Chai Latte

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Let me start by saying that I love coffee, every morning when I get step into and get a whiff of that sweet aroma its like sweet heaven. My problem with coffee is that I don't like it black I love dressing up my coffee and that is where my downfall is. I enjoy loading it with lots of super yucky {yummy} creamers, my fave being Coconut Crème from Coffee Mate. So a few weeks ago I started my Spring Fling session with my bootcamp and we had to set a couple goals. I decided to get brave and give up coffee *gasp*, I figured it was only for 6 weeks and its not like I've never done it before. So to make a long story longer I didn't have a problem with not having my a cup, I wasn't craving it but my body was going through relapse! I would get these crazy crazy headaches everyday at around 10AM like clockwork. That went on for about a week and half and then after that I was good!

So while my morning cup of joe was more of a morning comfort drink if anything, I needed something to take its place. It's pretty safe to say that I have found an amazing substation, I am officially obsessed with Chai Lattes. I drink Yerba Mate tea on the regular hot and cold, I've grown to like it simply because of its amazing health benefits. I usually get plain traditional Yerba Mate but I saw that they had so many flavors to choose from and decided to get a couple to try them out I got the Chai Spice Mate and the Mate Chocolatte. Both are simply-simply amazing!! This is an on the cheap make it at home Chai Latte and trust me it won't disappoint!

 

 

Ingredients

• Tea Bag of your choice
• 10oz. of hot water
• Milk Frother
• Stevia/Truvia
• 1/2 cup of Almond Milk

Method

1. Boil hot water
2. While water is boiling place Almond Milk and Stevis in frother and froth away
3. Once water boiled steep your tea bag
4. Pour Almond Milk in your cup
5. Sip and ENJOY!

Enjoy your Chai Tea Latte!!
-M♥

Quinoa Lime and Black Bean Recipe

Pin It now! In preparation for my wedding this coming summer I have been commited to fitness so I can rock my dress and of course feel great in it. I have been doing booty camp with my SIL and let me tell you I have never felt better about myself. I suffer from asthma and was scared out of my mind to try boot camp for fear of having an attack. But I tried it out and loved it so much. Not only have I lost weight and inches but I have gained muscle, and have helped my lungs become much more healthier and stronger. I could not run a lap without stopping and now I am happy to say that I can.

Working out is just half of it though, its making sure that you change your eating habits as well. I started hearing all this hype about Quinoa and I couldn't believe that I had never tried it before much less heard of it. Its a grain that is rich in protein and iron and is a good source of fiber and is gluten free.

I tried some yummy quinoa that someone from the office prepared and I decided to create something along those lines and let me tell you that it came out finger-lickin' good!

You will need:
- Quinoa I used what I had at home with was Roland Roadted Garlic Quinoa
- Lime, I used about 10 key limes
- Yellow Onion
- Green Onions
- Bell Peppers(green, red, yellow and orange)
- avocado
- Cilantro
- Olive Oil I used about 2tbsp.
- One can of black beans
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- Optional chili flakes or I used some Chipotle Sauce

I cooked the Quinoa as directed

While that was cooking I combined my lime, chipotle sauce and olive oil
I chopped up all my veggies and added in the black beans

Once the quinoa was done cooking I added in the lime sauce stirred that in well and then added the veggies and the beans.

You can serve right away, I personally like refrigerating it for a bit to let it cool down and let the quinoa absorb all the yummy flavors. There are similar recipes that add in corn and I have made this with corn as well, I just left it out of this one today.
Try out the recipe let me know how it turns out for you. Its yummy-licious!

Until next time!-M