Coffee Revolution

I am a coffee addict. I could drink it all day long if it wasn't so bad for you, but as it is right now I have about 2-4 cups a day. In line with my desire to eat healthier and more naturally-- and lose the 6 lbs of pregnancy weight I have left, which is all sitting on my stomach... UGH!-- I've been looking into clean eating (here's a great resources that also has tons of recipes). The biggest obstacle I knew I would face is sweetening my coffee. Awhile back I switched from flavored coffee creamer to half & half and sugar. I knew I needed to make changes, but couldn't imagine enjoying my coffee unless it had sugar in it. However, I did some research into some healthier options and tried them out. I'm amazed! I personally prefer my coffee on the sweeter creamier side, so what follows suits that and I like it so much better than my drug of choice... Starbucks Cafe Mocha. It could easily be tweaked to be stronger and more traditional if preferred. 

Put a small dollop of honey at the bottom of your coffee mug, add a splash of half & half, pour in your coffee, add a dash of cinnamon, stir, then top with whipped cream. Obviously it would be best to leave out the whipped cream, but to me it really makes it seem like such a treat. Eventually I'll try leaving out the half & half or the whipped cream. If you're trying to cut refined sugar out of your diet and are a coffee addict like me I definitely recommend try replacing it with honey. I was so pleasantly surprised!