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Caramel Apple Hot Toddy

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Warm up on a cold night with this cozy Caramel Apple Hot Toddy! It’s a twist on a classic Hot Toddy made with spiced apple cider and Sugar Free Torani Caramel Classic Syrup!

This post has been sponsored by Torani Syrups. All opinions are mine alone. #aguiltfreeholiday #torani


Unpopular opinion – wintertime is the best time!  While the majority of people I know complain about the winter, I embrace it.  There are things I love about the spring and summer, but I get so excited for the fall and winter!  From the end of October through the first week of January, there’s a complete sense of joyfulness in the air.  Every snowfall is magical and every freezing, cold night is an excuse to move a little closer together and snuggle! 

This time of year is so full of excitement!  But preparing for the holidays can be stressful.  There are deadlines to meet, presents to wrap, cookies to bake, and relatives to visit.  That’s why I enjoy when everything gets a little quieter at night. It’s the time of day when I can decompress, hang out with my husband, admire the glow of our Christmas tree, and sip something warm and comforting.

A Hot Toddy with a caramel apple twist!

 
Last winter, I made myself a Hot Toddy for the very first time.  This classic drink is a warm and cozy beverage to sip on a cold night.  It’s even said that a Hot Toddy can help a common cold!  So what goes into a Hot Toddy?  It’s simple!  You just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon juice.  

A classic Hot Toddy is soothing on its own, but I recently made a Hot Toddy with a caramel apple twist.  The result was a delicious drink that’s full of caramel apple flavor and a hint of cinnamon spice!  This recipe is just as easy to make as a classic Hot Toddy.  But this version has spiced apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and Torani Sugar Free Caramel Classic Syrup!



Torani syrups are made with simple and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.  I used the Sugar Free Torani Caramel Classic Syrup to keep this drink as guilt-free as possible.  Not only that, this syrup gives this Hot Toddy just the right amount of sweet, caramel flavor!  It’s the perfect companion to holiday drinks, coffee, and hot cocoa!  The recipe possibilities are endless! 

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Caramel Apple Hot Toddy

Serving Size: 2

Caramel Apple Hot Toddy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 - .74 oz. pouches spiced apple cider mix
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 4 oz. honey whiskey, or your favorite whiskey
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 4 tbsp. Torani Sugar Free Caramel Classic Syrup

Instructions

  1. Add water and spiced apple cider mix to a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir the apple cider mix until it's dissolved and the pot has begun to boil.
  3. Add the cinnamon stick (or sticks) to the pot. Remove from heat and allow the cinnamon to steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the cinnamon from the pot. Then, stir in the honey, whiskey, lemon juice, and Torani Sugar Free Caramel Classic Syrup.
  5. Divide the hot toddy between two glasses. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired, and serve!

Notes

You can substitute bottled apple cider for the spiced apple cider pouches. Use 8 oz. apple cider per serving.

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There’s honey flavored whiskey in this bad boy, but you can use your favorite whiskey in this Hot Toddy recipe. A cinnamon whiskey might be nice! It’s a sweet drink, but not too sweet.  And it tastes just like a caramel apple!  The Sugar Free Torani Caramel Classic Syrup is so good!  You definitely won’t miss the sugar!  Find it in the coffee and tea aisle at a Walmart near you! 


Did you spend a cozy evening sipping this Caramel Apple Hot Toddy recipe? Share your pics using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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This Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a cozy cup of deliciousness made with Baileys Pumpkin Spice, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and rich chocolate!


PSL lovers, meet your new favorite hot beverage!  I’ve never tried pumpkin hot chocolate before, but it’s been on my list!  Since we had planned to paint pumpkins this past weekend, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to mix up this recipe.  We painted our pumpkins.  Then, I sipped my cocoa while watching Psycho.  It was the perfect drink for a Friday night during spooky season!

Now, this isn’t just any homemade hot chocolate – which, on its own, is pretty tasty.  This homemade hot chocolate has pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice mixed into it.  You could stop right there and have an amazing, hot, fall beverage!  But I went one step better and finished it off with Baileys Pumpkin Spice.  Say what?!!


Baileys is probably one of my favorite adult beverages!  It’s creamy, it’s delicious, and it’s perfect to mix into hot drinks!  While I was at my parents’ house a couple weekends ago, I noticed a bottle of Baileys Pumpkin Spice sitting on the kitchen counter.  PUMPKIN SPICE!  I had to try it, so I poured a sip’s worth into a glass.  

I immediately knew I needed my own bottle!  So while I was hanging out in the kitchen, enjoying my sip of Baileys Pumpkin Spice, I asked my Mom,”How would you drink this?”  She suggested over ice or in hot chocolate.  YES!  I had already planned on making a pumpkin hot chocolate recipe, but my mom’s suggestion was a game changer!


This recipe made two large and delicious mugfuls of pumpkin spice hot chocolate.   Start by heating milk in a saucepan.  Then, stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, sugar, and vanilla.  Once that’s all mixed up, add a chopped up bar of chocolate (oh yeah!) and stir it until it melts.


Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, then stir in the Baileys Pumpkin Spice.  It’s creamy, pumpkin goodness that adds just the right amount of extra pumpkin flavor to this drink. It’s also just enough booze to give you that cozy, relaxed feeling!


Last, but not least, I topped off the hot chocolate with whipped cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate (save a tiny piece of the chocolate bar and use a grater to create shavings)!  It’s a rich, decadent drink that’ll keep you warm and toasty! 

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Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 5 tbsp. pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
  • 2 oz. Baileys Pumpkin Spice, per mug
  • Toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Heat milk over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally until it starts to simmer.
  2. Lower heat. Then, add the pumpkin puree, vanilla, sugar, and pumpkin spice. Continue stirring until ingredients are incorporated.
  3. Add the semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until all of the chocolate has melted.
  4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Then, stir in 2 oz. Baileys Pumpkin Spice per mug.
  5. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, then enjoy!
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The gorgeous, glazed mug that I used was as big as my head! As soon as I squirted whipped cream on top, it puddled out into a creamy foam.  It was kind of perfect to have a touch of cream in every sip.  It’s a very rich drink, though, so sip slowly and enjoy!  


Did you make this Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate? Make sure to share your pics on Instagram using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee

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If you feel like a wicked witch before coffee, treat yourself to this Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee that’s magically made overnight in the fridge with Torani Butterscotch Syrup and pumpkin pie spice! 

This post has been sponsored by Torani Syrups. All opinions are mine alone. #AToraniHalloween


I finally got to try Butterbeer for the first time over the weekend!  It was delicious and I seriously cannot stop thinking about how good that creamy, butterscotch flavor is! 

Since then, I’ve been looking at recipes to make at home.  But this wizard-inspired drink is made with a whole bunch of ingredients that aren’t the best for daily consumption.  So I figured out an easy way to enjoy that butterscotch flavor and it’s made with real, simple ingredients, too!

Torani Butterscotch Syrup!

Butterscotch cold brew coffee that’s so easy to make, it’s like magic!

 
Step aside, wizards!  I created a witchy, caffeinated concoction that’s full of butterscotch flavor!  It has a couple of fun Halloween-inspired touches, too!  Meet the Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee!

This cold brew coffee recipe is an easy Halloween treat!  Fill your cauldron (or a large jar) with coffee grounds and add a little pumpkin spice.  Let it sit overnight.  After the coffee is strained in the morning, stir in a few tablespoons of Torani Butterscotch Syrup.  Finally, add ice to glasses, and pour! 

If you really want to make this cold brew coffee a spooky good Halloween treat, top it off with whipped cream, Halloween sprinkles, and a drizzle of caramel sauce!


The Torani Butterscotch Syrup really makes this drink!  It’s easy to use – just stir it in! – and can be added to so many different recipes! The butterscotch flavor isn’t overwhelmingly sweet.  It has just enough flavor and sweetness to really make this cold brew coffee taste magical!  Plus, it’s made with simple ingredients like pure cane sugar & natural flavors!


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Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee

Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medium-dark blend coffee grounds
  • 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 4 tbsp. Torani Butterscotch Syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional toppings: light/fat free whipped cream, Halloween sprinkles, caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large jar or glass carafe, add the coffee grounds, pumpkin pie spice, and water. Let it sit overnight.
  2. The next day, strain the coffee through cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter and into a large jar or glass carafe.
  3. Stir in the Torani Butterscotch Syrup.
  4. Pour the coffee into glasses filled with ice.
  5. Top with whipped cream, Halloween sprinkles, and caramel sauce, if desired.
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There’s no need to get on your broomstick and head to the coffee shop in the morning!  This cold brew coffee recipe makes about 3-4 glasses so you’ll be all set to sip and go! 

If you think it’s too cold for cold brew, brew hot coffee with the pumpkin pie spice.  Then, stir in 2 tablespoons of Torani Butterscotch Syrup to it and enjoy!

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Did you make this magical Witch’s Cold Brew Butterscotch Coffee recipe? Share your pics using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

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Start your busy morning with a creamy and delicious Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Smoothie made with protein filled oats, chocolaty goodness, and no added sugar!


It’s the second week of September and, chances are, you’re back into the swing of things.  The kids are back to school, you’re back to your daily routine, and the laid back days of summer have become somewhat hectic again.  And while you’re rushing out the door in the morning to get to school, work, or the gym, you might be grabbing a quick breakfast on-the-go to keep you satisfied and fueled to tackle your day.

One of my favorite quick breakfasts to make during busy mornings is a smoothie.  Toss a few ingredients in a blender, pour it in a glass, and go!  It wasn’t until recently, though, that I discovered how much I love making smoothies with oatmeal in them!  It’s just the added boost my smoothies need to get my fill of protein and nutrition.


When I used to work full-time in an Accounts Receivable office, I used to stop at Starbucks on my way to work and get a chocolate smoothie.  Their chocolate smoothies are made with banana, mocha sauce, and protein powder.  It’s one of my favorite smoothie flavor combos! But at $4.25 a smoothie, it can become a pricey little morning habit.  Making your own, however, is a lot easier on your wallet!

So I decided to try to make my own version of the Starbucks chocolate smoothie.  Instead of mocha sauce, I’m using unsweetened cocoa powder.  And instead of protein powder, there’s almond butter, almond-cashew milk, plus a serving of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats in it. 

Oatmeal not only gives your smoothie a healthy boost of protein, it gives your smoothie a thick and creamy texture, too (no weird texture issues)!  It’s kind of like having a morning milkshake!

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond-cashew milk
  • 1/2 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp. creamy almond butter
  • Pinch of stevia
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Place the banana, almond-cashew milk, Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, cocoa powder, almond butter, and stevia in a blender.
  2. Fill the rest with ice and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and top with sliced bananas, if desired.

Notes

If you make this the night before and let it sit in the fridge, it sets almost like a pudding! So you can enjoy it with a spoon like guilt-free chocolate pudding!

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Are you wondering how this smoothie tastes compared to the Starbucks chocolate smoothie? From what I can remember (it’s been a while since I’ve had a smoothie from Starbucks), it’s pretty damn close!

I might even be so bold to say that it’s actually better because there’s no added sugar, it’s thicker and creamier, and there’s a whole lot of protein in it! It’s just the chocolaty boost you need to get your morning going!


If you whip up this Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Smoothie, be sure to share it on social media using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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