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Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes You Don’t Have to Wait Until Summer to Enjoy!

by Cascade Ice on January 21, 2020

Popsicles often bring to mind the thought of splashing in a pool and basking in summer sunlight. But popsicles are a refreshing treat you can enjoy all year round, especially when they don’t compromise your health and fitness goals!

Instead of buying store-bought popsicles that are often laden with extra sugar and additives, you can easily make them from the comfort of your own home with the right ingredients. Stop by your local grocery store to purchase popsicle molds (or a quick visit to Amazon.com), and check out the recipes below for ideas on how to make your homemade popsicles both healthy and delectably delicious!

Berry Lemon Dazzle

1 cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Raspberry Lemonade

½ cup of fresh raspberries

2 tbsp of lemon flavored greek yogurt

Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly, fill popsicle molds. Freeze for 3 hours, and enjoy!

 

Coco Loco Pop

1 cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut

½ cup of chopped pineapple (canned or fresh)

2 tbsp of coconut flavored greek yogurt

Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly, fill popsicle molds. Freeze for 3 hours, and enjoy!

 

Have you ever made homemade popsicles? Which recipe will you try? Tell us in the comments below, and share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram


Holiday Drinks with ‘Fall Over Fashion’

by Cascade Ice on December 12, 2019

Whether you’re entertaining for family or friends during the holiday season, or simply want something fun and different at the end of a long holiday week, it’s a great idea to have cocktail ideas on hand. Holiday drinks are usually syrupy-sweet and heavy, with a lot of added calories and fat. Why not change it up this holiday season by trying out these ideas for light, refreshing cocktails (and mocktails!) that will put you in the spirit! 

Below are two easy-to-create ideas from our friend Amira at Fall Over Fashion

Cranberry Sangria

Ingredients:

Bottle of red wine 

Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Cranberry Pomegranate flavor

Rosemary, sugar, and cranberries for garnish 

In a pitcher, combine wine, Cascade Ice Cranberry Pomegranate Sparkling Water, and ice. Stir and serve with rosemary, fresh cranberries and for a little more sweetness, sugar on the rim of the glass.

 

White Christmas

Vodka

Bottle of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut flavor

Rosemary, sugar, and lime for garnish.

In a glass, combine two shots of vodka (you can add more if you like it stronger), Cascade Ice Coconut Sparkling Water, ice, and stir! Serve with rosemary and lime. Again, for a little more sweetness and tang add sugar and lime on the rim of the glass.You can easily skip the alcohol and enjoy these drinks with these fun garnish ideas. Will you be entertaining for the holidays? What type of drinks do you plan to serve? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own creation! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


It’s National Cookie Day! Celebrate with these Healthy Cookie Ingredient Swaps!

by Cascade Ice on December 4, 2019

It’s National Cookie Day! What better way to celebrate than to whip up a batch of homemade cookies? While sugar tends to be the main ingredient in most cookie recipes, you can get creative with alternatives to make them easier on your diet. Check out our handy list below for some easy baking ingredient alternatives. Happy snacking!

Unsweetened applesauce – Swap one cup of unsweetened applesauce for one cup of sugar to drastically slash fat and calories. Try it in oatmeal cookies!

Honey – If you’re simply looking to lessen the amount of sugar in a recipe, honey is the way to go! Honey is full of nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and won’t send your blood sugar soaring. For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 cup of honey.

Wheat flour – Skipping the traditional white flour used in most cookie recipes and swapping with whole wheat flour can save you from consuming empty calories and refined carbs. To make the switch, sub in one cup of wheat flour for one cup of white flour for a healthier alternative.

Bananas – Can you believe the mashed bananas can make an easy swap for butter? Bananas contain potassium and their sweet flavor makes it perfect for baking. Simply replace a cup of butter with 3/4 cup of pureed banana in your cookie recipe. 

And of course, what goes better with a cookie than an ice-cold beverage? Cascade Ice Sparkling Water comes in 18 flavor combinations to complement your favorite kind of cookie. Check out our full flavor lineup here!

Will you be enjoying cookies today? What kind? Tell us in the comments below, or share a photo of your own healthy ingredient swap! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram


Beat the Heat with Refreshing Slushes!

by Cascade Ice on August 9, 2018

Summer can get HOT! Don’t let it get to you. Try these new Cascade Ice creations and find a pool to cool off in.

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Lemon Berry Slush:

This recipe could not be easier and it’s also calorie FREE! All you need to do is blend 2 bottles of Cascade Ice Lemonade, 2 bottles of Cascade Ice Wild Berry and 2 cups ice. Blend for 4 minutes and there you have it! Feel free to add basil or mint for looks.

 

Peach Lemonade Slush:

Peaches are perfect for the summer so head to the market and pick out the best-looking ones for this recipe! Start by blending together 2 cups of ice, 1 bottle of Cascade Ice Peach Mango and 1 bottle of Cascade Ice Lemonade for 4 minutes. Then slice 1 peach and add it to the mixture. Blend for an additional 1 ½ minutes. Cheers!

 

Pomegranate Cherry Limeade Slush:

This slush will have you craving more! Start by blending 2 cups of ice with 1 bottle of Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry and 1 bottle of Cascade Ice Cherry Limeade for 4 minutes. Then, blend in about 6 seedless cherries and enjoy! Add a lemon slice for flavor and looks!

 

If you try these recipes feel free to share your thoughts or post a picture to our Facebook page! Visit cascadeicewater.com to see our entire flavor lineup and find a retailer near you on our Where to Buy Page. Cascade Ice has opportunities to win free samples on FacebookTwitter and Instagram – so make sure to follow us!