Coffee Donuts with Coffee Icing

                                                  Coffee Donuts with Coffee Icing

Donuts

1 3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

3/4 cup sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

3/4 cup strong coffee, cooled

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 tbs. oil

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Spray donut pan with cooking spray
3. In a large bowl sift together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Mix in coffee, eggs, and oil.
5. Fill the donut pan 2/3 full.
6. Bake for about 8 minutes.
7. Allow donuts to cool.
8. Spread frosting over each donut.
9. Enjoy!

Icing

3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup butter, softened                                           

 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Method
With an electric mixer combine confectioners' sugar, butter, coffee, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk or confectioners' sugar as needed.

Benefits of Drinking Coffee and Why to Choose organic

Benefits of Drinking Coffee and Why to Choose organic

Routine Patrol Organic Coffee Beans

Coffee isn't just good for an early morning burst of energy of a mid-day pick me up. More and more research is being done to isolate  the benefits o f drinking coffee. Here are some I've found in my own internet research.

1. Coffee can help you burn fat
2. Coffee has many nutrients (like vitamin B2, Magnesium and Potassium as well as others)
3. Coffee might lower the risk of liver disease
4. Coffee makes you more alert and even smarter
5. Coffee may help to prevent diabetes


While the above might not all be perfectly scientifically proven and I invite you to do  your own research. #1 and #4 are definitely true for me not that I needed another reason to continue to drink the delicious beverage that is called COFFEE...

Now on the matter o]f  organic vs. anything else I cannot stress enough the importance of choosing Organic ALWAYS. You really can't know what kind of chemicals and pesticides are being used to grow the beans where your coffee started. The negative heath risks of ingesting chemicals and pesticides are quite many. And I invite you to look into that in your spare time. YUCK. Can you imagine there are harsh chemicals are in your coffee that are sprayed to KILL insects?!?!?! It's really a no brainer to me!

Our coffee is USDA Certified Organic. It is grown in the rainforests of Columbia and we use all organic flavoring. You really can't go wrong!

Coffee Chia Seed Pudding

So there are numerous articles on the internet about the health benefits of drinking coffee and many more of the health benefits of adding chia seeds to your diet. Chia seeds are the new super-food, they are a great source of fiber and have a whole slew of other health benefits. I decided to put them together for breakfast.

Ingredients

• ½ cup brewed coffee (chilled) I prefer Routine Patrol Organic Coffee 
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 mashed over-ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup chia seeds

Instructions

1. Blend coffee, coconut milk, banana, and cocoa powder in a blender.
2. Place the blended mixture into a container with cover then add chia seeds and stir to combine. Seal the container.
3. Place in refrigerator overnight
4. Add your favorite toppings. (sliced banana, nuts, seeds etc)
5. Enjoy!

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Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

So you want a good desert and if you are vegan or dairy free it's tough to find good ice cream. I made it a point to get my own ice cream maker once I started the paleo diet. I use a Cuisinart and it hasn't failed to give me creamy delicious ice cream.

Now on the matter of sweetener that is still up for debate specifically if honey is vegan or not. I prefer to sweeten with dried dates which I pit, boil and pure.

The coffee I use is of course my father's organic coffee Routine Patrol which adds amazing flavor to this ice cream.

        Ingredients

• 2 cans coconut milk
• 1 cup strong coffee
• sweetener or choice: 3/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup date pure
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

        Method

1. Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in freezer safe bowl

2. Place mixture in the freezer to set for about 30 min (this will make the curing process much faster)

3. Place in  ice cream maker and follow manufacture's instructions (it take mine about 20 min 

4. remove from ice cream mixer to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips. 

Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

There are probably almost as many diets as there are people in the world so it's hard to please everyone. But there is one thing that I'm sure most can agree on, choosing something without chemicals and pesticides is probably a better choice. 

I also think that anyone in their right mind would agree that ice cream is just about the best treat you could have! 

Now I have one way to make any coffee ice cream recipe better and that is by using our Organic Columbian Routine Patrol Coffee. 

Iv'e put together several different variations of coffee ice cream recipes.

Classic Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup sugar

½ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla

½ cup extra strong brewed coffee chilled

DIRECTIONS

1.   In a medium bowl, whisk the cream and sugar until the sugar has dissolved completely and the mixture is frothy.

2.   Add the milk, vanilla and coffee.

3.   Whisk until blended.

4.   Put the bowl in the fridge for about 30 min to chill.

5.   Prepare the ice cream in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.

Paleo Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients
   
     3 cups full-fat coconut milk 
     1/2 cup raw honey
     3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
     1  vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine coconut milk, coffee honey in a small pot over medium heat and whisk until well combined.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Move to freezer safe bowl and put in the freezer for about an 45 min to an hour to let chill.
3. Transfer to ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer instructions. 
4. Enjoy!