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Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

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Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE coffee. I especially love it with chocolate, but I don’t love the calories!

I also LOVE Starbucks, especially their mocha drinks. But I don’t love the cost!

Here is a Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha recipe that will both save you calories and money, and it tastes delicious!

You can also customize it however you want. If you want a regular mocha, you can use regular creamer and whipped cream instead of sugar-free and light versions.

I usually mix things up – I’ll have some real flavored syrup, like vanilla or hazelnut, but I’ll use stevia instead of sugar.

Try this and see what you think! And check out my other coffee recipes too!

Starbucks Copycat Skinny Mocha Recipe

Yields 20oz iced or 12oz hot
Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of espresso, hot or chilled
• 1/2 cup of sugar free hazelnut creamer
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder  (I love Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, but you can use any kind you wish)
• 3 teaspoons of sweetener (sugar, or a substitute like stevia or monk fruit)

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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte Recipe

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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte Recipe

When the second half of August comes, everything pumpkin spice appears in stores and everyone’s favorite coffee shops. 

I LOVE everything pumpkin – from pumpkin bread to pumpkin pie to of course, pumpkin lattes!!!

I especially love sipping a pumpkin latte while taking the kids to fall activities, the apple farm, and going to work!

But you don’t have to spend a lot to indulge in a tasty pumpkin drink.

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte

For example, if you like pumpkin lattes like I do, you’ll love this Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte recipe! You can make it easily at home and save money on that fancy coffee shop drink.

And it’s great for fall, Thanksgiving or any time of year when you’re craving pumpkin!

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20 Refreshing Iced Coffee Recipes to Try This Summer

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20 refreshing iced coffee recipes

Iced coffee and summer. Two things that go together for me like sand and water.

I LOVE iced coffees!

But I don’t like spending a fortune on them at coffee shops.

That’s why I’m excited to share this list of AWESOME iced coffee recipes that you can make at home!

Check them out:

1. S’mores Iced Coffee from A Night Owl
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2. Vanilla Iced Coffee from Always Use Butter

3. Creamy Italian Iced Coffee from An Italian in my Kitchen

4. Iced Chocolate Latte from Bunnys Warm Oven

5. Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte from Cook Nourish Bliss

6. Mint Irish Iced Coffee from Home Cooking Memories

7. Rumchata Iced Coffee Slush from Julie’s Eats and Treats

8. Australian Iced Coffee from Hello Little Home

9. Homemade Mocha Coconut Iced Coffee from How Sweet Eats

10. Iced Eggnog Lattes from How Sweet Eats

20 refreshing iced coffee recipes collage

11. Iced Caramel Mocha Coffee from Kimspired DIY

12. Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino from Minimalist Baker

13. Iced Vanilla Latte from Recipe Girl

14. Fresh Raspberry Iced Coffee from Running to the Kitchen

15. Iced Coffee Cocktail from Simple Joy

16. Simple Iced Caramel Macchiato from Sugar & Cloth

17. Iced Honey Almond Milk Latte from Simply Stacie

18. Long Island Iced Coffee from Supergolden Bakes

19. Chocolate Mocha Iced Coffee from Tastes of Lizzy T

20. Vietnamese Iced Coffee Smoothie with Boba from The Little Kitchen

Which is your favorite?

Photos are used courtesy of the blog authors.

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

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Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Have you heard of Hot Chocolate Bombs? They have become super popular this winter, and I’ve already posted a few recipes that are fun to make at home.

What’s so great about them?

Well, they “explode” in your mug! Well actually, when you put one in a mug and pour hot milk over it, the hot cocoa powder and marshmallows inside seem to “explode” as the chocolate shell dissolves in the milk. It’s a fun, decadent way to make hot chocolate. 

This is a simple, easy hot chocolate bombs recipe that’s perfect if you’re making them for the first time!

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Easy White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

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White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Hot Cocoa Bombs – or Hot Chocolate Bombs – have become so popular, and I’ve so excited to share another recipe! This time, we have white chocolate hot cocoa bombs – and they’re perfect for winter!

What are hot cocoa bombs?

They are like truffles, but they’re filled with hot cocoa powder and often marshmallows. You put one in a mug, then pour hot milk over it, and watch it “explode” as the chocolate melts and your milk turns into hot chocolate.

They’re super easy to make too!

Here’s my recipe:

White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Makes 12 with a 12oz bag of white candy melts. 

Use with 8 oz glass hot milk. 

(Printable recipe is at the bottom!)

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Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

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Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Hot Cocoa bombs are super popular right now, and I’m excited to share a special recipe with you that combines the fun of hot cocoa bombs with my favorite drink – COFFEE!

They’re Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs, and here’s the recipe (print at the bottom, if you wish)!

Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Supplies needed

Chocolate mold

Ingredients

1 Cup chocolate chips
6 Tbsp hot chocolate mix
3 Tsp instant coffee
Small amount of white chocolate chips to drizzle
Mini marshmallows
Makes 3 bombs

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Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

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Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Have you heard about Hot Cocoa Bombs? They have become super popular, and what a great recipe to make at home for Valentine’s Day!

Here is a Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe you can make with your family, your kids, your partner – and they’re super fun to enjoy! Just put them in a mug with warm milk and break apart with a spoon.

Valentine’s Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs

Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3

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Patriotic Berry Waffles Recipe

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Waffles are always a crowd pleaser in our home. These patriotic berry waffles are clean, naturally sweetened with fruit and they taste delicious! If your kids are anything like mine, sprinkles make them smile and you’ll be surprised how many times they will say, “Can I have another one….!?” 
 
Here’s the recipe:
 
3 small bowls
Waffles iron
All-natural waffle mix
Strawberries (puréed)
Blueberries (puréed)
Food coloring (optional for more vivid color waffles)
Whipped cream
Sprinkles 
 
Directions:
 
1. Turn on waffle maker on medium to medium-high heat.
2. Whip up waffle batter and pour evenly into 3 separate small bowls.
2. Purée strawberries and mix them into one bowl of batter until evenly colored red.
3. Purée blueberries and add to the another bowl of batter until it turns blue.
4. Leave one bowl of batter plain, this will be used for the white stripes of the flag.
5. Once the waffle iron is ready. Drizzle the blue batter into top left corner to form a rectangle shape.
6. Quickly start making your stripes. Start with the red and fill the bottom row of the waffle iron mold. Then rotate each row with the red and white batter.
Patriotic Berry Waffles
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Patriotic Berry Waffles

Waffles are always a crowd pleaser in our home. These patriotic berry waffles are clean, naturally sweetened with fruit and they taste delicious! If your kids are anything like mine, sprinkles make them smile and you’ll be surprised how many times they will say, “Can I have another one....!?” 

Equipment

  • 3 small bowls
  • Waffle Iron

Ingredients

  • All-natural waffle m
  • Strawberries, puréed
  • Blueberries, puréed
  • Food coloring optional for more vivid waffles
  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Turn on waffle maker on medium to medium-high heat.
  • Whip up waffle batter and pour evenly into 3 separate small bowls.
  • Purée strawberries and mix them into one bowl of batter until evenly colored red.
  • Purée blueberries and add to the another bowl of batter until it turns blue.
  • Leave one bowl of batter plain, this will be used for the white stripes of the flag.
  • Once the waffle iron is ready. Drizzle the blue batter into top left corner to form a rectangle shape.
  • Quickly start making your stripes. Start with the red and fill the bottom row of the waffle iron mold. Then rotate each row with the red and white batter.
  • Cook until lightly golden brown and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Easy Creamy Chicken & Noodles Recipe

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Easy Creamy Chicken & Noodles

One of the meals I make regularly is a one-pot creamy chicken & noodles recipe. It’s super easy and tastes so yummy!

Takes about 25 minutes to prepare and serves 4.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (may use cooked breasts)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1-3/4 cups (14-1/2 oz can) chicken broth
2 cups (10 oz package) of frozen peas and carrots
1/2 package egg noodles, uncooked
1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk
3/4 grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. In heavy 5-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  2. Add chicken broth; heat to boiling.
  3. Stir in uncooked paste and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly with liquid.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer on medium heat 8 minutes, stirring occasionally or until most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together soup, milk, and 1/2 cup cheese until smooth. Stir into the pasta mixture.
  6. Simmer until heated through.
  7. Sever sprinkled with remaining cheese.

Easy Creamy Chicken & Noodles Recipe

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Easy Creamy Chicken & Noodles
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Easy Creamy Chicken & Noodles

One of my favorite dinner recipes. Takes about 25 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts May use cooked chicken breasts.
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1-3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 14-1/2 oz can
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 package egg noodles, uncooked
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a heavy 5-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Then add chicken and onion and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. (I use cooked chicken and just heat it up together.)
  • Add chicken broth and heat to boiling.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly with liquid.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer on medium heat 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until most liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together soup, milk and 1/2 cup cheese until smooth. Stir into pasta mixture.
  • Simmer until heated through.
  • Serve sprinkled with remaining cheese.