Fire up your 4th of July Holiday with a Red, White and Blue Layered Cocktail

by Cascade Ice on July 2, 2021

The Independence Day holiday is the time of year to make a really big bang if you’re hosting a get-together. That’s why we’ve pulled out all the stops to help you make a cocktail that will have your guests begging for more (and asking for the recipe!). 

While you can make the original version of this cocktail with alcohol, you can also make some small adjustments to the ingredients to enjoy a booze-free, festive drink for the perfect 4th of July! Read on for how to whip up a Red, White and Blue Layered Cocktail.

Cascade Ice Red, White and Blue Layered Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 cup of ice 

2 oz. of Grenadine (Sub with cranberry juice for non-alcoholic)

2 oz. of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Coconut

2 oz. of blue curacao (Sub with blue sports drink for non-alcoholic)

Directions: 

Fill glass with ice. Pour the grenadine in the glass first, followed slowly by the Cascade Ice Sparkling Water. Finish by carefully pouring the blue curacao on the top of the glass. Finally, slowly pour the blue Powerade to the top of the glass. Insert a straw and garnish with fresh fruit (if desired) and serve!Have you ever made a unique holiday cocktail to serve your guests? Tell us in the comments below or share a photo! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Celebrate National Fruit and Vegetables Month with this Powerhouse Smoothie Recipe

by Cascade Ice on June 4, 2021

June is National Fruit and Vegetables month, and you know we must celebrate! Every balanced diet needs a good dose of fresh fruits and vegetables – after all, they’re chock full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that ward off disease and premature aging. Alongside a balanced diet, regular servings of fruits and vegetables can even help you manage your weight for a lifetime of good health.

But what if you don’t like the taste of spinach, or you just can’t fathom how you’d achieve your daily requirement of fruits and vegetables while you manage a busy lifestyle? That’s simple – enter our Powerhouse Fruit and Veggie Smoothie!

All you need is access to fresh ingredients, as well as a blender. The great thing about smoothies is that you add what you like and leave out what you don’t like, and many protein powders on the market today are organic and taste great – making them a perfect addition to a fruit and vegetable smoothie. It’s also best to prep your ingredients in advance. Perhaps purchase some reusable freezer storage bags and start an “assembly line” using all the ingredients. That way, all you have to do is pull a bag out of the freezer when you need a quick, protein-packed, filling smoothie. Here’s what you’ll need:

Cascade Ice Powerhouse Fruit and Veggie Smoothie  

Ingredients

1.5 cups of spinach leaves

1 cup of kale

½ cup of strawberries

½ cup of blueberries

3 tbsp. organic protein powder in flavor of your choice

½ cup of almond or oat milk

½ cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Kiwi Strawberry 

2 tbsp. Peanut butter or almond butter

Blend all ingredients together thoroughly, pour in glass and enjoy!

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Celebrate National Wine Day with this Red Wine Berry Spritz

by Cascade Ice on May 25, 2021

When it comes to having a cocktail, most people prefer to keep things simple, reaching for a beer, cocktail in a can, or a glass of wine. After all, it’s hard to go wrong with a good glass of wine!

In celebration of National Wine Day today, we thought of a simple, refreshing way to partake with our Cascade Ice Red Wine Berry Spritz – a low-sugar, bubbly beverage that can be enjoyed any time of year.

If you haven’t tried Cascade Ice Sparkling Water, it’s a perfect way to cut back on calories from traditional sugary, heavy cocktails. After all, many times we absentmindedly consume more calories when we drink them, rather than eat them. Sparkling waters like Cascade Ice are a great substitute for juice or regular soda in most cocktails, and adding fresh fruit takes it up a notch by adding extra flavor, vitamins, and nutritional content. Check out our recipe below and share a photo or comment if you make it!

Cascade Ice Red Wine Berry Spritz

1 cup of red wine

4 oz. Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in Wild Berry

1 cup of ice

Frozen strawberries and raspberries

Using a large, wide wine glass, add frozen berries to the bottom. Add ice, pour wine, then top with Cascade Ice and give a gentle stir. Sip and enjoy! Remember to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your photos with us!

Four Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Keep you Powered Throughout the Morning

by Cascade Ice on May 21, 2021

Even if you feel like most mornings are a race to the finish line, breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. The key to making sure you don’t skip it altogether as you’re trying to get out the door or start your stay-at-home work day? Having something delicious (yet still healthy!) to look forward to, that will keep you satisfied the entire morning. 

Not only does a healthy breakfast help set the tone for your day, but it can give you the energy you need for your brain to work optimally, and it can help prevent overeating and poor food choices the remainder of the day. But what to make when you simply grab for the cereal and coffee each morning? We have some fun ideas! Read on for some of our delicious ideas for healthy, filling breakfasts.

 

Protein-Packed Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1.5 cups of rolled or steel cut oats

½ cup of almond milk

½ cup of peanut butter or nut butter of your choice

1 scoop of vegan protein powder (vanilla flavor works best)

1 tbsp. Chia seeds

2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup

Sliced banana

¼ cup of almonds, pecans or other nuts

Directions:

Mix almond milk and chia seeds into oats and cook on high in the microwave for 1 minute, 20 seconds. Add peanut butter and protein powder and stir well. Top with honey, sliced banana and nuts.

 

Breakfast Tacos

Ingredients:

4 slices of turkey bacon

4 eggs

½ an onion, chopped or sliced

2 tbsp. Olive oil

½ an avocado, mashed or sliced

¼ cup of cheese (we recommend cheddar, but you can use any kind you like!)

2 corn or flour tortillas

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Salsa

Directions:

Heat up pan and olive oil and add eggs and onions. Scramble until fully cooked. Cook bacon according to package directions (usually 350 in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Add eggs to the tortillas and top with bacon, avocado, cheese, cilantro and salsa (if desired). Makes 2 tacos. 

 

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

Ingredients:

2 cups of frozen spinach or kale

½ cup of frozen fruit (strawberries, mangos, blueberries, and raspberries are great choices!)

½ cup of almond milk

½ cup of Cascade Ice Sparkling Water in flavor or your choice 

1 scoop of vegan protein powder (vanilla flavor works best)

¼ cup of peanut butter or nut butter

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth, serve topped with fresh fruit or a mint spring for garnish.

 

Paleo Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

3 eggs

1.5 grated fresh zucchini

2 cups almond flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ cup organic applesauce

1 tsp. Cinnamon

2 tbsp. Maple syrup

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl until combined well. Mix all wet ingredients together separately. Slowly stir wet mixture into dry mixture until the batter is combined. Slowly pour the batter into a greased bread loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes at 350 degrees. When toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready! Cover and store in a dry area, and cut off slices as desired. Enjoy!

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