Before you reach for your beloved Pumpkin spice latte you might want to read this

Well as many of you know today is the day that Starbucks releases their pumpkin spiced latte. I have to admit that I am a pumpkin FREAK. I am just in love with all pumpkin recipes and yes... love my PSL. I recently read a post that <a href="http://foodbabe.com/2014/08/25/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte/">Food babe</a> did on the pumpkin spiced latte and was is disbelief in what is placed into my beloved cup of JOE. The 47 grams of sugar was enough for me to fall over... no pun intended. That is more sugar then is recommended in 2 days by the American Heart Association....<br /> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px;"> According to the <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/" style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">American Heart Association</a> (AHA), the <strong>maximum</strong> amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 25px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://authoritynutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bullet.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; list-style-type: none !important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2em;"><strong>Men:</strong> 150 calories per day (37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons).</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://authoritynutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bullet.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; list-style-type: none !important; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2em;"><strong>Women:</strong> 100 calories per day (25 grams or 6 teaspoons).</li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">So I whipped up a clean version this morning that was quite tasty with a 1/3 of the calories and only 17 carbohydrates compared to the 49 grams of carbs in the Starbucks version. Plus no artificial ingredients or preservatives.</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">Now you can enjoy your beloved PSL guilt free!</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNP4QOpt46QFle5FBbSPX82XrgIu0ZHiDq1gw44vo78bE1RkLtGmd-2ckwdzvElh0nE95VfIerfWj7Zv4bCtvr2r1ny1VYBdR6LC3dmeE3mxhAkc4dMjZC3ccPhbcKbAUwHhyphenhyphen1LXSEoOnW/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage+(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNP4QOpt46QFle5FBbSPX82XrgIu0ZHiDq1gw44vo78bE1RkLtGmd-2ckwdzvElh0nE95VfIerfWj7Zv4bCtvr2r1ny1VYBdR6LC3dmeE3mxhAkc4dMjZC3ccPhbcKbAUwHhyphenhyphen1LXSEoOnW/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage+(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span></div>

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Before you reach for your beloved Pumpkin spice latte you might want to read this

Well as many of you know today is the day that Starbucks releases their pumpkin spiced latte. I have to admit that I am a pumpkin FREAK. I a...

Clean Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, don't want the extra calories or sugar filled syrups added to your coffees you will love this alternative. PLUS dishing out $4.25 every time you want your favorite coffee house beverage can become quite costly.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div>       Part of the reason I love Fall so much is because of the flavors. Hot, spicy drinks. Pumpkin, squashes, and other roasted Fall veggies. Cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger! Wonderful. And, not to mention the beautiful Fall colors, crisp breezes,  hayrides, pumpkin patches!!! Oh the list could go on and on! Enjoy this beautiful day!<br> <br> <br> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9kvBFB2zOnwBY-zTOvgpDtXZhfo6WsOfnbIUL8SifMASSY5ZZWqH3k65PtYa31OS-ToGzynWbAnyqX0dRhyk6sbOS1O5fAt9B3rK6HFQE0b1Gyzs_tOihf3zZA_8GmT_-4c5h3yeWGvL/s1600/creamer2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9kvBFB2zOnwBY-zTOvgpDtXZhfo6WsOfnbIUL8SifMASSY5ZZWqH3k65PtYa31OS-ToGzynWbAnyqX0dRhyk6sbOS1O5fAt9B3rK6HFQE0b1Gyzs_tOihf3zZA_8GmT_-4c5h3yeWGvL/s640/creamer2.jpg" width="372"></a></div> <em></em><br> <em></em><br> <em>Makes about 2 cups of creamer</em><br> 2 cups Almond Milk<br> 2 tbsp mashed pumpkin (canned is fine, but make sure it’s just pumpkin and not pumpkin pie)<br> 2 tbsp maple syrup<br> 1 tsp cinnamon<br> ¼ - ½ tsp nutmeg<br> ¼ - ½ tsp ground cloves<br> ¼ - ½ tsp ground ginger<br> ½ tsp vanilla extract<br> <br> <strong>Direction</strong><strong>s</strong><br> 1. Whisk all the ingredients, except vanilla if you’re planning to add some, together in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.<br> 2. Heat until steaming, but not boiling.<br> 3. Whisk in vanilla.<br> 4. Pour into a jar for storage.<br> <br> It's that easy!  Shake before using, as the spices may settle.

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Clean Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, don't want the extra calories or sugar filled syrups ...

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s1600/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s640/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;">Carrot Cake Oatmeal</span></strong> <br /> <strong>Yield</strong><em>: 2 servings</em><br /> Ingredients:<br /> <ul><li>1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large)</li> <li>1 cup almond milk</li> <li>2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk cream (or use more almond milk)</li> <li>1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste</li> <li>1/4 tsp ground ginger</li> <li>1/8th tsp ground nutmeg</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>1/2 cup regular oats</li> <li>1 tsp pure vanilla extract</li> <li>1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)</li> <li>2 tbsp chopped walnuts, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp raisins, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp pure maple syrup</li> <li>1 tbsp coconut milk cream + 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup, to garnish (optional)</li> </ul><strong>Directions</strong>: Finely grate 1 heaping cup of grated carrots. You want to use the fine grate and not the large one so the carrot shreds are very small. This helps the carrot blend in more.<br /> In a medium sized pot over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, optional coconut milk cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt.<br /> Stir in the grated carrots and oats. Adjust heat if necessary or bring heat to low if it starts to boil. Cook for about 8-9 minutes, stirring frequently. When the mixture has thickened up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 tbsp raisins, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Remove from heat and portion into bowls.<br /> Top the oatmeal with the remaining walnuts and raisins. If you are using coconut cream, you can mix a bit of the cream with maple syrup and drizzle on top of the oatmeal, as shown in the photo. Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish.<br /> <br /> Enjoy and lick the bowl clean!<br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Yield : 2 servings Ingredients: 1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large) 1 cup almond milk 2 tbsp full...