Anyways, we decided to try something new for the tip posts, so hopefully you still enjoy it nonetheless. It's going to be kind of long, so let's just get started with Tip 9: DIY Fall Drinks!
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➵ Drink 1: Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie
Recipe from: tipsforchicas
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 1/4 cup roasted oats
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp stevia (or whatever sweetener you prefer)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I don't like yogurt so it's probably fine without)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (again, or whatever milk you prefer)
Directions:
Just put into a blender and blend until smooth!
Note:
I actually have not tried this yet, but it sounds super easy and yummy, so I think I will give it a shot when the weather starts behaving more fall-ish, since it's still about 90 degrees everyday.
➵ Drink 2: Pumpkin Spice Latte (claimed to be better than Starbuck's, but we'll see)
Recipe from: allrecipes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 Tbsp or more of white sugar
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso
Directions:
Whisk 1/2 cup milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup milk. Pour milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. Return milk mixture to saucepan and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Add espresso and whisk until foamy, 1 minute.
Note:
Feel free to substitute the spice for nutmeg or anything else, as well as add or take some espresso away because maybe you want it to be decaf, I have no idea.
➵ Drink 3: Cinnamon Water
Recipe from: thekitchn
Ingredients:
- cinnamon stick (can be bought from places like Walmart or Target)
- pitcher of ice water
Directions:
Method One ~ Place a stick of cinnamon in a pitcher of ice water and let it chill overnight.
Method Two ~ Simmer the stick in a pot of water (1 cup of water per stick). Cool the new liquid and mix with water (fizzy water works too!).
Note:
This isn't the most exciting drink, but it would be good for a party where you don't want to serve just plain water. Just make sure your guests aren't allergic to cinnamon... it's happened...
➵ Drink 4: Coconut Hot Chocolate (yeah, yeah it's another hot drink)
Recipe from: howsweeteats (scroll all the way to the almost very bottom of the page)
Ingredients:
- 4 (13 oz.) cans of full-fat coconut milk
- 2 (14 oz.) cans of sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp coconut extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, coconut whipped cream, whatever you prefer
Directions:
Add coconut milk, condensed milk and extracts to your crock pot, whisking to combine. Stir in salt, cocoa powder and chocolate, whisking again. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. You want to stir and whisk every 15 minutes or so, making sure the chocolate melts nicely and is thoroughly distributed throughout the mixture. The best thing I can say here is to "know" your crockpot. I knew that mine could sit on low for a few hours while being mixed at least once every 30 minutes. After a while it began to thicken and bubble on the sides, so I left it on but removed the lid and whisked well. Just keep your eye on it and whisk everything together. Before serving, add coconut to a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Toast for 5-6 minutes until golden. Let cool, then add to a paper or ziplock bag and crush with you hands under small flakes remain. To serve, rim the edges of a mug with some frosting or glaze or something sticky, then dip the rims in the toasted coconut flakes. pressing gently to adhere. Pour hot chocolate in the mugs and garnish with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Note:
If you don't have a crockpot or are wary of using your crockpot, you can definitely make this in a large stock pot. Cook over very low heat while whisking, stirring until totally combined. Continue to stir along the edges where chocolate may stick and burn.
➵ Drink 5: Good Old Apple Cider
Recipe from: my brain :O
Ingredients:
- non-fizzy apple cider (can be bought almost anywhere)
Directions:
Place desired amount of cider in a microwave safe cup and microwave for around 1 minute. Enjoy!
Note:
I literally drink this every year and it is the best thing ever, so I hope you enjoy this little piece of my life :)
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- ash
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