Fall Drink Favorites

By AFM Team – October 1, 2016
Photography by Weston Carls

As colder temperatures fall upon us, we find ourselves with a familiar craving for seasonal signature drinks. Try these three healthy versions that’ll hit the spot!

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Ingredients 

1 (13 ½ ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons water
2 pitted Medjool dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

In a blender, puree until completely smooth then add to hot or cold brew. Use two to three ounces of the creamer per cup of coffee.

Keep reading for more delicious drink recipes!

 

Cider-Pumpkin-Pomegranate Smoothie

Servings: 2 to 3 / Active time: 10 minutes / Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups chilled apple cider 
3/4 cup chilled pomegranate juice 
1 cup plain non­fat yogurt or vanilla yogurt 
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie mix) 
2 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg(s) 
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
1 medium­ size apple (unpeeled, core removed), optional* 
Whipped cream (optional)
Notes: Use Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, or other favorite apple.

Preparation

Place all ingredients except whipped cream in blender container; blend until smooth. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Keep reading for more delicious drink recipes!

 

Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

½ cup of full fat coconut milk
½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
2 ½ tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon of honey (or to taste!)

 
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