Our Favorite Healthy Breakfast Ideas

by Cascade Ice on October 16, 2020

With the Fall season comes the feeling that life gets back into more of a “routine” again, and even though it hasn’t been a typical year, people are looking for ways to bring a healthy balance to their lives when so much is uncertain. Starting your day off on the right foot with a healthy breakfast is one way to maintain a healthy balance and increase your chances of having a great day!

A healthy breakfast should be high in protein so that it gives you lasting energy throughout the morning, and should also be low in sugar, so that you don’t crash. The first two recipes below can be made in advance, to make your mornings even easier while you’re on the go. Check out our recipes for delicious, healthier options for breakfast:

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

½ cup Old fashioned oats

½ cup almond milk

½ cup chopped apple

Dash of fresh lemon juice 

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon honey 

Combine oats and almond milk in a jar. Coat the apple with the lemon juice and add to the jar, sprinkling cinnamon on top. Chill overnight in the refrigerator. When you wake up, stir, top with honey and enjoy! 

Veggie Frittata Muffins

8 eggs

⅓ cup almond milk

½ teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper 

2 large handfuls of chopped fresh spinach 

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 cup chopped onion

⅓ cup crumbled feta

Set oven to 350°F and prep muffin pan with cooking spray. In a bowl, scramble eggs with almond milk, salt and pepper. Fill each muffin space ½ full, and divide the spinach, tomatoes, onions and feta and pour on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Store extras in the fridge and simply microwave when you’re ready to eat them!

Green Machine Smoothie

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

½ cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Kiwi Strawberry

1 frozen banana

1 cup spinach

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 vanilla protein powder

Blend all ingredients together thoroughly, pour in favorite cup and enjoy!

What’s your favorite go-to healthy breakfast? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

by Cascade Ice on October 16, 2020

Need a cocktail recipe that will warm you up and satisfy a few of your closest friends or family? This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and sweet cranberries, along with warm fall spices. It’s a perfect way to end a day of pumpkin patch visiting or apple picking while officially welcoming the Autumn season!

Not only can you make a big batch in advance and store it in your fridge (make sure to have the champagne on hand when you’re ready!) but it’s also low-sugar and low-calories. You could even make it without the alcohol for an even lighter version, and add more Cascade Ice Sparkling Water! We simply can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than with a glass of this sparkling sangria. Cheers!

Cascade Ice Sparkling Autumn Sangria

Bottle of Chardonnay

Bottle of Champagne or prosecco

1/2 cup ginger simple syrup 

1 1/2 cups apple cider

2 bottles of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate 

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

2 apples, thinly sliced

2 cups of fresh cranberries

1 orange, thinly sliced 

Combine all the ingredients except the champagne, Cascade Ice and garnishes in a large pitcher and stir. Chill the concoction for at least 10 hours. Store the sangria in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours. When you’re ready to serve, pour the bottle of prosecco and bottles of Cascade Ice into the sangria and pour in glass of your choice, garnished with apple and orange slices, and topped with fresh cranberries.

 

Have you ever made a sangria before? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Welcome the Fall Season with our Pumpkin Citrus Cider!

by Cascade Ice on September 25, 2020

It’s that time of year again! It’s officially fall, which means you can dig out your favorite sweater, look for falling leaves, and whip up everything pumpkin-flavored in celebration of the season. One of our favorite things to do when the weather starts turning cooler outside is create a new cider drink with our favorite Cascade Ice Sparkling Water flavors. 

You’ll love this take on a classic cider recipe, which includes a citrus twist – perfect for transitioning into Fall. And of course, it’s low-sugar and low-calorie, and can even be made without alcohol!

Cascade Ice Pumpkin Citrus Cider

1.5 oz of Spiced Rum

1/2 oz Allspice liqueur

3 oz Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade 

2 oz pumpkin puree

Fresh lemon for garnish, if desired

Ice 

Put the pumpkin puree in your glass of choice, adding rum and liqueur on top. Mix thoroughly, then add ice. Pour Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Lemonade over the top, and garnish with a lemon or lemon peel. Feel free to add fresh lemon juice if you prefer more of a citrus taste. Cheers!

What’s your favorite drink to welcome the fall season? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Enjoy the Last Few Days of Summer with our Summer Fruit Spritzer

by Cascade Ice on September 8, 2020

Photo courtesy Instagram user @styledwildandhangry

With just a few weeks of summer left, now is the time to enjoy some cocktails outside, whether it’s your backyard, a patio, or picnic at the park. And with the warmer temperature comes the desire for a refreshing drink without all the added sugars, syrups and heavy additives and calories. Our friend @StyledWildandHangry whipped up this absolutely delicious cocktail recently and the setup is definitely Martha Stewart-inspired!

See below for a refreshing end-of-summer cocktail that is flavorful, low-calorie and low-sugar. 

 

Summer Fruit Spritzer

Ice

1 ounce tequila 

1/4 ounce orange liqueur 

3 ounces Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Organic Black Raspberry

Fresh pineapple

Fresh blueberries

Fresh mint

Muddle fresh blueberries, mint and pineapple in desired cocktail glass, adding ice over the top. Pour in tequila and orange liqueur, and top with Cascade Ice Sparkling Water. Gently stir and enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to soak in the last days of summer? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.