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Chocolate Tea Latte

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SNOW! Yay! My family is so excited. As am I. The grayness and death or everything outside was starting to wear on me. Plus, the sun is now shining which combined with the white snow makes for happier days.

If you need to warm up with a little treat, I have just the thing. London fogs became an obsession of mine after doing a stint without coffee. And by stint I mean like two days cause I can’t do without my coffee. Anyways, london fog or earl grey tea lattes are just a bit sweet and so delicious. Well this version is just that but I specifically use chocolate hemp milk as the creamer. You can froth it with an immersion blender but it certainly isn’t necessary.

Chocolate Tea Latte
 
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Recipe type: Drink
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup boiling hot water
  • 2 earl grey tea bags
  • ½ cup chocolate hemp milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Steep tea bags in hot water for about 5 minutes
  2. Add remaining ingredients
  3. Froth with immersion blender if desired

 

Cranberry Apple Smoothie

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This house is SOOOO excited for Thanksgiving! We’ve been talking about what we are thankful for, donating goods and volunteering our time, and of course I’ve been cooking up a storm trying new recipes. I try really hard not to get overwhelmed with all the to-do’s this time of year by writing and planning a ton. It sounds counter-intuitive I know but just getting it out of my head and onto some paper or in my phone calms my nerves. I never considered myself a planner until I had kids and I think this is because everything else involving kids is totally unpredictable and out of your control. I mean, how many times a year can a child come down with some sickness and an entire week can be gone? I know mine excel at that in the winter.

One thing I know is having a smoothie five days a week for breakfast has really streamlined our morning routine. Gosh I sound like such a dork but it’s so true! I always have some sort of frozen fruit, juice or milk alternative on hand, some protein additions and wa-la! Breakfast is served. I thought up this recipe after realizing I only consume cranberries this time of year which needs to change. Did you know they are considered healthier than spinach?! According to WebMD they have more antioxidants which make them disease fighters. (See reference to kid sickness above.)

 

Cranberry Apple Smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Smoothie
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 small apple, preferably a sweet red variety
  • ½ cup carrot juice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup coconut milk (I used Thai Kitchen, canned)
  • 1 scoop or tablespoon collagen or protein powder of your preference
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon hemp or chia seeds
  • 2 walnuts
  • 5 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend for a minute. Serve immediately or freeze into cube.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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ChocolateCherrySmoothieI'm in the midst of garage sale set-up. Holy Hannah is it a ton of work!! And man it's bittersweet seeing all of the old baby clothes and gear getting another home. It makes this Mom an emotional mess. So that led me to this amazing recipe. -----Chocolate. In a jar. Yes, it's so satisfying and a wonderful mid-day snack when you need a big boost OR a tear-catcher. Whatever the reason, I'll have you know it's also good for your body. Packed with lots of good fats, protein and flavor, making it almost feel like a treat.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Smoothie
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 banana
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup frozen cherries
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2½ cups almond, coconut or hemp milk
  • 2 T cocoa
  • 1 T almond butter
  • 1 T hemp seeds
  • optional ¼ cup POM juice
Instructions
  1. Blend all ingredients together

Hippy Dippy Chai

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HippyDippyChaiSomedays you just want to drink something warm and fuzzy, or something that makes you warm and fuzzy. Heehee. I had told myself I was going to steer clear of beverages since I don’t think it’s my strong suit. However, this concoction came about by accident after craving a rich White Russian and it turned out so incredibly good. The seasonal Third Street Festivus Chai is key. I had tried it last year and fell in love right before it was gone from stores. I might have to buy a case before the holidays are over. All I want for Christmas is lots and lots of chai.

Hope everyone has a happy, healthy holiday!!

Hippy Dippy Chai
 
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Recipe type: Drink
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 3 ounces chai
  • 3 ounces hemp milk
  • 1 jigger (1.5 ounces) Grand Marnier
  • a dash of orange bitters (optional)
  • a dash of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients and heat to preference.