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Showing posts with label Drinks. Show all posts

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

Pumpkin Spice Latte
 
To make this latte as legit as possible you need an espresso machine. If you don't have one I suggest purchasing one asap!! Many many years ago when I was in Australia I worked at a great place called The Pier in Port Melbourne. There I learned how to make killer coffees. I had many sent back as Aussie sure do know there coffee but after being trained by the best I figured it out.
So easy and delish. Just add a 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin puree to you milk. Froth and add espresso. I add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and a teaspoon of agave nectar.
If you don’t have a espresso machine I found this recipe below.
1. Make Pumpkin Milk
1 c milk
1/4 heaping cup pumpkin puree (more if you really love pumpkin)
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend, or to taste
1 tsp cinnamon, or to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract
sweetener of choice, to taste
Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg, ginger, garam masala, cardamom, or other warming spices to taste
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
Optional: Warm the finished pumpkin milk mixture in the microwave or on the stovetop (I do a quick nuke of about 1 minute)
2. Pour 1 c of brewed coffee into a mug and pour half the pumpkin milk mixture over the top of the coffee and enjoy.
As both recipes are healthier and cheaper than the Starbucks pumpkin latte you will notice a little puree on the bottom.  No biggie J
Enjoy
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ICED GREEN TEA

ICED GREEN TEA




Skip the latte and reach for an iced green tea. There is a chemical called catechin which is found in green tea - it can boost metabolism and increase fat burn. This drink is the bomb. I add mint as it gives it a cool refreshing taste and a little agave nectar for sweetness.


Based on a 1 liter pitcher I add 2 green tea bags, Steep Green Tea, leave on counter till it cools down. Add 2 tablespoons washed and ripped mint a teaspoon of agave nectar and chill in fridge. Pour over a tall glass of ice and enjoy!





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THE BUZZING BANANA

Ladies & Gentlemen, I introduce to you... THE BUZZING BANANA!!! If your bananas are starting to get to ripe, don't throw them out. Put them in your freezer, they will last for months. Yes the bananas may look black, frozen and yucky but they are ideal for this recipe!!! If you haven't used all your coffee from your morning percolator, store the remaining coffee in a container in your fridge. Now - Please welcome a healthy morning smoothie .......THE BUZZING BANANA
 
 
Ingredients:

1 cup of coffee. (yesterday's coffee stored in fridge)
1 banana, peeled. (use a ripened frozen banana)
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup of Ice



Directions:

- 5 minutes before you plan to mix your smoothie, take one banana out of the freezer. Cut peeled banana in half and place in blender. Add yogurt and cocoa powder. Then pack with ice. Pour chilled coffee on top.

Blend until smooth.




Enjoy in a frosted glass!
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