Friday, May 18, 2012

Homemade Starbucks Iced Cafe Mocha

I dont know why I didn't think of this sooner! This is one of my most exciting posts yet simply because it saves me a lot of time and about $4 by not having to go to Starbucks.

My dad makes a pot of coffee every morning and there are always a few cups left over. If you dont usually have leftover coffee just make a little bit extra, or make an extra cup in your keurig first thing and put it right into the refrigerator.

I love the individual Hood brand non-fat chocolate milk cartons for 69 cents each. They are great because they are already portioned (1 cup) and I can take them on the go if I need to. You can find them with all of the other milk products at the grocery store.

So here it is- the simplest and greatest thing I have thought of in a long time...combine your chilled leftover coffee and 1 single serve carton of chocolate milk, add ice, mix, and enjoy! Instant non fat Starbucks Cafe Mocha and a great post workout drink too!

Homemade Starbucks Iced Cafe Mocha
Total time 2 minutes...seriously...
Serves 1


8 oz. chilled coffee
8 oz. fat free chocolate milk
ice

Combine coffee and milk over ice and mix well.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Strawberry Ricotta Waffles

Two of these waffles make a delicious healthy breakfast or have only 1 as an afternoon snack or light dessert!

Strawberry Ricotta Waffles 
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes 
Serves 1

2 Vans lite frozen waffles toasted
1/2 cup non fat ricotta cheese ( Calabria brand is the best, can be found at Big Y)
6 fresh strawberries cut into quarters
Ground Cinnamon and Maple syrup to taste (I used maple flavored agave nectar)

Top each toasted waffle with about 1/4 cup cup of non fat ricotta cheese. Divide quartered strawberries evenly among the two waffles. Top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!