Coffee with banana and honey … ugh! I drink my coffee without sugar and do not like anything sweet added to it. Or so I thought. Then I remembered I love coffee truffles. They’re sweet, aren’t they? I love coffee mousse. That’s sweet. I love coffee anything when it’s chocolate-covered. Okay, maybe I’m up for this …
Dara at CookingCanuck was trying something new with her coffee, too. She says their …
Morning rituals are never meant to be messed with, particularly when the ritual involves caffeine. Every night, my husband grinds the coffee beans and preps the coffee pot, setting the “auto on” so that the steaming brew is piping hot when we stumble downstairs in the morning. The coffee is always consumed straight-up…no cream, no sugar, and the stronger the better.
This weekend, we set aside some of the coffee and chilled it in anticipation of combining it with …
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Dana decides …
Why not consume some lean protein and fiber while getting your morning jolt?
So here it is …
Recipe: Morning Smoothie with a Caffeine Kick
Serves 3
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chilled brewed Coffee
- 1½ Bananas, cut into chunks
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp ground Flax seed
- 2 tsp Honey or agave nectar
- ½ tsp ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp grated Nutmeg
- 6 Ice cubes
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Notes:
Weight Watchers Points: 5 (SmartPoints), 3 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: 8 ounces | Calories: 126.1 cal | Fat: 1.0g | Saturated fat: 0.2g | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Sugar: 13.2g | Sodium: 34.2mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 3.3mg
Source: CookingCanuck
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