![]() ![]() Well, all I need are Christmas tunes and a hot latte to keep me sane and ready for Christmas. Seriously though, when I’ve got a checklist that could rival Santa’s list, all I need are my Christmas tunes and my latte to go to keep me both sane and in the holiday spirit! On the days when I’m driving far, or when I just need to get an early start to my busy day, homemade lattes in a to-go cup are the only way to go.ĭixie® To Go cups are so convenient, and the perfect way to crush it all day long (I mean, they are the Official Cup for Crushing It…). In order to pack everything in I want/need to do before the 25th arrives (always far too quickly for my liking), the day must begin with coffee. However, it is still a crazy busy time of year. It’s magical and beautiful, and I adore this time of year and all it represents. I’m winded just thinking about that list.īut, even though the holidays can be chaotic and filled to the brim with events, it is still the most wonderful time of the year. And, that there are a million movies to watch, Christmas lights to see, parties to attend (and prepare for), Christmas goodies to bake, and plenty of Christmas-spiced lattes to drink. We’re less than 25 days away from Christmas, which means there are only a few more shopping weeks left before the big day. ![]() Guys, I can’t believe we’ve actually entered the month of December. ![]() This easy homemade peppermint mocha creamer recipe is made with only 5-ingredients! Homemade creamer is easy to make and full of flavor! The whole beans at Aldi are really good, too.This post is sponsored by Dixie®. I really like Gevalia and Eight O'Clock beans. The first one lasted I think 10 years! My cheap coffee pots didn't last nearly that long, so I'd say that it was a good investment.Īs for the beans I use, I typically get what's on sale. I have an older model, but this is very similar to the one I use. If you want more, you can add it and stir it to mix it. I would recommend using 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint, chilling it, and then tasting it. ![]() If you use another brand or want a milder peppermint flavor, use less peppermint. I used the McCormick Pure Peppermint and used 3/4 teaspoon, but I wanted more peppermint flavor. I did find a pure peppermint extract made with just alcohol, water, and oil of peppermint. I grew peppermint this year, so I was going to make my own. I have enough issues with RA and inflammation in my body, so I don't need to add to it with food additives. Natural flavors can be anything in nature. Mono- and diglycerides contain small amounts of trans fats, but they can be used in foods because they are used as an emulsifier.Īs for the flavoring, I've covered this before. Since they are a no no for food, they had to be replaced with something else. That said, I don't think it belongs in my morning coffee.Ībout those bad trans fats. It's believed to be fairly healthy and does lower LDL (bad) cholesterol without lowering HDL (good) cholesterol. When we found out that trans fats were bad, food companies started looking for other oils that would be shelf stable for longer periods and came up with oleic fats. I'm not sure why where is vegetable oil in coffee creamer! It's a high oleic oil, which means that it's more shelf stable. Vegetable oil (high oleic soybean and/or high oleic canola).I used to buy peppermint mocha coffee creamer, but I didn't like the ingredients. Your nutrition value will change, but I'll show you how to calculate that, too. You can use your choice of milks and sweeteners in this recipe. Like most of my recipes, there are options for this recipe. I love peppermint mochas, so here we are. Since pumpkin spice season is over, it was time to switch to a winter coffee creamer. I just wanted an easy peppermint mocha coffee creamer recipe that I could just grab from the fridge to quickly add to my coffee. It's wonderful, but my mornings are super busy. Last year, I posted a skinny peppermint mocha coffee drink. Today, I have a skinny peppermint mocha coffee creamer recipe. ![]()
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