More Than Your Average Cup of Joe: Healthy Coffee Swaps
We are coffee lovers. In addition to giving you a run down of our favorite workouts, we can just as easily give you a run down of coffee shops in our city. In fact, if you’ve heard us tell our #FitWithFinesse story, you know we originally talked about starting a blog during one of our weekly coffee dates. This time of year takes that love up a notch. There’s nothing better than starting a crisp morning with a warm creamy cup of coffee or taking an evening walk in the middle of fall with a latte or espresso in hand.
We also know that the added cream and syrup in our favorite drinks pack a bit of a sugar bomb and pack the calories. So, we are all about finding great alternatives to still help up enjoy our favorite. We’ve uncovered a recipe that blends our love for coffee with power packed chia seeds. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.
If you are a lover like us, check out a great new breakfast recipe to try this week!
COFFEE CHIA PUDDING
Get your morning started right with a chia pudding that taste like a latte! This is a great and easy way to use up any leftover coffee and with the addition of nutrient-rich chia seeds, this delicious treat is an awesome go-to for breakfast. Chia seeds are protein and fiber powerhouses, for all the benefits check out this great article at Health.com
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours - Overnight
Servings 2 -4
Ingredients
3/4 cup cold coffee (I mix of Trader Joe’s Autumn Maple Coffee and French Vanilla w/ dash of cinnamon)
3/4 cup Almond Milk
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
8 tbsp chia seeds
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Grated chocolate
Optional: Whip Cream (Regular or Coconut)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients
Let chill for at least four hours or overnight
Serve with whipped coconut cream and grated chocolate
Riiissee and Shiiine Protein Shake
Sorry, we couldn’t help it! Try this protein shake with an added dose of healthy fats for your morning burst. It’s super easy.
1 banana previously sliced and frozen
½ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
½ cup milk, any variety
¼ cup rolled oats 25 g
Optional: spoonful of nut butter
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding more milk as necessary to reach a consistency to your liking.
Optionally top with a sprinkle of chia seeds and serve immediately.