Drinks

Peppermint Mocha White Chocolate Steamer

11 · Nov 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment

As much as I adore pumpkin, I get even more excited about PEPPERMINT season! I totally remember the first time I had peppermint ice cream as a kid. It was back in the day when peppermint ice cream was only around during the Christmas season. I would save all of the little peppermint pieces in my bowl and savor them for hours after that little bowl of ice cream was long gone. It’s because of that love that I decided to try out a fun new flavor combination for this winter. Peppermint Mocha White Chocolate Steamer… Yep, YUM!

It’s not really a full hot chocolate, it’s more of a steamer (flavored hot milk) with a little bit of white chocolate. Yep, once again… YUM!

I used my favorite International Delight Peppermint Mocha Creamer for this steamer, but you can also create a scrumptious Sugar Cookie steamer with the International Delight Sugar Cookie Creamer. Another perfect pairing with some warm milk!

For the peppermint mocha white chocolate steamer, I placed a few pieces of white chocolate in the bottom of my mug…

I just happened to find some white chocolate with some peppermint in it, so that was perfect. I added the milk and let the chocolate melt a little bit before I added the creamer.

Then I added a splash of the creamer and stirred it with a peppermint stick or peppermint lolly.

The peppermint melts in the the hot milk and creates a scrumptious holiday treat! Your family and friends are going to LOVE it, it’s like Christmas in a cup!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe + Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

9 · Sep 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment

One of the best parts of Fall is the ushering in of the baking season! You know what I’m talking about… Summer has been so hot, too hot to turn on the oven. Plus, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of the season, YUM! Now it’s time to turn our attention to the love of all things pumpkin & spice that goes so well with my new Vanilla Macchiato Glaze that I’m sharing today.

But, before I do that that, here are a few of my favorite fall pumpkin recipes from over the years here on WhipperBerry to get the fall baking ideas flowing. Some of these recipes will go great with this new Vanilla Macchiato Glaze…

5 Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

Pumpkin Spice Steamer

I know this isn’t a baking idea, but man-oh-man, this steamer pairs lovely with all things baked! Give it a go, I promise you’ll love me for it!

Pumpkin Pound Cake

Need I say more? Pumpkin and Pound Cake… Yea, I know!

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This recipe is out of this world, pumpkin bread pudding is perfect for those crisp fall nights snuggling by the fire.

Honey Pumpkin Yogurt

Again, not baking but oh-so good! Pumpkin Butter in yogurt… The perfect breakfast treat!

Cranberry Pumpkin Cookies

I am one who can NEVER turn down a good pumpkin cookie and these cookies with the tart cranberry are delicious!

Almost all of those recipes will go great with this new glaze recipe minus the yogurt and the steamer I guess. Ready to learn how to make it?

You’re going to laugh, it’s so easy. It’s cheating really.

Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe

Now the reason I came up with this was a silly little mix-up in my schedule. I FORGOT that I needed to bring treats to a gathering of friends and I needed something quick!

I know you’ve been there at one time or another. I’m never adverse to bringing something store-bought to a gathering, I just have to dress it up a bit to make it “look” homemade. That is exactly what I did that afternoon. I ran to the store and bought some cinnamon coffee cake muffins and brought them home to dress them up. I thought they would look good if I put them into some fancier wrappers and then topped them off with a little glaze. I looked into my refrigerator and found some International Delight Vanilla Macchiato Creamer and thought it would make a lovely glaze.

Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe

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Prep time

1 min

Cook time

1 min

Total time

2 mins

Author: Heather // WhipperBerry

Serves: 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3-4 tablespoonsInternational Delight Vanilla Macchiato Creamer

Instructions

Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl, add salt and then slowly add the creamer until you get the consistency you would like.

Yep, it’s as easy as that. Using the creamer rather than milk adds that lovely flavor from the creamer to your glaze. It’s extra special! I just drizzled the glaze over the store-bought muffins and voila, I have a great treat that looks homemade! Shhhh, no one needs to know your secret.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Morning Hacks to Make Life Easier

7 · Jul 18, 2016 · 1 Comment

+ This Breakfast Pizza Post brought to you by Jif® Peanut Butter +

Let’s face it… Mornings can be ROUGH! But, they don’t have to be.

I know that we are mid-summer at the moment, but I’m already starting to dread back-to-school. My kiddos start in early August, so we really only have a few more precious weeks of summer left.

Now is the time to perfect our morning routine so that as we transition back into school mode, we already have a good habit to start the year off right. We sat down and pow-wow’d and came up with some great breakfast ideas and some morning hack ideas that we think will help our family have fabulous mornings and maybe your family as well!

Morning Hack #1 Plan Ahead

Nothing tanks a day faster than not having a plan. We have found that a little planning ahead of time makes for smoother mornings. Happier kiddos and definitely a happier Mom. Plan outfits, pack backpacks & make lunches the night before.

You can even make your power packed breakfast the night before with my Overnight Protein Power Oatmeal recipe!

Click the photo above to grab the full recipe.

Morning Hack #2 Keep a Well Stocked Pantry & Fridge

One of the keys to happy mornings at our house is having a well stocked pantry and fridge. Now that doesn’t mean we have an over abundance of food that goes to waste. We’ve figured out some key staples that can make several different recipes with just a few key ingredients. All of the recipes I’m sharing today have been developed with the basic ingredients above.

Fruit, nuts, flat bread, rolled oats, milk, honey, cottage cheese, yogurt and Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads in Maple & Cinnamon. That’s it! With just those ingredients my kiddos and I can make several different types of breakfasts that they all love like our fruit pizza that my little guy adores!

Fruit Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Breakfast Hacks

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

7 mins

This easy and nutritious meal is great for the kiddos in the morning. They can even design their very own.

Author: Heather // WhipperBerry

Cuisine: breakfast

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients

Flat bread
1-2 tablespoons of Jif® Cinnamon Flavored Peanut Butter Spread
Fruit - You select your family's favorite fruit
Honey drizzle - optional

Instructions

Toast your flat bread to crisp it up a bit.
Spread a generous layer of the Jif® Cinnamon Flavored Peanut Butter Spread onto the flat bread.
Layer your favorite fruit on top of the peanut butter.
Drizzle with honey and ENJOY!

Morning Hack #3 Be Flexible

Now, I know that my first suggestion is to plan ahead BUT… What if your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast and won’t take no for an answer? Or your middle schooler refuses to go to school without the right kind of hair spray (yep, I did that to my Mom once. 1st day of 7th grade. I had run out of Aqua Net. Stellar Middle School moment! Sorry Mom!) Pre-schoolers, middle schoolers… Really all kiddos are classic for this, trust me, I know the pain!

The key here is to be flexible. Learn how to go with the flow… Your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast? Make them a smoothie bowl and they won’t know what hit them!

Click the photo above for the Peanut Butter and Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Morning Hack #4 Take Time to Slow Down

Even during the summer things can be really hectic in the morning. Chores, playdates, swim lessons you name it… Mornings can typically be a rush. On the mornings that aren’t a rush, TAKE TIME TO SLOW DOWN. Saturday or Sundays can be perfect for this. Take time to slow down and make something that is extra special for the family. Take the time to sit and giggle together, get to know each other better. These are the mornings that we want to remember for years to come!

When we take the time to slow down, our family loves to eat pancakes. I’m not always jazzed about the lack of nutrition in traditional pancakes so I’ve upped my game and made some gluten-free, protein packed pancakes that my family loves!

Click on the photo above for the recipe.

Bottom line is, you want to have smooth mornings with your family and you want them to have nutritious meals that fuel them for the day. With a little prep work you can achieve just that and EVERYONE will be healthy & happy!! Invite Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads to breakfast and you’ll be a ROCK STAR!!

Disclaimer // This post is sponsored by Jif® I received product samples for review purposes. Opinions are my own.

Hazelnut Iced Choffy Latte – A Coffee Alternative

12 · Jun 16, 2016 · 1 Comment

+ This post brought to you by International Delight +

Full disclosure here…

I do not drink coffee, I do however drink Choffy. A scrumptious coffee alternative. It’s basically brewed chocolate. YUM! Well not really brewed chocolate… It’s roasted, ground and then brewed cocao beans. The same beans that they make chocolate from. When brewed this way, it is a dark, bitter drink pretty close to coffee (so I’ve been told.) And, just like coffee, it taste great with cream and sugar. I particularly like to make an iced version with my favorite International Delight Coffee Creamer!

Right now my flavor of choice is the nutty Hazelnut flavored International Delight Coffee Creamer. It’s perfect for a Hazelnut Iced Choffy Latte. It’s such a refreshing drink during the hot summer months. And I love to drink a hot version during the winter.

This is super easy to make and you can use Choffy or any other coffee alternative like Pero, Postum or Cafix. They are all just as good. Brew a batch of your favorite coffee alternative and then pour over ice.

Fill your glass roughly 3/4 full.

Now add your International Delight Hazelnut Creamer. I add about an ounce…

Then I top of the glass with milk.

Doesn’t it look pretty!

Stir and then enjoy!

I’m a big fan of International Delight. It’s amazing what you can do with their products. Earlier this week, I shared a divine recipe for Overnight French Toast that is perfect for breakfast or brunch!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

Drinks

5 Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

Vanilla Macchiato Glaze Recipe

Morning Hack #1 Plan Ahead

Click the photo above to grab the full recipe.

Morning Hack #2 Keep a Well Stocked Pantry & Fridge

Fruit Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Morning Hack #3 Be Flexible

Click the photo above for the Peanut Butter and Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Morning Hack #4 Take Time to Slow Down

Click on the photo above for the recipe.

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