feel like drinking for whatever reason days. Cheers! The Vera! The Vera Ingredients 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative 1 1/2 cups of Pitaya Foods frozen aloe vera chunks 1/2 cup of fresh organic cucumber and a ribbon to garnish 1/2 oz agave (I used a Whole Foods brand 365) 1 whole fresh washed green lime (only need half for this recipe) Salt for the rim of the glass Taste testing .. it’s good. It’s good. Some behind the scenes before the method.. Method Wash cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully slide vertically from top to bottom of the cucumber with light pressure to create two or three ribbons. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cut a lime in half. Use a lime to moisten the rim the glass. Add salt to a saucer and roll the glass in salt and set aside. Refrigerating your salt rimmed glass a superior choice. Put a cold thing in a cold thing keeps the original cold thing cold. Besides you know you love a frosted glass. Save the half for the finishing squeeze once the drink is in the glass. Rough slice the cucumber. Skin on is my vote. Add to blending machine with all other ingredients. Blend until smooth slushy consistency. No ice needed as the frozen aloe vera chunks the « ice ». Remove the glass and cucumber garnishes from refrigerator. Pour slushy mixture into the glass. Top with garnish. Squeeze the juice from the fresh lime used to rim the glass pre salt for brightness, over the drink. Glass: Glass bucket glass. Melamine if pool side. Garnish: Cucumber ribbons Where to buy some of the goods in this post? Blonde Behind the Bucket I may receive compensation for eligible purchases.
11/14 Smoothie 11/14 Smoothie Ingredients 1 Cup of Vanilla Oat milk 1Cup of Frozen Strawberries 1/2 Frozen Banana 1 Pitaya Foods Dragon Fruit Frozen Packet 3 Tablespoons Hemp Seeds + some for the glass rim Manuka honey for the glass I Scoop of Agent Nateur & Dr. Will Cole Holi Mane CollagenPowder I Scoop of Sprouts Living Epic Vanilla Lucuma Protein Powder Method Add some hemp seeds to a saucer. Using a pastry brush, the back of a spoon or your fingers rim the glass with Manuka Doctor multifloral 80+mgo honey. Dip the honey rimmed glass into the hemp seeds. Set aside. The honey tastes great and is an excellent adhesive for the seeds. Add all other ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glass Glass: pretty coupe glass (the one photographed is from Crate & Barrel Garnish: manuka honey with hemp seeds
Pink Smoothie Pink Smoothie Ingredients 1 Cup of unsweetened soy milk 1 frozen banana 1/2 Cup of chilled chopped red beets (cooked or raw) 1/2 Cup of frozen mango chunks 1/2 Cup of frozen pineapple chunks 5-8 Dates (pitted and soaked in water) 2 Tablespoons of cashew butter 2 Tablespoons of dark maple syrup 1 Tablespoons of coconut oil 1/8 Tablespoons of Himalayan pink salt 1/4 Tablespoons of turmeric A few dashes of fresh ground black pepper Handful of skin on raw almonds Very large handful of fresh washed and cleaned spinach leaves Large handful of coconut flakes Method Soak your dates in water to softer before adding to the blender. Add all ingredients to a blending machine. I use Cuisinart. Blend together until smooth. Voilà . Glass: fun colored glass (my glass is a vintage poppy trail china glass from 1970s) Garnish: toasted coconut flake, shaved beets, chia seeds, shaved cashews-whatever you like or no garnish at all Where to buy Cuisinart, ingredients and stuffs? Well, if you are going to visit Amazon.. Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront has the goods. *** I may earn commissions from eligible purchases
My Orange Juice Just look at it. Isn’t it beautiful. Up close and last looks before the gulp.. It’s light bright sweet slightly savory and energizing. Perfect for a cool early morning or midafternoon pick me up as the season changes. It’s autumnal colors certainly signaling fall is here and hinting Halloween is around the corner. No matter the season, drink happy. My Orange Juice 1 1/2 cups of baby carrots 1 medium knob of ginger 2 Granny Smith apples 1/2 naval orange Fresh ground black pepper, dried turmeric powder and manuka honey for the rim of the glass. Method Paint or roll your glass rim with PRI Manuka honey 10+. Set aside. Add dried turmeric powder and several turns of the fresh pepper from the grinder to a saucer. Mix together using your finger or a fork. Twist and roll the honey coated rim of the glass into the pepper turmeric mixture. Refrigerate while you juice. Wash fruit. Add all to a juicer. I use Omega. If you don’t have a juicer use a blending machine and strain with a cheese cloth or coffee filter. Add juice to the prepared glass and enjoy. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: black pepper and turmeric Where to buy? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront *** I may receive commissions from eligible purchases
Could’ve Been Smoothie Could’ve Been Smoothie Ingredients 3 tablespoons of carob powder 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries 1/3 cup of raw cashews 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or scrape a vanilla pod 3-5 pitted dates (size varies) 1 1/2 frozen bananas 1/2 of a frozen green apple without skin 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons of Ancient Nutrition multi collagen protein 2 tablespoons of agave or honey Method Reserve a few slices of bananas and some cocoa nibs for garnish. Add all ingredients to a blender. Combine until smooth. Pour into bucket glass and garnish. Glass: bucket glass Garnish: fresh slices banana and cacao nibs Bar Chef Notes: Carob is often used as a substitute for chocolate, especially by those who are sensitive to chocolate or caffeine. The flavor of carob is earthy and not as bitter as chocolate, with a slight natural sweetness. It has a distinct taste and is often lower in calories than chocolate. Where to buy the good? You know bucket glasses, blending machine, carob powder and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront *I may earn commissions from eligible purchases
10:38 am Smoothie 1 cup of California Farms evaporated milk a great option and tart flavor when out of other animal and plant based milks 5 tablespoons of cacao nibs provide a crunchy texture and earthy taste 1 frozen chopped banana for sweetness vitamin packed velvety mouth feel 1/2 cup of frozen black cherries for the anti-inflammatory deliciousness 2 tablespoons of tropical hibiscus collagen powder to aid in cushioning joints with floral notes and who doesn’t want that in a smoothie 1 scoop of Vega vanilla protein and greens because lets face it we need more greens 1/4 cup of flat pellegrino from the can from yesterday because minerals and I needed a little more fluidity and the can was open on the counter from yesterday’s Campari Crush 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper optional but recommended as it’s that extra something and heart smart Method Add all ingredients to a blending machine. Blend until smooth. Pour in to bucket glass of choice. Spoon for consuming prevents brain freeze. Glass: bucket glass of choice Garnish: none
My All American Sweet Potatoes Protein Smoothie All American Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup of mixed yellow and white sweet potatoes 1/2 Tablespoon AllSpice 1/2 Tablespoon of ground ginger 1/2 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon 1 Tablespoon of Nutritional Yeast 2 Tablespoons of Raw Agave Nectar 6 Ounces of Evaporated Milk 1 Cup of Pecans 1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa Nibs Pinch of Himalayan pink salt Method For the sweet potatoes Cut two large sweet potatoes (one yellow and one orange) with the skin on. Roast in the oven until soft. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool. They can cool in the pan. Peel the skin, cut into chunks, and place them into a zip-lock style storage bag or sealable freezer safe container. Freeze overnight. In the Cuisinart To Go cylinder, add all ingredients in no particular order. Blend on high. Top with Thompson raisins and three marshmallows. I light the marshmallows with a butane torch for a campfire feel. Sprinkle pecans on top. Pro tip: toast the pecans slightly Bar Chef Notes: Pecans don’t provide as much protein (about half) as almond butter or peanut butter, but when combined with nutritional yeast… Substituting with other nut butters will alter the taste of the recipe. This smoothie is a warm, fun, filling, and delicious treat that can be enjoyed on the go as a meal replacement or for adding fat and calories to your diet. Regardless, with every sip, you’ll crave more. A spoon is recommended. I always like a spoon. Where to buy the goods? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront, of course. I may receive compensation from this post. Thank you.