Vanilla Coffee Syrup

This is a pretty basic syrup recipe but it's a great way to jazz up your coffee instead of just using sugar!

Vanilla Coffee Syrup

1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean pod 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add sugar, water, scrapped vanilla beans and the rest of the pod in a pot. Melt the sugar at medium high heat. When melted turn down to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Take off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Let cool. You can take to pod out or leave it in. I leave mine in, it makes it look fancy lol.

Coffee Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Listen, it doesn't sound great but trust me on this one it's delicious! 

Coffee Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Serving  Size 1

1/2 cup ice
1 banana
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4-1/2 cup coffee
3/4 cup almond milk or milk/dairy substitute 
1 tbs maple syrup or honey
1 tbs of your favorite type of nut butter, I use sunflower butter or peanut butter.
*optional your favorite protein powder. I use this protein powder, it's plant based so it's perfect for being lactose friendly. 

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

*note: There needs to be 1 cup of liquid. If you want to add more coffee and less milk or all milk for a kid friendly version go for it. As long as there is 1 cup liquid you're good to go!