Hormone Happy Peppermint Mocha

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Written By Maddie Ginder Scannapieco

HORMONE HAPPY PEPPERMINT MOCHA

This drink is totally packed with antioxidants, healthy fats and will actually give you balanced energy throughout the day. There are lots of ways to make this — using regular brewed coffee/decaf or an espresso machine. Measurements are loose, so you can’t really go wrong!!

This recipe targets:

Paleo | Vegan | Keto | Glucose-Friendly | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free

Your average Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks is going to send you on a blood-sugar rollercoaster the whole day. THIS version will actually give you long-lasting energy, while keeping your glucose levels stable!! I choose 100% (no fillers) monkfruit because I don’t do well with sugar in the mornings, but on special occasions I might swap for a touch of maple syrup or honey!

Ingredient list

  • ~1/2-1 cup of hot coffee (or 2 shots of espresso! I use organic decaf coffee)

  • ~1/4-1/2 Nutpods Peppermint Mocha (or creamy coconut milk)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon organic cacao powder

  • 100% Monkfruit/Steva (just a tad!) OR 1 tablespoon maple syrup/honey to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

  • 1 coop of collagen (I use Ancient Nutrition brand)

  • Optional: ~1 tablespoon coconut butter

  • Optional: ~1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dietary benefits

  • Gluten-free

  • Dairy-free

  • Paleo

  • Vegan

  • Keto

  • Glucose friendly

Steps

BLENDER METHOD

First, prepare your coffee or espresso. Then warm the creamer/milk (I think warming it on the stove top is best!). Then add remaining ingredients. Blend until mixed and foamy! Pour on top of your prepared coffee.

frother method

First prepare your coffee or espresso. Then froth/heat your nutpods/milk in a frother with cacao/vanilla/sweetener/peppermint. Pour it over your prepared coffee!

toppings

Time for TOPPINGS! One of the best parts. Sprinkle with Dark Chocolate shavings and/or drizzle. I like GoodSam Foods (use code MADDIE15 for 15% off!) for blood-sugar friendly and high quality ingredients. I sprinkled some freeze dried raspberry for a touch of color, but you could also sprinkle with peppermint candy of any kind (I was avoiding the added sugar) or homemade coconut whipped cream is a delicious topping! ENJOY! :)

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