New Year, new me, new drinks!
Along with the sound of clinking mugs, you’ve likely heard “New Year, new me” amidst the coffee shop chatter. As customers share their resolutions with one another, vows to be healthier are declared: consume less sugar, more protein, and participate in “Dry January” – a month of alcohol-free living. This is an opportune time to add new drink specials that align with customers’ desire for guilt-free indulgences. These three easy recipes will help you do just that!
A “latte” joy, a little sugar: Almond Joy Latte Smoothie
Fans of Almond Joy bars, rejoice! This coconut blended latte satisfies candy cravings without wrecking New Year’s resolutions. Unsweetened almond milk and almond butter deliver that classic almond taste without the artificial flavors, while sugar-free coconut syrup and chocolate protein powder add just enough sweetness to be indulgent without the sugar rush.
Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso or 1 cup of strong brewed coffee
- 8oz. Califia Farms Unsweetened Barista Almond Milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1oz. tablespoon Torani sugar free coconut syrup
Directions:
- Prepare espresso or strong brewed coffee.
- In a blender, combine almond milk, chocolate protein powder, almond butter, and coconut syrup.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the espresso or coffee into the smoothie mixture.
- Stir and enjoy!
Sugar (free) spice & everything nice: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte
While Thanksgiving and Christmas usher in the annual craze for all things cinnamon and brown sugar, the trend doesn’t end in January. As long as the weather is cool, the warming flavors of the season are still in. Take advantage of these seasonal cravings with this sugar-free brown sugar cinnamon latte!
Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso
- 8 oz Pacific Foods Barista Series Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 tablespoon Torani Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Prepare espresso.
- Heat almond milk until warm but not boiling.
- Stir in Monin Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Syrup and ground cinnamon.
- Pour the espresso into a cup.
- Gently pour the brown sugar cinnamon-infused almond milk over the espresso or coffee.
- Stir and enjoy!
Cha-cha-chai: Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte
In the spirit of health, many are opting for drinks containing ingredients with medicinal properties. Turmeric, ginger, and honey are powerful anti-inflammatory spices, creating an immune-boosting super drink when combined. Harness the power of these ingredients with this turmeric ginger chai latte! Plus, it’s a great caffeine-free option for those striving for a jitter-free January!
Ingredients:
- 8oz. Rishi Organic Turmeric Ginger Chai Concentrate
- 8oz. cup milk (search from any of our sugar free alt milk options here)
- Honey
Directions:
- Heat Rishi Organic Turmeric Ginger Chai Concentrate and milk until warm (do not boil).
- Add honey as sweetener to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a cup and enjoy.
