Cinnamon Chip Bread – Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Cinnamon Chip Bread

Hi Everyone, I have to tell you, I am mad at Starbucks!  Yes, me, mad at one of my favorite coffee shops!  Why you wonder?  Because every time I walk in there I see that glass case full of delectable treats that I want, but never order.  For the past month or so, I kept [...]

Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Frappe #SundaySupper

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Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday! Today for the #SundaySupper we had to make a budget friendly meal for when times are tough and groceries can be expensive.   I am bringing one of my favorite recipes to the table!   You already know I am a HUGE coffee drinker and you already know that I [...]

The Holiday Season has begun

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Hi Everyone and Happy Black Friday! As you read this, I will be running around Walnut Creek looking for fun Christmas presents for my Friends, Family and me!  he he  Since Thanksgiving is over, I think it’s the official beginning of the holiday season!  So to kick off the holiday season I have a drink for you!! I totally had [...]

Skinny Peppermint Mocha ???

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It’s official   I have been bitten by the red cup!!  The red cup drove me in, and now I want more, more I tell yah!  But can I afford the calories?  Can I afford the cash?  The answer is no!  So what is a girl to do?  Well, make your own silly!!! Oh Peppermint Mocha Frappe, [...]

Skinny Vanilla Latte

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Hi Everyone, Now that the weather is getting cold, I think I am ready to start making hot coffee drinks.  I wanted to start my first hot coffee drink with my favorite drink that I always order from Starbucks, the Skinny Vanilla Latte.  I love this drink!!! This drink is pretty easy to make and to be [...]

Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Happy Friday Everyone!!!! I am so excited to share with you some exciting news that I got this week, plus I finally re-created the Pumpkin Spice Latte.  Woohoo!!  So what would you like to hear first? I have to share this with you my exciting news first.  Have you checked out this months Health Magazine? [...]

Weekly Recap

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Hi Everyone, Where does the time go?  I can’t believe it’s back to work tomorrow!  I’m not ready, I think I need a three day weekend!  Matter of fact, I think we all need a three or maybe four day weekend!  Speaking of work I have a gross, but funny story to tell you.  On [...]

Green Tea Frappe

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Howdy Partners, Today I have for you a recipe that has been requested for me to make by a few of my readers.  The request was for a Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino, low-calorie!!!   With much researching, I think I finally came up with the recipe for you!!! I’ll be honest with you, I have [...]

Drink your Pie!!

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UPDATE:  FOR THE COCONUT MILK, I USED COCONUT MILK FROM A CARTON.  IT’S UNSWEETENED AND 50 – 60 CALORIES A CUP.  I PURCHASED MINE AT TRADER JOE’S BUT I DO KNOW THAT THEIR ARE OTHER NAME BRANDS, SUCH AS SILK AND COCONUT FLAVORED ALMOND MILK. Hi Everyone, I was originally going to post this recipe [...]

Skinny Mocha Mint Cookie Frappe / Giveaway

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Hi Everyone, Today I have another one of my crazy coffee concoctions for you!  This came from a reader who suggested I come up with a skinny version of the Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble.  I did the best I could and I will say it is hella good!!! When I was looking for ingredients for this coffee, I [...]