{Biggest Loser Recipe}The Sarah Bear Smoothie

A little back history on the name…

The “Sarah Bear Smoothie” is my one claim to fame on the Ranch! Getting a food named after me was a victory that I hoped for but hardly believed could happen because I struggled so much in the cooking department while on the show. We were required to cook for ourselves on the Ranch and the kitchen was always kept stocked with the best foods available. Meal time was fun and exciting for most Biggest Loser contestants, but I would end up staring blankly into the refrigerator for the entire hour having no idea what to make—and in the end copying someone else's meal. 

When someone would invent a certain dish that became popular amongst the crowd, we would name it after that player. Because I couldn't come up with anything new on my own, my day would basically consist of eating the Irene for breakfast, the Courtney for lunch, and either the Justin or the Jay-bird for dinner (recipes that I will for sure be sharing!). You get the idea. So, you can imagine my overwhelming joy when I invented this smoothie and everyone loved it so much they started calling it "the Sarah Bear"! I was ecstatic! Not only did it receive my name—which made me feel cooler than Lady Gaga—but it was also given the best breakfast award AND the best dessert award. And since it received both awards I feel justified now in eating it for both breakfast AND dessert in the same day. It's just that good. Enjoy!

The Sarah Bear Smoothie

• 2 cups of frozen strawberries
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt
• Sweeten to taste with Truvia

Once again, I busted out the Magic Bullet (you can use a regular blender if you’re cool like that). Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend.  That’s it!

It’s Bob and Jillian approved so you must try it… and let me know what you think!

The Mocktail…EVERYONE’S Friend

I have to admit that I don’t partake in the traditional bubbly at the new year, but I am a MOCKTAIL lover!  As a child I grew up with a mom who was always concocting fun drinks for us girls.  You know, a girl cannot live on a Shirley Temple alone.  We called them Spritzers and she was always very creative. 

Jamie and I have come up with a few Spritzers for you as you ring in the New Year tomorrow.

White Grape Spritzer

• 1 part White Grape Juice
• 1 part Ginger Ale

This is a perfect bit of bubbly to toast the New Year and much cheaper that the sparkling cider alternative.

Cranberry Lime Spritzer

• 1 part Cranberry Juice
• 1 part Ginger Ale
• A squeeze of lime

I am a lime lover so this is one of my favorites!

Blueberry Pomegranate Spritzer

• 1 part Blueberry Pomegranate Juice
• 2 parts Ginger Ale
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds

The color with this one is stunning!

Sour Apple Spritzer

• 1 part Sour Apple imitation liqueur (I like the Pucker brand)
• 3 parts Ginger Ale
• Garnish with cherries

Huge fan of this one as well.  Who needs an Appletini  when you can have a Sour Apple Spritzer?

Now, don’t forget the details…

…add some fun embellishments to your stemware.  Ribbon, tulle, Divine Twine… get creative!  I also used my new Silhouette SD to etch my stemware and bottle. (Santa was very good to me this year!!)

However you choose to welcome the New Year—at a glamorous party or snuggled in bed with your sweetheart—know that we here at WhipperBerry wish you a fabulous New Year!!

Kisses…

Heather, Jamie, Emily, Whitney, Erin, Kristin, Katie & Christene

White Hot Chocolate

I found this recipe a while ago, and it has already become a favorite. What a wonderful treat for the chilly season!

White Hot Chocolate (from allrecipes.com)

2 cups whipping cream
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 oz) package white chocolate chips – Note: this recipe tastes the best with a premium white chocolate chip, not vanilla flavored chips.

 
Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and white chocolate chips in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chips are melted. Stir again before serving.

Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes, as desired. Makes ten servings.

Jamie’s Family Cocoa Recipe

• 2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. cocoa powder
• 1/2 c. non-dairy creamer
• dash salt

Mix all ingredients and store in an air-tight container. For an 8 oz. serving, mix 1/4 c. of mix with 3/4 c. of boiling water. Serves 12.

For Heather’s gift presentation idea click here. Enjoy!

{Halloween Table} Layered Sherbet Potion

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
• ½ frozen blackberries
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 quart orange sherbet, softened
• ½ cup orange juice

In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, blackberries, and milk. Cover and blend until smooth. In a bowl, combine sherbet and orange juice. Layer berry and sherbet mixtures into each of 6 chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

Serves 6