I don't know about you,
but it is difficult to walk around and not notice all the specialty
holiday drink signs starring at me this time of year. Many of my
friends do not drink coffee, however for my friends who do I ask you
to really think about what is in those latte's.
Lots of calories (330
starbucks & 350 Dunkin Donuts),
sugar and other artificial flavors and sweeteners (flavored syrup used, not real pumpkin),
sugar and other artificial flavors and sweeteners (flavored syrup used, not real pumpkin),
YES it is true!
The other issue is the
cost, the average pumpkin latte costs about $4 (unless you get the gold member free drink at Starbucks). Wow, if you purchased one
every day that is $28 per week and lets say you did that for the
months of October and November, that would be $224!
Just think about what you would do with $224 if
someone handed that to you?
Personally with Christmas coming up, I would buy myself something pretty awesome
......just kidding!
I can think of some fun stuff do with the kids and my honey for the holidays.
How about applying that new found cash to your health?
Make the decision to make your own lattes by using quality products and since you will be making this yourself, you will know exactly what is in it and what is NOT in it!
Here is the recipe:
Personally with Christmas coming up, I would buy myself something pretty awesome
......just kidding!
I can think of some fun stuff do with the kids and my honey for the holidays.
How about applying that new found cash to your health?
Make the decision to make your own lattes by using quality products and since you will be making this yourself, you will know exactly what is in it and what is NOT in it!
Here is the recipe:
- 1/2 cup milk (I personally prefer soy or almond)
- 1-2 scoops vanilla CinchProtein powder (use 2 for a creamier thicker latte)
- 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin (Gently heat ~ microwave for 40 seconds at a time, if you heat too fast it will clump)
- Add 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
- For added sparkle, top with whipped cream and either pumpkin spice or nutmeg & cinnamon!
10-20 grams protein (1-2 scoops Cinch)
200 calories (depends on milk used)
What is your favorite fall or winter warm beverage?
Is there a seasonal favorite food or beverage/treat you would like to swap out for something healthier?
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Marie-anne
aka. Mrs. Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol”
Come see us performing Live at The Aloha Theater
December 7th Thru 23rd
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