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- Hey, munchies, welcome to the channel if you're new
or if you're not, I'm Alyssia and I am stoked you're here.
Today's video is inspired by my love for cookies and coffee.
Cookies don't need to just be dessert
and lattes are not just for the morning.
They are a perfect pairing after all
and today I am sharing some cookie and latte pairings
that can be gluten free for morning, afternoon and evening
but get this, all of the cookies are also single servings
for your craving convenience.
I do not wanna end up with a dozen fresh baked cookies
when a craving hits
because that means I will eat a dozen fresh baked cookies.
I will be pairing each cookie with a latte
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Let's start with breakfast.
I am going with a mushroom oat milk latte
paired with an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Oat milk lattes are my jam.
I became obsessed in Amsterdam a couple years ago.
Oat milk lattes were not to be found
anywhere in the United States
and then I came back and they exploded and so it goes.
For this latte, I am using Four Sigmatic's
ground mushroom coffee.
Don't worry, it does not taste like mushrooms.
It actually just tastes like regular coffee
but you get the added boost from the chaga
which is great for the immune system
and lion's mane which helps with productivity,
focus and creativity.
So you can see why it's a good one
to start your day out with.
For the latte, I combined some of the brewed coffee,
coconut oil and cinnamon in a blender.
Feel free to add espresso if you'd like
and of course, you can add sweetener
but I actually like my lattes less sweet so I skip it
and that coconut oil helps to really froth it all up.
It all goes into my mug
and then I froth some oat milk for the top.
This frother is my new favorite thing.
I have shown it to you before on the channel.
It froths and heats the milk at the same time
and while I find that almond milk
doesn't typically froth up very well,
this oat milk works great in this little guy.
That gets poured on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon
and voila, an amazing, frothy, light, flavorful latte.
The roast is balanced and full body
but not bitter thanks to the organic and fair trade beans.
I swear, you totally do not taste the mushrooms.
The coconut oil adds a richness and a creaminess.
The oat milk is naturally sweet.
I don't even want the added sugar
especially with a cookie on the side
and what kinda cookie would go better with an oat milk latte
than an oatmeal raisin?
For the cookie, melt some butter, add sugar and whisk.
I have got to put a few disclaimers out about these cookies
because they required a good deal of testing
so bear with me.
Because it is a single serving rather than a huge batch,
every ingredient matters a little bit more.
So granulated sugar works best.
Coconut sugar works okay.
Sweeteners are okay if you prefer
but they will affect the texture a bit.
Then take a whisked egg and take one tablespoon of that
as well as some vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
I stir in my dry ingredients which are flour,
no surprise, all-purpose works best but these will work
with a 1-to-1 gluten free alternative if you need
but the texture does take a hit.
Same goes for oat flour as well as baking soda,
salt and cinnamon.
Fold your oats and raisins into the dough
and then you can choose if you want one large
or two regular size cookies.
Transfer whatever you decide
to a prepared sheet for your oven.
Now, I did also test these in the toaster oven.
I really wanted to call this episode Toaster Oven Cookies
but the truth is they just taste better
baked in the regular oven.
They will work in the toaster oven
but they're a little chewier and a little bit drier.
It goes into the oven for 10 to 12 minutes
until it starts to brown on the edges.
This is like a breakfast cookie
so it's sweet but not overwhelming.
It has a softer texture on the inside with crispier edges
and it tastes exactly like you'd expect
an oatmeal raisin cookie to taste.
A perfect pairing with my oat milk latte.
Okay, when the afternoon rolls around,
I am ready for a pick-me-up mentally and emotionally
as much as physically.
Why is it that cookies and lattes do such a good job
of making me feel better?
I am making a coconut matcha latte
and orange cranberry shortbread cookie.
The latte uses Four Sigmatic's Mushroom Matcha
which is a green tea with some caffeine.
Perfect for that afternoon boost of energy
but also a boost to the brain
thanks to the lion's mane that it includes.
It's also got gotu kola and ginger to help with stress
which can set in the afternoon as I'm running out of time
to finish everything I've gotta do.
It can also help with digestive balance.
I start with hot water
and add matcha and maple syrup and whisk to integrate.
Over the stove, I heat coconut milk.
I prefer canned but use whatever you'd like
and let it go over medium heat
for a few minutes until warmed.
Add in the matcha mixture and then let that boil together.
Once it comes to a boil and is warm to your liking,
you can serve.
Now, I am not gonna lie, I haven't ever been huge on matcha
because it's tasted bitter to me.
This, because it is higher quality, it is very smooth
especially with that rich coconut milk
and I love the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup.
I added a bit of orange zest on top too.
It's especially delicious
with my orange cranberry shortbread cookie
which is naturally gluten free
because it is an almond flour base.
For this cookie,
I combine melted butter and powdered sugar to start
and then I mix in almond flour and salt.
That is the shortbread dough base.
I'm mixing in cranberries
and a small bit of orange zest for flavor.
Remember, this is a single serving
so don't feel like you've gotta overdo it
and because it's a single serving,
you really wanna measure each ingredient with precision
as best you can.
Onto a sheet pan and into the oven it goes.
Heads up, this one actually worked really well
in the toaster oven too
so you could do this one in the toaster oven
if you preferred without the texture of flavor taking a hit.
The cookie tastes buttery like a shortbread
but it is light with a citrusy tang
from the orange zest and the cranberries.
The sweetness is perfect complementing the rich
and creamy matcha latte.
In the evenings, I want comfort,
sweetness but nothing too heavy.
I decided to make a hot cocoa latte
with a triple chocolate chip brookie
aka a brownie cookie but trust me,
it really isn't too heavy.
The latte starts with decaf coffee
and your favorite milk, dairy or not, over the stove
and feel free to skip the coffee
if you just want a hot chocolate.
I then add in a packet of Four Sigmatic's
mushroom hot cacao with reishi.
I like these packets because they are comforting
but they aren't that sweet.
They have just a little bit of coconut sugar,
stevia and cinnamon
which complement the cacao and cardamom perfectly.
Once that's whisked in and it froths by boiling,
you can totally use a frother too if you prefer,
I serve it with a bit of whipped cream
and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
The reishi in this mix is great for evenings
because it supports sleep and relieves stress,
just what I want before calling it a night.
The whipped cream is optional.
I like the added sweetness sometimes but it isn't necessary
especially if you're making the single serving
triple chocolate chip cookie to go with it.
I mean, brookie.
I mixed together melted butter and sugar
and then added some whisked egg and vanilla extract.
I stir in my flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
Fold in your chocolate chips.
To make this triple chocolate,
I added both mini milk chocolate chips
as well as chopped white chocolate chips.
White chocolate is my jam.
You have the option again to make one huge cookie
or two still pretty decent size cookies.
I make two and then save one for later.
Having one cookie left over works better for me
than having 11 leftover cookies, okay?
That dough gets added to a baking sheet
and then it's ready for the oven.
That baby is called a brookie for a reason.
It has got a crispy cookie outside
but a soft brownie like inside.
It's chocolatey and sweet balancing the hot cacao
which reminds me of the holidays
from the cinnamon and cardamom spice
more so than the sweetness.
That is a great end to my cookie filled day.
I hope you enjoyed my cookies and coffee episode.
These single serve cookies are so fun
and the lattes are a perfect pairing.
Four Sigmatic has so many great coffees, elixirs
and blends to choose from
that support your healthy lifestyle.
Don't be afraid of the mushrooms.
I promise you can't taste them
and if you don't believe me,
the reviews on the Four Sigmatic site are a great place
to see how other people feel about the products
and how they incorporate them into their lives.
I love that they leave these reviews up
because it helps me determine what I wanna try.
When you decide what you wanna try,
remember that you can get 15% off your first order
plus Four Sigmatic is currently having
their biggest sale of the year, their winter sale
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Check out the link in the description box to snag the deal.
All of the recipes I shared can be found
linked in the description too.
Thanks to Four Sigmatic for sponsoring this video
and for making these latte and cookie recipes possible.
I will see you all next week with a brand new episode
and remember, it's all a matter of mind over munch.