EARL GREY WHITE RUSSIAN

Due to my PMS attitude the other day, I came home and immediately felt like having a drink was appropriate but I wanted to at least keep it a little festive. 

Normally I would go for a glass of red but to be honest, we just didn't have any and the thought of going back into LA traffic AGAIN was nauseating so I cancelled that idea and went with this. 

So typically, a White Russian is cream, vodka, and Kahlúa, which isn't bad but I wanted to add my own flavor to it. 

As you guys know, ever since I did my cleanse I have stopped drinking coffee and I have become obsessed with Earl Grey tea. I've realized it works really well as a 'bullet proof coffee" and it gives me lasting energy all day which is just necessary.

I had some Earl Grey tea leftover in my teapot from this morning so I tried adding that to my mix of Vodka, Kahlúa and a few other ingredients and it was PERFECTION. Plus were getting anti-oxidants from the tea sooooo I'll take it lol. Could totally cancel out considering were also drinking vokda but it's worth a shot. 

Okay - let's get into it.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

- 4 BAGS OF EARL GREY TEA

- 1/3 CUP HONEY 

- CINNAMON STICKS (optional, its just for looks)

- Coconut Ice ( @Trader Joes or you can make your own with the rest of your coconut milk. Will have to set aside at least 4 hours for it to freeze, or just use regular ice!)

- 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT

- 1 oz COCONUT FULL FAT MILK (in a can)

- 1 1/2 oz KAHLÚA

- 2 oz VODKA

- 3 tbsp ALMOND MILK

- NUTMEG

WHAT TO DO:

1. Boil one cup of water then add 4 tea bags and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add Vodka, Kahlúa, Coconut Milk and Almond Milk to a mixing glass a stir.
3. Once your tea is done steeping, remove the bags, and add the honey and vanilla extract to your pot and return to a boil. 
4. Once it boils, pour ONE OUNCE of the mix into your glass, stir. 
5. Now just pour everything over regular ice or your coconut ice, sprinkle on some nutmeg, and add a cinnamon stick to garnish!

THE COFFEE FREE SUPERFOOD DRINK THAT ENERGIZES

My boyfriend and I just moved into our first place together which means that his espresso machine has been on the counter which means I've been a MAJOR coffee hoe lately.

I'm talking like at least 4 LARGE shots of espresso a day. It was going well until I realized that it wasn't. I wasn't getting that energizing boost anymore and my stomach felt like it was just a bubble so I decided to stop trying to crack myself out and to just do it "tout naturel" as the french would say. 

I took every superfood and adaptogenic out of my cabinet, threw it into the blender with some almond butter and made a super delicious, energizing drink that ALSO improves athletic performance SO it's my new go to whether I'm just waking up or if I'm getting ready to hit the pavement. 

I had it yesterday before my "spent too much shopping punishment run" and I didn't want to stop. When I posted the drink on Insta you guys asked me all sorts of questions and asked me to post it on the blog so here it is!

SO a little background about the products I'm using...

(Don't worry, I'll link everything at the bottom).

I use all of these products for a very specific reason and I can seriously feel them when they kick in, and it's never a jittery feeling which some of you were asking me about. 

Let's start with:

CORDYCEPS 

Cordyceps are considered an 'anti-aging, exercise boosting medical mushroom". LOVE.

They naturally fight free radicals, inflammation, aging, and infections. They have been used to centuries to reduce liver damage, coughs, colds and respiratory disorders. The serving size is one teaspoon so if I'm just waking up I'll have one, but if I'm getting ready to workout I'll have 2. 

You can find them online or in health food stores. I got mine at some random health store in Santa Barbara!

NEXT: BRAIN DUST AND SPIRIT DUST FROM MOON JUICE

You can also get these online unless you live in LA then I would just go to the store and grab them so that you don't have to pay for shipping. The brain dust gives me some serious focus while the spirit dust seriously RAISES YOUR SPIRITS. 

I don't know how it does it. When I first went shopping around Moon Juice, the staff raved about the Spirit dust but I felt like I was already a pretty happy and positive person and that I didn't really need it. 

I decided to get it the next time I went in and now I'm in love with it. I actually notice myself laughing more and being a little more light hearted if that makes sense. It's good, trust me. 

ALMOND BUTTER

I put in a heaping tablespoon of Justin's Almond Butter because it definitely makes the drink taste BOMB and it gives me an opportunity to get in some healthy fats first thing in the morning which helps to keep me full. 

Last but not least, my fav:

MACA ROOT

Maca root is a superfood from Peru and if you don't know what a superfood is it basically means that it's nutrient composition is notable higher than what our body's basic survival needs call for. 

For example superfoods have :

• Clean protein
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Enzymes
• Antioxidants
• Good fats
• Essential fatty acids
• Amino acids

All the goodies. Maca root in particular has become a fav of mine because it has a slightly nutty flavor and it gives you energy + FOCUS like you wouldn't believe. 

I gave it to my boyfriend one morning in his coffee drink without mentioning it because I'm so used to making it that way and I noticed he was EXTRA hyper, haha I think he had a slight jog everywhere rather than his relaxed walk so now I give him 1/2 a serving...

I add 2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk to the blender with 3 pieces of ice and these measurements of the goodies:

• 1 teaspoon of spirit dust
• 1 teaspoon of brain dust
• 1 - 2 teaspoons of cordyceps
• 2 TABLEspoons of maca root (if you're just starting maybe start with 1/2 a tablespoon)

Blend everything and enjoyyyy!!!

*IF YOU WANT 20% OFF OF YOUR MOON JUICE ORDER, LEAVE YOUR EMAIL BELOW. IF YOU WANT 40% OFF YOUR MACA ROOT, USE MY CODE 'CHELSEY' AT CHECK OUT!*

LINKS:

BRAIN DUST

SPIRIT DUST

CORDYCEPS

MACA ROOT

If you have any energizing drinks or powders that I need to know about leave them in a comment below! Love getting advice from you guys!

XX

CHOCOLATE. COFFEE. PROTEIN. BLENDED.

Worked out, still tired & need protein? I've been there like oh I don't know, 12 THOUSAND times.

Sometimes I get home from working out full of energy and not hungry, other times I feel like I could literally jump back into bed and eat a burrito. 

So this has kinda been a nice little medium. it's great because it's actually good, and it's a perfect pick me up since it's also loaded with protein which helps me get full before I ACTUALLY get a burrito.

I believe this protein was sent to me a while ago but I never really used it. SO THANK YOU! IT IS AMAZZZZING! I don't know how this shake would taste with any other chocolate protein so I would even go as far as saying you should get this one. When you open it it just smells like Nesquik chocolate powder. 

Okay so it's super simple and quick.

> Get about half a mason jar of ice, 1 scoop of Replenish Pea Protein Powder and 1 cup of Organic Vanilla Almond Milk. 

Then add one cup of this Cold Brew Coffee from Whole Foods. It's THE BEST! Kinda cracks me out which duhh everyone could always use a pick me up. Unless you're the newly added blonde twins on Ellen, then you probably need to sprinkle a xanax on your life lol.. just kidding, I admire you. I also like this coffee because I'm trying to stop spending money on coffee every single morning so it's been nice to have it at my house.

Blend everything together (If you have the same blender I press the Milkshake button, and enjoy!! Another option is to blend in a TBS of cocoa nibs and then sprinkle some on top! Cocoa nibs give you a little bit of fiber & magnesium and they're filled with antioxidants! Might as well if you ask me. 

THE HANGOVER RELIEVER

This juice was actually inspired by one of my favorite cocktails which is exciting news because now we all know that it tastes amazing with or without tequilla. 

ANOTHER PLUS + This juice is LOADED with anti-inflammatory benefits so if you DO decide to spike it at night time then just make sure to have a virgin one in the morning to reduce any swelling or puffiness from the night before.

Here's what you'll need:

- 2 Green Apples

- 1 Lime

- 1 Cucumber 

- Handful of Basil

- 1/2 Jalepeno

WARNING:

I LOVE SPICY lol, so...if you aren't a fan then just skip the jalepeno. If you can stand a little kick then do 1/4 a jalepeno. And if youz a freak, I guess you can do a full one...I did half. 

Cut up your apples, lime and cucumber so that it fits your juicer correctly and then juice away!

What This Juice Will Do For You:

Jalepenos: Have a natural plant compound called capsaicin that  acts as an anti-inflammatory and improves blood flow. 

Basil - LOADED with Vitamin K which helps maintain HEALTHY blood clotting.

Lime - Rejuvenates the skin to keep it glowing. Also good for hangovers!

Cucumber - Acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps with healthy digestion. 

THE JUICE THAT'S REFRESHING AF

This drink is only 3 ingredients and it is seriously so ridiculously good, i'm sorry I haven't shared it with you sooner. I've seen this as a juice combo by a lot of different juice companies but I figured since it's ONLY 3 INGREDIENTSSSS I could obviously just save money and make it at home. Wooooo!

What you'll need:

- Pineapple

- Green Apples

- Mint

Cut up two apples however they need to be cut so that they fit into you juicer, and then get to cutting your pineapple. To cut a pineapple you just need a good, big sharp knife. Be Careful! Cut the top and bottom off first so that it will easily sit flat Then cut in about one inch sections starting from the top and moving towards the bottom. You might need to go back once the hard part is off and just cut some small sections off where there are still little brown dots. 

Then lay the pineapple on it's side and cut straight down so that you turn it into a bunch of these pieces! This way you know how much to use in your juice. 

Grab half a bundle of fresh mint. (Tip: In order to keep your mint from quickly going bad in your fridge, lightly damp a paper towel and gently wrap the mint in it, making sure you don't wrap it too tight. Then place the paper towel with the mint leaves into a plastic baggy and close it half way. This way it can still breathe, and then it will stay fresh longer).

Now you're ready to juice!! Put in both your apples, 3 PIECES OF CUT PINEAPPLE, and half a bundle of mint. (Tip: Put the pineapple. Since it kinda gets mushy it's best to put it in first so that the mint leaves and the rhine of the apple help pull all the pineapple through). 

Add some ice if you want it SUPER refreshing and enjoy!