Hot Peppermint Mochas, Pumpkin Spice, Eggnog and Chestnut Praline Lattes certainly are blissful, winter treats, but too many in the hustle, bustle and joy can be a bit rough on the waistline, immune system and the body in general (think sugar load and artificial flavorings.)

Try making a delicious cleaner, lighter, wintery-blend version with these simple ideas:

–Home coffee makers are coming out with some ingenius designs, easy-to-use and affordable for some fancy drink brews
–Use flavored coffee beans*, grinds or spice your own with: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg or even cocoa powder
–Add a natural sweetener of choice
–Add a flavor extract from an organic, natural flavor company
–Froth adds an elegant, nostalgic touch, with its fluffy topping and creamy sipping
–Pick an unsweetened milk alternative for a velvety drink

 

Here are a couple of my coffee essentials:

Sweeteners:
KAL stevia and Coconut sugar (especially with spiced coffees!)

Milks:
(I combine unsweetened, vanilla Almond milk with unsweetened Coconut milk about 3:1)

Frother:
Aerolatte and Ninja

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Some brands are a bit cleaner than others. Use caution and read labels if requiring a gluten-free lifestyle.