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Trim Healthy Mama (THM) Mocha-Coffee
I like to make myself a coffee in the morning that also works as my breakfast. It’s a mocha coffee drink!
Here is the recipe:
First I brew a cup of coffee, then in a coffee mug I put two scoops of THM Integral
Collagen (a non-dairy protein) I use the same scoop from the THM scoop to use one to two scoops of my Hot Cocoa Mix (recipe here) and Swerve or THM Super Sweet Blend to taste. Then I put it in the microwave for one minute.
I take it out of the microwave and blend it well. Once it’s cooled I put it in one of those Blender Ball Cups to put it in. I add some water and Unsweetened Almond Breeze milk to taste. Then I make sure the cap is tightly closed and shake it up. You can either drink it this way or I’ll put mine in the fridge overnight so it’s ready in the morning. If you prefer it hot, I would put it in a mug and re-heat it.
I get my caffeine fix in the morning, my collagen protein and a bit of a chocolate fix in the morning!
Why use collagen protein? Here are some useful articles on why.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/431493-what-are-the-benefits-of-a-collagen-powder-drink/
http://wellnessmama.com/60867/benefits-of-collagen/
https://healthyfocus.org/6-proven-collagen-protein-benefits/
http://www.myprotein.com/thezone/nutrition/5-amazing-benefits-collagen-protein/
THM Chai Tea Latte!
I LOVE Chai Tea Lattes! Sometimes when I’m looking for something sweet to eat at night, I can fill myself up with this drink and it will take care of my sweet tooth and my rumbling stomach! Of course, I usually buy the caffeine free tea, because I usually drink this at night. We all have brands that we like I’m a bit of a tea snob! I like my special teas! I like Twinings Chai as well a Tazo Chai. Since Chai Tea has become more popular you can pick these up anywhere. Target usually has the Tazo Brand. Make sure to get the bags and not the premixed liquid because they add sugar to it.
Also get a lot of my stuff from Thrive Market! I love them. They have Tazo Chai Tea as well. There is a small membership fee, but you make it up with your savings within the first couple of orders. To join click here!
I usually brew about 3 bags of my chai tea in a big mug. I like my Chai spices strong! You can also make your own spice blend Aarti Sequeira makes a wickedly awesome blend! Her recipe is here! I try to make a blend and keep it in and old spice jar!
After I’ve let that brew for about 10-15 minutes, told you I love it strong! I’ll put 1 scoop of THM Integral Collagen in it. Any more seems to give it a bit of an aftertaste. Then I sweeten it with either Swerve or THM Super Sweet Blend. Then I put in some unsweetened almond milk and enjoy!!!! This can be served hot or cold!
Trim Healthy Mama (THM) Mocha-Coffee
I like to make myself a coffee in the morning that also works as my breakfast. It’s a mocha coffee drink!
Here is the recipe:
First I brew a cup of coffee, then in a coffee mug I put two scoops of THM Integral
Collagen (a non-dairy protein) I use the same scoop from the THM scoop to use one to two scoops of my Hot Cocoa Mix (recipe here) and Swerve or THM Super Sweet Blend to taste. Then I put it in the microwave for one minute.
I take it out of the microwave and blend it well. Once it’s cooled I put it in one of those Blender Ball Cups to put it in. I add some water and Unsweetened Almond Breeze milk to taste. Then I make sure the cap is tightly closed and shake it up. You can either drink it this way or I’ll put mine in the fridge overnight so it’s ready in the morning. If you prefer it hot, I would put it in a mug and re-heat it.
I get my caffeine fix in the morning, my collagen protein and a bit of a chocolate fix in the morning!
Why use collagen protein? Here are some useful articles on why.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/431493-what-are-the-benefits-of-a-collagen-powder-drink/
http://wellnessmama.com/60867/benefits-of-collagen/
https://healthyfocus.org/6-proven-collagen-protein-benefits/
http://www.myprotein.com/thezone/nutrition/5-amazing-benefits-collagen-protein/
THM/Sugar Free Hot Cocoa Mix
I love hot cocoa in the fall and the winter! My daughter loves it too! I make a sugar free version that I pre-mix and always have on hand for us! I save lots of old glass jars from things I’ve used in the past. In this case, you can see it’s an old pickle jar! Recycle and repurpose right! Sorry the picture isn’t better, I need to work on my photography skills!
For this you can use Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa or I like to use Healthworks Cacao Powder Raw Organic. I also use either Swerve sweetener (I prefer the confectioner’s version b/c it melts nicer and doesn’t leave a gritty feeling) or you can use Trim Healthy Mama’s (THM) Super Sweet Blend Sweetener or THM Gentle Sweet or . I prefer the Super Sweet Blend b/c my body doesn’t like Xylitol at all!
In my jar I usually put 1 cup of Cocoa, and then 2 cups of either Swerve, THM’s Super Sweet Blend or THM Gentle Sweet. It depends on what I have on hand. Now with the Swerve and Gentle Sweet they are finely ground to be like confectioners sugar, so they tend to leave a puff a sweetener in the air! I have yet to figure out a way to stop this! Once you have them both in the jar, securely seal the jar and shake. Now you have instant hot cocoa mix. Wait about 20 minutes before you open the jar again otherwise another puff of the sugar and now cocoa will coat your counter!
You can put a tablespoon in a mug ,how much you use in your mug, depends on the mug! You can make it with almond milk , water or milk but it tastes better with almond milk or milk depending on your audience!
I’m going to be working on a recipe to add THM Integral Collagen to it. It’s kind of a science experiment to get the right amount without affecting the taste of the final product.
