• Fall Drink Recipes

    Anyone else looking for healthier versions of your favorite non-pumpkin fall drinks? Try some of these! Let me know what you think of the recipes.

    (courtesy of Team Beachbody Blog Recipes)

    Candy Cane Cocoa Latte

    (Makes 1 serving)

    Total Time: 10 min.
    Prep Time: 5 min.
    Cooking Time: 5 min.

    Ingredients:
    ½ cup low-fat (1%) milk
    2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    ½ tsp. raw honey (optional)
    1 cup black coffee, brewed (or 1 shot espresso)
    ¼ tsp. pure peppermint extract
    1 fresh mint leaf (for garnish; optional)

    Preparation:
    1. Bring milk, cocoa powder, and honey (if desired) to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking to blend.
    2. Remove from heat once mixture comes to a boil. Whisk vigorously until frothy.
    3. Pour coffee into a large mug. Top with milk mixture and extract; mix to blend. Garnish with mint leaf if desired.
    4. Serve immediately.
    Nutritional Information (per serving):
    Calories: 112
    Total Fat: 2 g
    Saturated Fat: 1 g
    Cholesterol: 5 mg
    Sodium: 76 mg
    Carbohydrates: 16 g
    Fiber: 2 g
    Sugars: 3 g
    Protein: 7 g

     

    Portion Fix Containers
    1 Yellow
    ½ tsp.

     

    Lower-Sugar Apple Cider

    (Makes 1 serving)

    Total Time: 10 min.
    Prep Time: 5 min.
    Cooking Time: 5 min.

    Ingredients:
    1 cup water
    1 bag apple cider tea (or apple-flavored herbal tea)
    1 cinnamon stick
    1 tsp. raw honey

    Preparation:
    1. Bring water to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
    2. Add tea bag and cinnamon stick; allow to steep for 2 minutes.
    3. Remove tea bag and cinnamon stick.
    4. Pour into a mug. Add honey; mix well.
    5. Serve immediately.

    Contains 20 calories, 7 mg sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams sugar. Portion-fix: free.

     

    Salted Caramel Cold-Brew Coffee

    (Makes 1 serving) Add cafe latte shakeology in place of cold brew and make a super healthy shake!

    Total Time: 10 min.
    Prep Time: 10 min.
    Cooking Time: None

    Ingredients:
    1 cup cold brewed coffee, cold
    1 tsp. pure caramel extract
    ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
    1 tsp. pure maple syrup
    2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
    1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
    1 cup ice

    Preparation:
    1. Place coffee, extracts, maple syrup, almond milk, salt, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
    2. Serve immediately.

    Portion Fix: 1/2 yellow

     

    If you love the classic culinary union of chocolate and peanut butter, give this sophisticated and slightly exotic spin on hot cocoa a try. It might sound a little weird, but tahini (spreadable sesame paste) adds a nutty richness to an otherwise ordinary mug of warm cocoa. Add a pinch of sea salt, if desired, to accentuate the sweet and savory flavors even more.

    Tahini Hot Cocoa

    (Makes 1 serving)

    Total Time: 10 min.
    Prep Time: 5 min.
    Cooking Time: 5 min.

    Ingredients:
    1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage (or unsweetened almond milk)
    2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 tsp. tahini paste
    ½ tsp. raw honey

    Preparation:
    1. Bring coconut milk, cocoa powder, tahini, and honey (if desired) to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking frequently.
    2. Pour into a large mug; serve immediately.

    Portion Fix: 1 yellow, 1 tsp

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