3 Healthy Fall Drinks that wont add to your waistline

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>3 Healthy Fall Drinks that wont add to your waistline</b></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RHdpvLPHSH6ih_6yAjAaMpAGx1fP12C8NmJbqBxJToWpGzb5DM0y5w2lTEkPjg5ZVDi-kBkDrEAz_9QK0iBOCqwos8PtWk-R2KnsEPK8VKWRnq-vvcjDvfoXT4zVseyVWnoIG6d9x2jf/s1600/12074592_10208102280900496_2526835144242034043_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 3 Healthy Fall Drinks that wont add to your waistline" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RHdpvLPHSH6ih_6yAjAaMpAGx1fP12C8NmJbqBxJToWpGzb5DM0y5w2lTEkPjg5ZVDi-kBkDrEAz_9QK0iBOCqwos8PtWk-R2KnsEPK8VKWRnq-vvcjDvfoXT4zVseyVWnoIG6d9x2jf/s640/12074592_10208102280900496_2526835144242034043_n.jpg" title=" 3 Healthy Fall Drinks that wont add to your waistline" width="480" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">The weather is turning cold here in Pittsburgh. I am admiring the changes in the leaves but, not looking forward to the cooler temperatures. I am constantly cold. There is nothing better than relaxing with a hot mug in your hands to warm up. Specialty beverages from coffee shops and cafes often have a lot of hidden sugar and calories. To live a healthier life and start every day on a warm note, make these 3 fall drinks at home!</span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-0c158441-720d-1d7a-0039-c8b6070243c3" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /> </span></b> </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Spiced Chai </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV94q6TfMfqp2du3SkGSfRFS3MsOYX8fNkoy4JfTqkqO9Vz0hyphenhyphenwnTJvK6cMQNwu4U1yK4qnMwL3_-g3IK4meV9v3mt0uJxQquf9uzraDZ9nTp8XJkzyXDjcYQLu3lRv3wYc4YYNSctNcJo/s1600/chai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Fall Drinks - Spiced Chai" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV94q6TfMfqp2du3SkGSfRFS3MsOYX8fNkoy4JfTqkqO9Vz0hyphenhyphenwnTJvK6cMQNwu4U1yK4qnMwL3_-g3IK4meV9v3mt0uJxQquf9uzraDZ9nTp8XJkzyXDjcYQLu3lRv3wYc4YYNSctNcJo/s640/chai.jpg" title="Healthy Fall Drinks - Spiced Chai" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first fall drink is a deliciously warm cinnamon infused spiced chai with cardamom, ginger, and cloves. This spiced chai mix can be prepared in bulk and stored for months. It could make a great holiday gift as well. The following recipe makes approximately 20 servings. This specialty fall drink will warm you up and delight your senses! </span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /> </span></b> </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3 cups nonfat dry milk powder</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cups sugar in the raw</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup instant tea, unsweetened</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">¾ cup powdered creamer</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp ground ginger</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp cinnamon</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp cardamom, ground</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tsp cloves, ground</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /> </span></b> </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Simply combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients become powdery. Store in an airtight container! To prepare for drinking, take 3 tablespoons of pre-made mix and stir into 1 cup of boiling water. Enjoy with a blanket and a book. </span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /> </b></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>PALEO PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE</b></span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /> </b></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /> </b></span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /> </b></span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWL5Ytz568qxg_sBXNbHyv9i9BlYReaPzmrb6mFWTbKVgOXby7xwK_pGM5Vwlvlm1MM93H0oIe5lQk6NfiGXTWF-7LxjqeRKPwPcROd30Tuv61C_xii_KstmGcqE5T6TUgMN9ube_sulbN/s1600/paleo+pumpkin+spcied+latte.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Fall Drinks - PALEO PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWL5Ytz568qxg_sBXNbHyv9i9BlYReaPzmrb6mFWTbKVgOXby7xwK_pGM5Vwlvlm1MM93H0oIe5lQk6NfiGXTWF-7LxjqeRKPwPcROd30Tuv61C_xii_KstmGcqE5T6TUgMN9ube_sulbN/s640/paleo+pumpkin+spcied+latte.jpg" title="Healthy Fall Drinks - PALEO PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /> </b></span></span> <span style="color: #666666; letter-spacing: 0.2rem; line-height: inherit; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #666666; letter-spacing: 0.2rem; line-height: inherit; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <div class="ERSIngredients" style="border-top-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: normal; margin: 2rem 0px 10px; padding: 0px; width: 408px;"> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">¼ cup pumpkin puree</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon full fat coconut milk, cream, milk of choice, or water</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">½ teaspoon vanilla (gluten-free, as needed)</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">⅛ teaspoon ground ginger</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">⅛ teaspoon nutmeg</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">¼ teaspoon cinnamon</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8 drops of liquid stevia (such as NuNatural's version) or 1-4 tablespoons of sweetener of choice such as rapadura, maple syrup, honey, etc.</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 ½ -2 cups of strongly brewed coffee or 4 shots of espresso with added water to equal 2 cups</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">¾- 1 cup of full fat coconut milk, dairy-free milk of choice, or cow or goat milk</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cinnamon for sprinkling on the top, optional</span></li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2013/05/how-to-make-heavenly-coconut-milk-whipped-cream-with-an-isi-dispenser.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #7ea57e; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Coconut whipped cream</a>, optional</span></li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions" style="border-top-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: normal; margin: 2rem 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; letter-spacing: 0.2rem; line-height: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">INSTRUCTIONS</span></div> <ol style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mix the pumpkin puree, tablespoon of milk, spices, and sweetener in a small bowl. Whisk well.</span></li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a small pot or saucepan, whisk the coffee and pumpkin mixture together, and heat until at desired temperature.</span></li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a separate small pot or saucepan, heat the milk of choice, and using a handheld frother, froth it. (I find this works best when the milk is JUST hot, not boiling).</span></li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Divide the coffee mixture into two cups, and pour the foamed milk over it. Top with coconut whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve and enjoy.</span></li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> </div> </div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Vanilla Almond Coffee</span></span><br /> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G-voiRD6A2VLuNInZ7RpLDlR65e280tl-y38gxnduN9QjLmJep7t87PejalUjvbQwcL5wjkfH0kiwFpND_9-WmGTK9wxMXWra9G1uZBKEqx3Qg-VFTotGAZGDZ8bSX2p3aoesXnCK79-/s1600/vanilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Fall Drinks - Vanilla Almond Coffee" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G-voiRD6A2VLuNInZ7RpLDlR65e280tl-y38gxnduN9QjLmJep7t87PejalUjvbQwcL5wjkfH0kiwFpND_9-WmGTK9wxMXWra9G1uZBKEqx3Qg-VFTotGAZGDZ8bSX2p3aoesXnCK79-/s640/vanilla.jpg" title="Healthy Fall Drinks - Vanilla Almond Coffee" width="425" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">This delicious fall drink will prepare as many servings as 1 pound of coffee, has a rich, delicious vanilla-almond flavor, and has a shelf life that will last through winter. It is also the easiest recipe!</span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /> </span></b> </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 pound dark roast coffee, ground</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp almond extract</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp vanilla extract</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /> </span></b> </span><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To prepare, pour coffee grounds into a large bowl, add the vanilla and almond extract. Mix well. Store in an airtight container in the freezer. Prepare coffee as usual in the coffee pot!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /> <span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With these warm and delicious fall drinks, you’ll be able to enjoy specialty drinks in your home or on-the-go, without hidden calories!</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Enjoy these beverages in the morning to energize, or in the evening to warm up while you snuggle on the couch with a book and relax.</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /> </span></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I would love to here what you think of my recipes after you try them. Please comment below and share with your friends if you find them enjoying!</span></span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /> </span></span>

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3 Healthy Fall Drinks that wont add to your waistline

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You Know That Water is Essential. Do You Know Why?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsNN6iwfQFHrVhElwZ83mCt618lTl8VOKekNLVGR_sNNEQxKN9GMPK3y0zkDm2oLMQ3h-5sikyAAagBM1qi5iCY3NDLOYLHNw1G-T5Qp4qXCbNGQ9EdQz5reBStw8GHrphox7hyORW_fe/s1600/drinkmorewater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a glass being filled with water drink more water " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsNN6iwfQFHrVhElwZ83mCt618lTl8VOKekNLVGR_sNNEQxKN9GMPK3y0zkDm2oLMQ3h-5sikyAAagBM1qi5iCY3NDLOYLHNw1G-T5Qp4qXCbNGQ9EdQz5reBStw8GHrphox7hyORW_fe/s1600/drinkmorewater.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water is essential to our health, and we all know that. We are constantly told to drink more water. “Drink more water” has become such a staple statement in our life that most of us don’t even understand why water is so important.</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-e3f1569d-9820-c56b-71eb-518dabb7ed06" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some reminders of what water does in our bodies to improve our health! It is a definite motivator to drink more water.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water helps every single living cell in our bodies to effectively do its job! Water keeps our whole system organized, so everything runs smoothly.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water maintains healthy blood flow.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It helps regulate your body temperature when you’re sweating or if you’re shivering.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It lubricates your joints. If you’re feeling achy without much of an explanation, it’s possible that you may simply be dehydrated! Listen to your body and drink more water.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water aids in healthy digestion. Healthy digestion is important for your overall health. It ensures that you are getting rid of unhealthy toxins and thriving on healthy nutrients in your body.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water hydrates and nourishes the skin to improve texture and appearance. We all want that!</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The command “drink more water,” makes a lot more sense now! It’s essential to every aspect of our being. Try switching out your sugary beverages for water. You can add different fruits to spruce up the flavor too! If you are eating well, you’re likely getting 20% of your water intake from food, which is great! Keep doing that. Ultimately, drink more water. You’ll notice a difference in how you feel and how your skin looks!</span></span>

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You Know That Water is Essential. Do You Know Why?

Water is essential to our health, and we all know that. We are constantly told to drink more water. “Drink more water” has become such ...

clean lime watermelon frosty

In celebration of Cinco De Mayo tomorrow and my 7th wedding Anniversary I am in the mood for some clean healthy celebrating! I cannot believe that we will be married 7 years tomorrow! WOW! Time sure flies by when you are having FUN! 3 kiddies later and my life couldn't be better! To think it all started at an Anti Valentines day party 10 years ago! <br /> <br /> This is a delicious treat on for this warm spring days! Incorporate this into your weekend festivities and let me know what you think.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilS6jG2RMJPNtijQ9LmCosRXE8ELKkNR1BLKe9Nplkj8ZMhHWA5H6C_aewH0Ojd022tRE0FIcon3s2Symn9kZK7nlmVdE694xAEfpLw0Ci8LHb5jM6bjyCSrzEVyD-RwKM-BuzBGZIIPav/s1600/watermelonmargarita1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilS6jG2RMJPNtijQ9LmCosRXE8ELKkNR1BLKe9Nplkj8ZMhHWA5H6C_aewH0Ojd022tRE0FIcon3s2Symn9kZK7nlmVdE694xAEfpLw0Ci8LHb5jM6bjyCSrzEVyD-RwKM-BuzBGZIIPav/s640/watermelonmargarita1.jpg" width="472" /></a></div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <br /> Adapted from Happy, Healthy, Life<br /> recipe makes 2<br /><br /> 3 cups watermelon, cubed and frozen<br /><span class="text_exposed_show">1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen<br /> 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or honey<br /> Zest from 2 limes<br /> Juice from 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)<br /> 1/2 cup water<br /><br /><br /> Blend all ingredients until smooth, adding more water as needed to keep the mixture moving. For margaritas: add 3-4 shots of silver tequila (but you didn't hear it from me)</span></div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div> <div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"> <span class="text_exposed_show">Happy Cinco De Mayo! Get out there and Enjoy the Day! </span></div>

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clean lime watermelon frosty

In celebration of Cinco De Mayo tomorrow and my 7th wedding Anniversary I am in the mood for some clean healthy celebrating! I cannot believ...