Five Fall Warm Drinks You’ll Love

Temperatures are finally beginning to fall, which brings a bevy of seasonal warm drinks to your favorite coffeehouse. Not only are those drinks expensive, they’re often loaded with sugary syrups and other additives that can derail your nutrition goals in a single cup. The great news is that you can make your own versions of your favorite fall warm drinks at home. Not only will you save money, you’ll love the convenience of being able to whip up one of these cozy drinks any time you want with these simple recipes:

Thrive Café

Tear open a packet, empty it into your favorite mug, add water and heat. You’ll enjoy an amazing Creamy Mocha Flavor along with added benefits that a cuppa joe can’t deliver. Thrive Café is based on a formula that provides antioxidant support and supports appetite management, energy and clarity with a blend of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fruit extracts. For more information, visit the Thrive Café page.

Skinny Peppermint Mocha

Pour ½ cup freshly made Thrive Cafe into your favorite mug, then add 2 drops peppermint extract, 1/3 cup nonfat milk and 2 tablespoons dark chocolate syrup. Yield: 1 serving.

Hot Vanilla Milk

Warm 1 cup milk on the stove or in the microwave. Add 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla and 1 tablespoon sugar. Yield: 1 serving. For source, click here.

Warm Apple Cider

Add 4 ½ cups filtered water, 3 cups chopped organic apple (about 3 large apples), 2 to 3 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the container of a blender, secure lid, and start on low speed. Slowly increase to high speed and blend for 6 minutes. The mixture heats in the blender, so serve immediately. Yield: 5 servings. For source, click here.

Vanilla Chai Tea Latte

Combine 2 cups water, 2 peppercorns, 3 whole cloves, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon ginger and 1 cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and let boil for at least 5 minutes. (The longer you boil, the more the spices will release their flavor). Turn off heat, and place two black tea bags in the water. Steep for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Heat ½ cup milk in microwave on medium heat for 15 seconds. Stir into tea and serve. Yield: 2 servings. For source, click here.