Coffee Addicts Unite + Bulletproof Coffee Recipe

Truth: I've been drinking coffee since I was fourteen years old.

I KNOW this sounds crazy but it's a true story!

I used to make my mom's morning coffee every morning before she dropped me off to school - and each morning I would taste it to make sure there was enough creamer and splenda in there for her. 

Pretty soon I was poouring myself a small cup along with hers...then a full cup...then I was bringing a mug in the car for the drive there. 

The obsession had begun! 

After I had officially begun to like coffee I moved into the intoxicating realm of Starbucks! 

Hot, iced, summer-y, Christmas-y; they seemed to always know exactly what I needed most! 

I've been a Starbucks girl ever since.

When I began my clean eating journey I learned just how awful creamer and all of the added sugary goodness is that Starbucks is, quite honestly, known for. 

I knew that my relationship with Starbucks - and even my home brews - was about to change drastically!

I learned to like black coffee but there was still a longing for that rich, creaminess that only creamer can add.  

At least I thought that only creamer could add it!

I recently found a phenomenon called Bulletproof Coffee. 

Let me tell you, my world has changed.  

Grass is greener, the sun is brighter, coffee smells strong and just like my old love again! 

Okay, okay but seriously?  This stuff is BOMB. 

It's creamy without creamer and can literally be flavored however you desire it - I add extracts and stevia to bring me back to the sweet creations that I originally fell for. 

I know what you're thinking - this is all fine and dandy, but where's the recipe, Corina?

Yes, the goods!  Here you are:

Bulletproof Coffee

1 cup brewed coffee

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp extract of choice (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, almond, peppermint, etc)

1-2 packets of stevia

Instrucutions:

Pour coffee into tall glass or blender

Add other ingredients to glass or blender

Using an immersion blender in a glass OR blender blend all ingredients until creamy and smooth

Pour into mug and enjoy!

& voila!! Creamy, tasty, flavorful coffee without the calories or waist expanding woes of creamer. 

Are you a coffee person?  Or a tea person? Share in a comment below!

I'm actually both :) 

xoxo,

Corina

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Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup!

I'm absolutely loving this fall weather - the colored leaves, bundling up in scarves and sweaters and early evenings spent relaxing and cuddling with my hubby!

One of my favorite things about the fall is the FOOD! 

I'm an absolute junkie for homemade soup, stew and chili - and all day yesterday all I could think about was whipping up homemade Butternut Squash Soup!

I was able to fill this soup with veggies and sweet potatoes and it came out perfect - creamy, smooth, and filling! 

I personally think it's a great go-to fall dinner recipe! Lucky for you I'm sharing it today for Tasty Tuesday!

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

4.5 cups butternut squash - peeled and cut

3-4 Large Carrots

2 cups sweet potato - peeled and cut

1 Onion

2 cups Chicken/Veggie broth

Seasoning: 

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon pepper

1/2 tablespoon ground ginger

Wash, peel and chop squash, sweet potato and carrots.

Chop onion.

Add squash, sweet potato, carrots and onion to crock pot.

Pour broth over top of ingredients.

Add desired seasonings to taste.

Set on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. 

Once ingredients are cooked thoroughly use an immersion blender or strong standing blender and blend into desired creamy texture.

Garnish with additional seasoning, whole wheat croutons or herbs.

Serve warm with side salad and whole wheat roll, if desired.

Enjoy!

What is your favorite thing about the fall?

xoxo,

Corina 

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Hearty Chili Recipe

Chili is one of my absolute favorite recipes for the fall and winter season! It's easy, versatile, filling and so tasty!

I make it 2 ways, depending on who I'm making it for and the mood I'm in!

Clean Eating Chili-Vegetarian
(Makes approximately 10 servings)

INGREDIENTS:

5 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups salsa
2 medium bell peppers, chopped


DIRECTIONS:

-Open and drain beans
-Wash and chop all vegetables
-Add all ingredients to crock pot
-Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours


Clean Eating Chili with Turkey
(Makes approximately 10 servings)

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound lean ground turkey
5 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups salsa
2 medium bell peppers, chopped


DIRECTIONS:

-Open and drain beans
-Wash and chop all vegetables

-Brown ground turkey in skillet over medium heat

-Season ground turkey with pepper, salt, chili powder and garlic
-Add all ingredients to crock pot
-Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours


What is YOUR go to fall dinner recipe?

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Corina

Chocolate Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups

Who doesn't need a tasty treat every once in a while? I know I sure do! 

Especially when that eat means that two of my favorite things came together in harmony! 😍😋

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Shakeology got together and decided to have a delicious, amazing, healthy baby. 

Wait. Wait - WHAT?! Healthy??

Behold --- Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups! 

Peanut butter and chocolate combine in a new take on this classic candy.

Total Time: 36 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 1 min.
Yield: 12 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients:
¼ cup dark chocolate morsels
2 scoops Chocolate Vegan Shakeology
1 Tbsp. psyllium husk powder
½ cup pumpkin puree
6 tsp. all-natural smooth peanut butter, divided use

Preparation:
1. Prepare twelve mini muffin cups by lining with muffin papers.
2. Place morsels in microwave-safe container. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds; stir; microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds or until just melted. Do not overcook. Set aside.
3. Place Shakeology, psyllium husk, and pumpkin in a food processor. Pulse until it forms a dough.
4. Divide dough into 12 small balls; place each ball in a muffin cup. Press dough down into a flat disk with a depression in the middle. Place ½ tsp. peanut butter in each depression.
5. Drizzle melted morsels evenly over each peanut butter cup; spread to create a thin chocolate layer on top.
6. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.

What are some of your favorite clean treat recipes? Share them with me below! 

xoxo,

Corina