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It’s not yet summer, but the days are so hot! However, despite the heat, sometimes, you just want to have some coffee, cold! Plus, it will help to cool your day down 😊. Here is a simple ingredient that can make this happen. This cold coffee drink is easy to prepare, requiring simple ingredients and little time. Cold coffee can also help to stimulate the digestive system and thus help with gut health. So, next time, you want to have a coffee outside of breakfast, here is your go-to recipe.  Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups milk (I used Almond).
• 1 Tbsp instant coffee powder.
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter (optional).
• 1 ½ Tbsp Maple Syrup (you can use more if desired).
• Some ice cubes.

INSTRUCTIONS

• • Add almond milk to the blender.
  • Add coffee.
  • Add peanut butter (optional).
  • Add maple syrup.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add ice cubes to the cup.
  • Pour mixture.
  • Stir and Enjoy!

Notes:

You can use brewed coffee for this recipe, brew and set aside until needed and add to ice cubes with milk.  There are other recipes for iced cold coffee, but this one is simple, and gives you a nice froth which makes you feel like you are at a coffee shop 😊.  Plus, it is so filling!  Please ensure you keep hydrated throughout the day.

You can learn more about coffee and its benefits in the post below as well as watch a video on coffee:

• Is Coffee Good for You? Here are Five (5) Health Benefits Plus Some Cautionary Tales!

• Let’s Talk Coffee!

• Cold Cocoa and Chia Seed Drink

Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Coffee~

Coffee is a brewed drink that is enjoyed worldwide. This bean is purportedly packed with many vitamins and minerals such as niacin (B3), riboflavin (B2), pantothenic acid (B5), magnesium, potassium, manganese among other functional properties such as caffeine and antioxidants.

Coffee is also reportedly may help to prevent diabetes and beneficial for the cardiovascular system as well as cognitive health.  You can read more on coffee in the detailed article on the blog.

To good health!

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