DIY: Acai bowls

Kyle and I are big fans of acai bowls!  So fresh and filling yet you don't feel too full.  We will sometimes treat ourselves to acai bowls but they aren't exactly cheap.  I found out you can order acai powder and make your own at home for way cheaper!

This bag of acai powder lasts forever!

Since we haven't been able to go out and pick up bowls we have been making plenty of acai bowls!  So delicious!

I don't really follow a strict recipe, throw some things in a blender until it reaches the consistency I want and then top it with everything!

Here's a recipe to start you off and then you can figure out what works for you:

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Acai powder

1 cup Milk of choice

1 cup Frozen fruit

1 frozen Banana

Toppings:

Granola

Coconut flakes

Sliced Fruit (strawberries, bananas, pineapple, kiwi, etc)

Peanut butter or any other nut butter

Nutella

Honey 

Chia seeds

Directions:

1. Add the frozen fruit, acai powder, and milk to a blender.  Blend until creamy and smooth, adding extra milk if needed to get blender running.  You should aim for a frozen-yogurt like texture (thicker than a smoothie).

2. Spoon the acai mixture into bowls and top with anything you want!

Notes:

- Optional additions: You can add yogurt, protein powder or other additions to bulk up your bowls if wanted.

Let me know if you try this one out and your favorite toppings!

Cinnamon Coffee

Y'all know I am a big coffee fan and I drink a lot of it.  I don't do K-cups that much anymore, I like my coffee a little stronger and I also don't want to be limited to one cup.  I brew about a half of a pot every morning for myself.

I had seen people talk about putting cinnamon on their grounds before brewing but had never given it a go.  I was feeling a little adventurous this past weekend and decided to give it a try.

I brewed it with cinnamon everyday since, it has definitely become my go-to.

Super simple just sprinkle a little cinnamon on your brewed coffee and brew like normal.  It lends a subtle spice, my husband even said nutty, taste and takes away the bitterness of the coffee.  It's a win for me.

I'm not using any fancy cinnamon, that's Dollar Tree cinnamon right there.

Have you tried this in your coffee?  What other spice combos have you used??

Easy Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is one of my guilty pleasures.  I don't know about you but it isn't in my budget to buy them regularly.  I figured out how to make a pretty good homemade version.

The night before I prepare coffee with sugar.  I use the Keurig but you could also brew a pot and make a larger supply.

After it has cooled I put it in a jar, cover and place in the fridge to cool overnight.

In the morning I get a new jar and fill it with ice cubes.  I like to freeze leftover coffee and use in my iced coffee so it doesn't get watered down.  Fill up the jar with your cold coffee.

You can drink it like it is but I prefer to add a little creamer.  This Toasted Marshmallow Mocha is a new favorite.

You can use almond milk, coconut milk, or whatever creamer you want to switch up the flavor.  You could also add in flavored syrups for an extra coffee house flavor.

Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels

Ask me what I want to eat for breakfast and my answer will always be carbs.  I love carbs in the morning: bagels, muffins, doughnuts I'm all about the carbs, tell me I'm not the only one.  Obviously they aren't the healthiest choice.  I recently found a recipe for greek yogurt bagels and had to give them a try.  Guys they are the easiest things and we are obsessed with them!

Greek Yogurt Bagels

Ingredients:

1 Cup Self Rising Flour

1 Cup Greek Yogurt 

(Optional: 1 egg for egg wash, seasonings/add ins of choice)

Directions:

Mix flour and yogurt together.  When adding in the yogurt make sure that you strain the liquid as much as possible, you don't want soupy bagels.  When it looks like dough sprinkle flour and take out dough and start to knead.  Don't stress about kneading right or a lot, I just knead it enough to move around.  If you knead it too much it will get sticky and hard to work with.  Once kneaded pull off pieces and form into bagel shapes.  (Sometimes I get lazy and just make them into bagel sticks.)  Place them on your baking sheet.  This is optional but I like to mix an egg and brush over the bagels, you can also sprinkle with seasonings of your choice).  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.    

Tips:

- If you don't have self rising flour, make your own with 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt

- seasonings I am excited to try: everything, cinnamon sugar and sesame seed

Let me know if you try them and what you think!  Also if you have any ideas for add ins or seasonings I would love to hear! 

Eggnogg Latte Recipe

If you follow me on instagram you know my love for coffee.  Americano, cappuccino, latte give me all the coffee!  I love to go to a coffee shop and pick up a cup but that definitely adds up.  Today I'm sharing my recipe for a homemade eggnog latte.  I love eggnog but if you aren't a fan you could just replace it with milk and add flavored syrup.  

What you need:

- 2/3 cup eggnogg | my favorite is this Southern Comfort kind

- 1/3 cup milk | we had coconut on hand but your can use whatever you want

- 1/2 cup strong coffee | I used a K-cup 

- pinch of nutmeg 

- Optional 2 Tbsp sugar

What to do:

1. Measure your eggnog and milk (and sugar if wanted) and mix together.  Pour into a mug and microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.  

2. Froth your milk and eggnog mixture.  I like to use a frother for ease but you can also pour the milk into a jar/cup with a lid and vigorously shake for 30 seconds until it has doubled in size and you can see the froth.

3. Measure your coffee.  I typically use a dark roast k-cup and make it on the smallest setting.

4. Top with nutmeg and enjoy!    

This is one of my favorite holiday treats!

How to Make Cake Balls

Oh my goodness these guys are little balls of deliciousness covered in chocolate and filled with sweet cake goodness.

They are SO easy to make, check them out:

You need:
- box of cake mix (any flavor you want)
- ingredients for the cake mix via the box
- jar of icing (any flavor)
- melting chocolate (any flavor)

What you do:

1. Make the cake according to the directions on the box, let cool.

2. Once cool take cake by pieces and crumble up into a bowl.

3. Scoop 1/2 of the container of icing into the bowl of cake crumbles.  Mix them up until moistened.  Put in the fridge for a few hours or the freezer for about 15 minutes if you are in a hurry.

4. Roll the cake mixture into balls and place on waxed paper.  

5. Melt the chocolate according to the directions on the bag (usually about 30 seconds at a time) and stir.

6. Take the cake balls and dip them in the melted chocolate.  This can be really messy.  It is easiest if you use a fork, spoon or stick so you don't get completely sticky and messy.

7. Place on wrap paper and let harden.  If you are in a hurry you can place in the fridge to speed up this process.

8. Enjoy!

Tip: You can decorate with sprinkles or other things before the chocolate hardens