November 24, 2008

Coffee recipe

I have been taking lots of things for granted, so I started to think about stuff, and came up with something I have been doing for years. I thought I would pass it on to you.
I combine things.
You already saw my coffee and oatmeal combo, now for something to drink.
That way, I feel like I'm treating myself to something special, and many times it is.
So, here is one of my specials, along with suggestions for variations.
I guess it should be noted that this works well with bariatric people because it has extra protein in it.
If you are on a diet, or your doctor has given you restrictions, be careful with my recipes. Some are loaded with stuff you may not want to eat.

Coffee:
1 cup of decaf coffee
1 packet of sugar free instant breakfast
1 packet sweet and low
2 teaspoons of liquid creamer (Coffee mate with chocolate, or other flavors are fine)
(If you are not a choco-holic like me, you may use vanilla flavored instant breakfast)
I make a pot of coffee every morning and let it cool. Then I heat it in the microwave and drink it all day. I know coffee has caffiene, even the decaf, but I can live with that. Chocolate has caffeine too, thank God!

Heat the cup of coffee for 1 minute, 20 seconds in the microwave
Add the instant breakfast, and sweet and low. Stir until dissolved.
Pour creamer into coffee.
Drink and enjoy!
Tip:
I like to use a ceramic mug because it also heats up in the microwave as well as the liquid inside of it. That way, my hands stay nice and warm while drinking.

Stop the presses!
I found a variation that I was not aware of. Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla, or chocolate protein powder to the coffee in place of the instant breakfast. Make sure you stir it up very well. It will make a super drink, especially if the coffee is hot. Try it and let me know.

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