Nicole Alexandra

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The Iced Matcha Latte Recipe You’ll Want On Repeat All Summer Long

This iced matcha latte recipe is so simple to make, it will surely become your new favorite healthy summer drink!

iced matcha latte recipe

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A matcha latte may look fancy, but it’s really quite easy to make and my recipe only uses four ingredients. It’s super delicious and has a ton of health benefits too. This healthy drink is completely customizable depending on what milk you choose to use, as well as the sweetener. For my iced matcha latte recipe, I like to use almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Now that I’ve been drinking matcha for a while now, I don’t need any sweetener, but when I first started, honey was my preferred choice.

I change it up a bit if I’m making a hot matcha latte, but I prefer to drink my matcha latte over ice. I took the time to read up on it and I quickly discovered its amazing health benefits.

What Is Matcha?

  • Matcha is whole green tea leaves in powder form and it’s been around for centuries.
  • Matcha is grown differently than green tea in tea bags. The leaves are covered from sunlight for about 30 days before being harvested.
  • This causes the plants to produce more chlorophyll, increasing the production of amino acids and giving matcha its signature bright green color.

Health Benefits Of Matcha:

  • Because matcha is a more concentrated form of green tea, it has over 10 times more antioxidants and contains more caffeine, (about the equivalent of 3 cups of regular green tea).
  • Matcha contains an amino acid called L-theanine. This amino acid may improve mental relaxation and reduce stress hormones giving off feel-good chemicals in your brain.
  • Because matcha contains L-theanine, it alters the effects of caffeine in your body. You will stay alert but not crash like caffeine can sometimes do. Aka, more sustained energy!
  • It may prevent cancer and reduce your risk of heart disease.
  • Because matcha is ground into powder, it contains even more health benefits than regular green tea so it is not recommended to consume more than two cups of matcha per day.
matcha latte

As you can see, matcha is full of so many incredible health benefits. I particularly appreciate the more sustained energy component of drinking matcha daily.

If you regularly feel low energy and tired in the afternoon, I encourage you to try drinking matcha in the afternoon. I used to feel the dreaded afternoon slump but now that matcha is part of my afternoon, I feel alert with sustained energy until bedtime.

During my research, it became very apparent that the quality of matcha is highly important. You certainly want to look for ceremonial-grade matcha and purchase it from a reputable source. The matcha should be bright green in color and preferably organic. Because of this, I decided to create my own iced matcha latte recipe instead of trying out a Starbucks matcha latte recipe, or some other coffee shop version.

Making an at-home matcha latte is not only super simple, but it will also save you money.

iced matcha latte recipe

The Iced Matcha Latte Recipe You’ll Have On Repeat All Summer Long

Nicole Alexandra
This iced matcha latte recipe is so simple to make, it will surely become your new favorite healthy summer drink!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice I prefer unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp honey you could instead use maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Add matcha tea powder to a large glass, then add 1/4 cup warm water. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and honey.
  • Using your hand frother or matcha whisk, froth for about 15 seconds, until it's all blended and smooth. 
  • Add ice cubes, then pour in your milk.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t have a hand frother or matcha whisk, you can use a shaker cup or mason jar with a lid and shake vigorously until no clumps remain. 
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Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

This super simple chocolate rice krispie treats recipe is going to be your new favorite healthy-ish dessert if you have a sweet tooth!

chocolate rice krispie treats recipe

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These chocolate rice krispie treats are so easy to make and are guaranteed to satisfy your dessert craving! Unlike the original, these are made without marshmallows, butter, or sugar. Instead, we use melted chocolate chips, almond butter or peanut butter, and pure maple syrup for sweetness.

The combination of ingredients is so delicious! And in 5 minutes you will have a super satisfying healthy dessert using only 6 ingredients!

I’m a chocolate lover and I have to say, I prefer these rice krispie treats over the original marshmallow ones. They are chocolatey, crunchy and gooey and such a quick and easy no-bake dessert you’ve got to try!

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients:

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: These are not as sweet as milk chocolate and they are what I always have in my pantry. You can use any chocolate you like.
  • Brown Rice Krispie Cereal: I like to use brown rice krispie cereal because it has more fiber than the original but any puffed rice cereal will do.
  • Almond Butter: Again, this recipe is very customizable so you could use peanut butter or even sunflower butter. The almond butter goes really well with the syrup and chocolate though.
  • Pure Maple Syrup: This is the sweetener I used but I’m sure honey would also work. We need a sweetener that is going to help the recipe stick together like traditional marshmallows would do.
  • Vanilla: I always like to add a bit of vanilla extract in my dessert recipes, it really gives it a dessert flavor.
  • Dash of salt: Just a little bit but trust me, it needs it and brings all the flavors together.

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chocolate rice krispie treats recipe

Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Nicole Alexandra
This super simple chocolate rice krispie treats recipe is going to be your new favorite healthy-ish dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Made using melted chocolate chips, almond butter or peanut butter, and pure maple syrup for sweetness. The combination of ingredients is so delicious! And in 5 minutes you will have a super satisfying healthy dessert using only 6 ingredients!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter or unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • dash of sea salt
  • 2.5 cups brown rice krispie cereal I use organic brown rice krispies but any rice krispie cereal will do.

Instructions
 

  • Turn the stove on medium and melt the chocolate chips and almond butter in a small pot.
  • Turn off the heat and add the syrup, vanilla, and sea salt.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Add in the brown rice krispie cereal and mix until all is combined.
  • Firmly press the mixture into a rectangular or square dish.
  • Pop it in the fridge for 20 min to firm up.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

*Store the rice krispie treats in an airtight container on the counter
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How To Make The Easiest Homemade Sorbet with 5 Ingredients

This is the easiest homemade sorbet to have as an after-dinner treat and great to serve guests. Make it with whatever fruit you like, it’s refreshing, light, and healthy!

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My son loves strawberry ice cream and any fruit ice cream or sorbet. He’s also a big fan of homemade smoothies. So combining the two, I came up with this homemade sorbet recipe. It’s healthier than ice cream, but still sweet and decadent. And I’m happy to report; he loves it!

Sorbet is a lighter, more refreshing dessert when compared to classic ice cream. It’s traditionally used as a palate cleanser and is a great ending to a heavy meal. In Italy, this sorbet course is known as an intermezzo. Traditionally, it’s non-dairy, but for this recipe, I chose to use plain Greek yogurt to give it a more ice cream-like texture and flavor and some added protein.

When I visited my family in Italy, we had lots of homemade Italian dinners and they always served lemon sorbet in between courses and or for dessert. It was perfect because we were so full from the seven-course meal haha! If you ever visit Italy, try their lemon sorbet while lounging on the beach. Sometimes served with a shot of alcohol, either way, it’s a great way to cool off in the summer heat.

The most classic and traditional flavor is lemon, which is my absolute favorite. But I thought it would be a little too tart for my four-year-old so the recipe below is made with strawberries. But any fruit will work with this recipe.

This sorbet recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and without a food processor or an ice cream maker. Simply use your blender and you’ll have minimal cleanup.

sorbet recipe

Ingredients To Make Homemade Sorbet:

  • Frozen Strawberries: Choose any fruit you want, mango, raspberry, peach, etc.
  • Coconut Sugar: Granulated sugar will also work in this recipe.
  • Vanilla: Really helps any dessert come together, it’s great in this recipe.
  • Greek Yogurt: Use full-fat, plain Greek yogurt to get the best flavor.
  • Ripe Banana: I added a banana since I was making this for my son, but you could leave it out. The ripe banana will make it sweeter and the combination of strawberry and banana is delicious!
homemade sorbet

How To Make The Easiest Homemade Sorbet with 5 Ingredients

Nicole Alexandra
This is the easiest homemade sorbet to have as an after-dinner treat and great to serve guests. You can make it with whatever fruit you want. It's a light, refreshing, and a healthy dessert!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 5

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen strawberries or use other fruit such as mango, raspberry, peach, etc.
  • 1 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar can substitute granulated sugar
  • 1 ripe banana

Instructions
 

  • Add the frozen strawberries (or other fruit), yogurt, vanilla, sugar, and banana to your blender.
  • Pulse and blend until all ingredients are combined and you have a thick sorbet or ice cream-like texture.
  • Pour it into a glass tupperware container.
  • Pop it in the freezer for 3 hours or until frozen.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Delicious & Healthy 2-Minute Protein Packed Breakfast | Nutritious Yogurt Bowl

If you’ve been looking for a quick protein-packed breakfast that’s healthy and delicious then you’re going to love this yogurt bowl! It’s a nutritious breakfast that only takes 2 minutes to make! Made with creamy yogurt, sweet berries, crunchy seeds and nuts and topped with creamy peanut butter. This breakfast won’t spike your blood sugar so you can have sustainable energy to power you through your morning.

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I recently fell in love with this simple breakfast. This yogurt bowl is super quick to make and keeps me full for hours. It’s very customizable, but this particular recipe is low GI so it won’t spike your blood sugar and it’s a great low-carb breakfast option. I feel my best if I’m eating a low-sugar breakfast so I opt for plain yogurt for this recipe but you can use any yogurt you prefer or add honey.

This is my go-to breakfast most weekdays as it’s easy to throw together on busy mornings. I find the combination of sweet berries, bananas, crunchy nuts and seeds, and creamy peanut butter very satisfying.

Yogurt Bowl Ingredients:

  • Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt: I recently discovered that full-fat dairy is much more nutritious than low-fat, it has more flavor and keeps me full longer. You can substitute any yogurt for this recipe.
  • Berries: I use a combination of raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries because they are full of vitamins, and low in sugar but still sweet. You can definitely use any fruit you like.
  • Banana: Just half a banana gives this bowl some sweetness
  • Keifer: I add a bit of plain Keifer to get the benefits of a prebiotic. It’s a bit tart so if you’re not into that you can leave this out or add a flavored one.
  • Hemp Seeds: I love this superfood so much! They are rich in heart-healthy omega’s, vegan, and give a great crunch.
  • Walnuts: You can use any nut you like. I personally like the flavor of walnuts in this recipe and they are full of antioxidants.
  • Granola: A classic in a yogurt parfait, you can’t go wrong with a simple honey granola! However, if you want to keep this a low glycemic, then skip this.
  • Peanut Butter: I recently added this to the recipe and wow it’s a game-changer! I bet almond butter or sunflower butter would be great too.
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Delicious & Healthy 2-Minute Protein Packed Breakfast | Nutritious Yogurt Bowl

Nicole Alexandra
If you've been looking for a quick protein-packed breakfast that's healthy and delicious then you're going to love this yogurt bowl! It's a nutritious breakfast that only takes 2 minutes to make and is totally customizable!
With creamy yogurt, sweet berries, and crunchy seeds and nuts, this breakfast won't spike your blood sugar so you can have sustainable energy to power you through your morning.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup plain Keifer, optional
  • 1.5 cups raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry mix
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1 tbsp organic peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsalted walnut pieces
  • 1/3 cup granola, optional

Instructions
 

  • Put your yogurt and Kiefer in a bowl.
  • Add your berries and banana or fruit of choice. *see note below
  • Top with hemp seeds and nuts and granola if adding.
  • Drizzle the bowl with peanut butter.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Frozen Berries/Fruit:
If the berries are not in season, I sometimes use frozen berries.  If I do, I make sure to defrost them beforehand either in the fridge overnight, a quick defrost in the microwave, or I warm them up in the oven.
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Quick And Easy Greek Salad

This quick and easy Greek salad recipe will become your new lunch obsession. With crunchy bell pepper, cool cucumber, and creamy tzatziki, it’s simple to make, healthy, and tastes fantastic!

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This Greek salad recipe might be a bit different from your typical Greek salad, but it’s a version I know you’ll love. Fresh arugula and spinach mixed with shredded cabbage are the base of this delicious recipe. Followed by crispy cucumber and red bell pepper, feta, olives, and chicken, with a simple creamy tzatziki sauce dressing.

Making a large batch of my baked chicken recipe really helps this salad come together in 5 min on busy weekdays. Of course, you could omit the chicken or add a different protein like chickpeas, but the baked chicken really adds great flavor and it’s what helps keep me full for hours afterward.

I especially enjoy that this salad has a tzatziki dressing instead of your usual Greek vinaigrette. Don’t get me wrong, I love an oil and vinegar dressing, but I prefer it more as a side salad. The creaminess of the tzatziki with the feta makes this salad feel heartier which is what I’m looking for if it’s going to be a meal. Tzatziki is naturally low calorie, typically made with low-fat yogurt so it still makes this salad an excellent healthy option!

This salad recipe is also made without onions which are typically found in a Greek salad. I like onions and cook with them often but I find when they’re raw, they can overpower the salad. They are also very acidic which makes them hard to digest. So if you have a sensitive stomach, this Greek salad recipe is an excellent option because it’s easy on your digestive tract.

All the flavors go so well together! In fact, I’m on week two of having it almost daily for lunch

Ingredients:

  • Arugula + Spinach: The base of the salad and full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Cabbage: The cabbage has a naturally sweet flavor and crunch that pairs well with the arugula and spinach and is full of good-for-you prebiotics
  • Cucumber: A classic in a Greek salad, it’s crisp with a mild flavor
  • Red Bell Pepper: Crunchy with a hint of citrus flavor, I prefer this over tomatoes which are acidic and can make a salad too wet.
  • Baked Chicken: Adds lean protein and my baked chicken recipe adds tons of extra flavor. I like baking a few chicken breasts to use on this salad for the week. I also think warming up the chicken for this salad makes the flavors really meld together.
  • Feta Cheese: Salty and tangy, a classic in any Greek salad. Although, goat cheese is really good with the salad too.
  • Sunflower Seeds: Adds more immune-boosting support and nutrition with a lot of crunch!
  • Gourmet Marinated Olives: I love olives and although I like the classic Greek Kalamata olives, I find these gourmet marinated green olives have a great Mediterranean flavor.
  • Tzatziki: Creamy and gives the salad more substance rather than a vinaigrette. I buy a limited ingredient store bought one, but you could also make your own.

Protein Options:

  • Baked Chicken: By far my favorite protein for this salad, my baked chicken recipe in particular gives it so much flavor.
  • Cottage Cheese: I use this protein if I’m out of chicken, it makes the salad even creamier.
  • Veggie Burger: I’ve crumbled a veggie burger into this salad and it was delicious.
  • Chickpeas: This vegetarian protein pairs wonderfully with this Mediterranean salad, giving the salad even more crunch.
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easy greek salad

Quick and Easy Greek Salad

Nicole Alexandra
This quick and easy Greek salad recipe will become your new lunch obsession. With crunchy bell pepper, cool cucumber, and creamy tzatziki, it's simple to make, healthy, and tastes fantastic!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup arugula and spinach
  • 1/2 cup cabbage slaw
  • 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped baked chicken breast warmed tastes best with this salad
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds optional, but adds nutrition and more crunch
  • 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce
  • 2-3 gourmet marinated green olives

Instructions
 

  • Add your greens and cabbage to a large salad bowl.
  • Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, and warm chicken breast
  • Top the salad with feta and sunflower seeds.
  • Mix the salad with the tzatziki sauce until combined.
  • Add the olives on the side.
  • Enjoy!
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