Leaner Creamer

Homemade Coffee Ice Cream that uses Leaner Creamer infused with whole coffee beans; making sure you get your caffeine through a spoon of this delicious treat! If you want the taste of coffee but minus the caffeine you are more than welcome to use decaf whole coffee beans. Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 25mins              Total Time 45mins             Makes 1 Quart

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups liquid Leaner Creamer Original (¾ cup creamer + ¾ cup hot water; cool in the refrigerator)
• ¾ cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 ½ cups whole coffee beans (you can use decaf if you want)
• 1 ½ cups Coconut Cream
• 5 large egg yolks
• ¼ tsp Leaner Creamer Vanilla
• ¼ tsp finely ground coffee (press grind through a fine-mesh sieve)
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1 Steep milk with Coconut Sugar, coffee beans, salt, and coconut cream: Heat the milk, Coconut Sugar, whole coffee beans, salt, and ½ cup of the coconut cream in a medium saucepan until it is quite warm and steamy; not boiling. Once the mixture is warm, cover, remove from heat, and let steep at room temperature for an hour.

2 Set remaining coconut cream into a bowl over ice with a sieve: Pour the remaining cup of coconut cream into a medium-size metal bowl, set on ice over a larger bowl. Set a mesh strainer on top of the bowls. Set aside.

3 Temper the egg yolks: Reheat the milk and coffee mixture, on medium heat, until again hot and steamy; not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together. Slowly pour the heated liquid LC Original and coffee mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly so that the egg yolks are tempered by the warm milk, but not cooked by it. Scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan.

4 Heat egg liquid creamer coffee mixture until it thickens: Stir the custard mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof, flat-bottomed spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula so that you can run your fingers across the coating and have the coating not run. This can take about 10 minutes.

5 Pour the custard through the strainer and stir it into the cream. Press on the coffee beans in the strainer to extract as much of the coffee flavor as possible. Then discard the beans. Mix in the LC Vanilla and finely ground coffee, and stir until cool.

6 Chill and process in ice cream maker: Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Enjoy!!

One really delicious and healthy summer treat that you and the family will be sure to enjoy!! This Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe is a great spin-off of regular coffee cake. Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 20mins    Baking Time 1 hour   Makes 1 Cake

 Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 2.5 cup Coconut Sugar (split into 2 & ½ cups)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ⅝ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9” bundt pan.

2 In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil and Coconut Sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in blueberries.

3 Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. In a small bowl, stir together the ½ cup Coconut Sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan. Spoon remaining batter over the top, and then sprink the remaining cinnamon mixture over. Use a knife or thin spatula to swirl the sugar layer into the cake.

4 Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it passes the fork test. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. Invert into a serving plate, and tap firmly to remove from the pan. Enjoy!

Enjoy the summer with this refreshing and tasty Cherry Cobbler that will be gone in seconds! Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 1 hour.   Baking Time 1 hour     Makes 12 servings

 Ingredients

Dry Mixture

• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup almond milk

Cherry Mixture

• 2 cup cherries
• ¾ Coconut Sugar
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9” x 13” baking dish with coconut oil.

2 In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of LC Coconut Sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the milk until well blended, then pour the batter into the pan. Do not stir!

3 In a medium bowl, place the cherries and toss with the ¾ cup of LC Coconut Sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour. Distribute the cherry mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir!

4 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the cobbler should come out clean. Enjoy with a scoop of ice cream!

Time to answer that million dollar question, does coffee help in the weight loss process?

 The answer is YES!! Coffee is an aid in the weight loss journey both black or with creamer, but only if you are using Leaner Creamer!!

 What Does Coffee Do?

Many people drink that morning cup of coffee because it gets them going for long, busy days. This is because the caffeine in coffee stimulates energy and helps them stay awake for longer hours. Drinking coffee also aids in curving your appetite, which means you eat less resulting in easy weight loss. Coffee Types:

 Americano 10 calories Cold Brew 5 calories Brewed Coffee 2 calories

Instant Coffee 4 calories Ounce of Espresso 3 calories

 What Does Leaner Creamer Do?

It is known that sweetened coffee beverages are of no help in the weight loss journey, but Leaner Creamer has made it possible. Leaner Creamer is a powder-based coffee creamer made with high quality coconut oil that offers various benefits. These benefits range from increasing metabolic rate, curbing cravings, boosting energy, and so much more. Did we mention that they offer a wide selection of creamers to choose from, starting with original creamer to their limited edition flavors like Birthday Cake, which offer all that tasty creamy goodness at only 15 calories!! So if you are not a black coffee drinker then you are in luck!

 LeanerMe Coffee + Supplement Capsule

Leaner Creamer doesn’t just stop at creamers; they also have Keurig compatible coffee capsules infused with supplements that come in light, medium, and dark roast. These aren’t just any capsules, because they contain supplements such as green tea extract, citrus aurantium extract, and green coffee bean extract. With these supplements, these capsules offer the same benefits as their creamers: an increased metabolic rate, the curbing of cravings, and a boost in energy!! Also if you are a Go Green person their packaging and capsules are RECYCLABLE! A double win for you.

 Is your coffee making you gain weight?

 As we know, coffee is a great source of antioxidants and can offer various health benefits; making the reasons for drinking coffee are endless! So the coffee isn’t to blame but maybe your creamer is??

 It is known that coffee has 1 calorie per 8 ounce cup, now add that one teaspoon of creamer that has 35 calories and there is your problem. So let’s say bye bye to those unhealthy and unnatural creamers and show you the world of healthy and natural creamers!!!

 In this new world we are looking for coffee creamers that contain:

 Supplements What are supplements? Well...they are something that completes or enhances something else when added to it and in this case it is your creamers. Some examples are green tea extract, citrus aurantium extract, green coffee bean extract, and so much much. These supplements will turn your coffee into an energy boosting, metabolism boosting, and weight loss promoting drink. Giving your body the caffeine it needs and the ability to burn calories.

 No Trans Fats Trans fat is a type of fat that increases your bad cholesterol while lowering your beneficial cholesterol. On top of this, it boosts your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. So you want to make sure that you are staying away from creamers that contain trans fat, to offer you a healthier lifestyle. Try to consume no more than 2 grams of trans fat daily.

 High in Vitamins Vitamins are essential nutrients because they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, convert food to energy, and boost your immune system, which is important since our body produces skin, bone, and muscle daily. Now, this doesn’t mean go crazy, just try to find a balance when it comes to getting these nutrients.

 Next time you stop by the market to pick up your bottle of creamer for your coffee, be on the lookout for these three ingredients on the nutrition fact label!!

Get ready to fill your cookie jar with something special! Our Homemade Cake Batter Sugar Cookies are designed to taste just like your favorite cake batter, but in a delightful cookie form. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them, perfect for those who enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of classic cake batter.

Dive into the full recipe attached and treat yourself to a batch of these irresistible cookies, ideal for sharing or just enjoying on a cozy evening in.

 Prep Time 15mins                   Baking Time 9mins                    Makes 24 cookies

 Ingredients

• ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup Coconut Sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp Leaner Creamer Birthday Cake
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup sprinkles
• ½ tsp butter extract
• for rolling: ¼ cup sprinkles

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2 Pour ¼ cup of sprinkles onto a plate to use for rolling and set aside.

3 Combine the coconut oil and LC Coconut sugar into a medium bowl and mix. Bet in the egg yolk, butter extract, baking powder, salt, and LC Birthday Cake. Add flour, and mix until a dough forms, then gently mix in the sprinkles.

4 Roll dough in teaspoon size balls. Make sure that the balls are tall, rather than wide. The taller the cookie dough ball, the thicker the cookie will be. Roll the dough balls into the reserved sprinkles and bake for 9-10 minutes. Watch them closely at the 9 minute mark to assure they do not brown.

5 Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring to a cookie rack to cool completely. Cookies remain fresh up to 1 week covered at room temperature.

This milkshake is deliciously thick and loaded with flavor. ONLY needs 4 simple ingredients!! The BEST coffee milkshake recipe you’ll ever try!! Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 10mins                   Total Time  10mins               Makes 2 drinks

 Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tbsp instant coffee
• 2 tbsp Leaner Creamer Peppermint Mocha
• 4-5 scoops vanilla ice cream

 Instructions

1 Add the milk, coffee, LC Mocha, and ice creamer to a blender and blend until smooth and combined.

2 Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Like almost everything in 2020, 4th of July is going to be looking a bit differently this year. That doesn’t mean though that you shouldn’t be breaking out the 4th of July party ideas that you have been planning!

 Fun is where the family is, right? Breakaway from those yearly rituals and focus more on the family this year by considering one of these, 4th of July Fun Activities:

 1 Throw a Family-Friendly Fourth U-Pick Party Find an open fruit picking farm near you and have a little family fun by handpicking your very own fresh fruits!! When your done, head home and wash up then take those freshly picked fruits to make some delicious desserts. Then take your finished products and enjoy under a lovely blue sky!!

 2 Go Camping in Your Backyard Can’t take the family to a real campsite this year? How about a little backyard tent camping instead?! Once your barbecue has died down, take out that tent and those sleeping bags from your garage for a night filled with gazing up at the stars and watching the fireworks!! You can even spook up the night a bit with some bedtime ghost stories.

 3 Take a Family Bike Ride Just because your favorite places are closed due to quarantine, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors!! Gather your immediate family and head out for a joyous bike ride around your neighborhood. You can even step it up by having your own private bike parade, by decorating your bikes with flags, streamers, and ribbons. This bike ride will be sure to work up an appetite before the celebratory barbecue.

 4 Whip Up Festive Treats Show your patriotic spirit by whipping up some festive treats!! Try out our fun recipes: Red, White, & Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles and Mojito Lemonade . To make the Mojito Lemonade more festive try adding in berries.

 5 Games + Sports What’s a backyard BBQ without a little fun? Gather up your fave backyard games (ex. stars-and-stripes tic tac toe or tossing red, white, and blue water balloons) or even sport necessities (ex. baseball gloves, soccer ball, football) and have a little competitive fun with your family!! If the outdoors isn’t a go you can always resort to a good game of Go Fish or even a traditional board game.

These Red, White, & Cheesecake Popsicles are great for the 4th of July, summer BBQs, or even just to keep in the freezer and enjoy after a hot day!! Definitely recommend making double or triple of this batch. Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 15mins Makes 10 servings

 Ingredients

Simple Syrup

• ½ cup Coconut Sugar
• ½ cup water

Strawberry Layer

• 1¼ cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• 2 tbsp milk

Blueberry Layer

• 1¼ cups blueberries
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• 2 tbsp milk

Cheesecake Layer

• 6oz cream cheese softened
• ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ⅓ cup milk
• 4 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs

Supplies

• 10 3oz paper cups
• 10 wooden craft sticks

Instructions

1 First, make the simple syrup. Combine the Coconut Sugar and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid has thickened slightly. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove from heat. Let cool.

2 Next, add the strawberries, ¼ cup simple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth.

3 Distribute the strawberry mixture evenly amongst the 10 paper cups. Place in the freezer for at least one hour.

4 Rinse the food processor and combine the blueberries, simple syrup, and milk. Pulse until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

5 In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and milk. Scoop or pour into the chilled paper cups on top of the frozen strawberry mixture. The cups should be 2/3 of the way full after adding in the cheesecake layer.

6 Freeze the cups for 30 minutes, and then press a wooden craft stick into the center of each cup.

7 Freeze for at least an additional 30 minutes.

8 Pour in the blueberry mixture and freeze for 30 minutes. Then, sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs on top of each popsicle and freeze again, for at least 6 hours or overnight.

9 When ready to eat, peel away the paper cup and enjoy!

Need the perfect refresher for your party or just a regular sunny day? This Mojito Lemonade will be sure to hit the spot!! Here’s the recipe:

 Prep Time 15mins                              Cook Time 5mins             Makes 8 drinks

 Ingredients

Mojito Lemonade

• ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 2 cups crushed ice, plus more for serving
• 1 cup Lime-Mint Syrup, recipe follows
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• club soda

Lime-Mint Syrup

• 2 cups Coconut Sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 limes, zested
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1 Lime-Mint Syrup: Bring Coconut Sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved; around a minute. Remove from heat, then stir in the lime zest and mint, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup with the flavor of lime and mint. Strain out the mint and zest and refrigerate the syrup, covered, until cold.

2 Mojito Lemonade: Muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges with 2 cups crushed ice in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add Lime-Mint Syrup, lime juice, and more ice. Top off with club soda, to taste. Pour into glasses over ice and serve. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and mint sprigs, if desired.