Whiskey Wednesday: Rye Maple Fizz

Happy Wednesday guys!!!

In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are past posts:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
Hot Toddy
Whiskey Sour
Sage Brown Derby

Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Gold Rush
Blackberry Whiskey Punch
Kickin' Blood Orange Spritzer
Cherry Lime Whiskey Fizz
Peach Mint Julep

Apple Old Fashion

When I made the Whiskey Sour earlier this year,

I discovered I wasn't a huge fan of drinks with egg whites,

but after being introduced to a Rye Maple Fizz,

I very well may have changed my mind,

and now like egg white drinks and the froth it creates!

The Goods:

Rye Whiskey

Maple Syrup

Club Soda

Bitter

Lemons

Egg White

Cinnamon

Create your lemon garnish and set aside.

Measure out 2 ounces rye whiskey per drink.

Followed by 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice per drink.

And 1/2 ounce maple syrup per drink.

Followed by 1/2 ounce egg white per drink.

And lastly, 2 dashes bitters per drink. 

Shake for about 10 seconds.

Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.

Strain into frosted cocktail glasses.

Top with club soda.

Garnish with the lemon and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

And last but not least, cheers your friends and enjoy!!

Peanut Butter Protein Bites

I've been making Coco Date Balls for awhile.

They're really good and super tasty,

but I was looking for something a little more substantial.

That's when Google helped out once again and I found this recipe! 

I made it literally within hours and love them from the first bite.

They are really yummy, satisfy a sweet craving AND are full of protein.

Oh and did I mention they're peanut butter flavored too?

My boyfriend I and were HUGE fans and I can't wait to make them again.

Here's how you can make them yourself!

The Goods:

Rolled Oats

Vanilla Protein Powder

Cinnamon

Chia Seeds

Peanut Butter

Honey

Vanilla Extract

Peanut Butter Chips

Milk

In a large mixing bowl add the oats, protein powder, cinnamon and chia seeds.

Stir to combine.

Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and peanut butter chips.

Stir to combine.

Slowly add in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture is sticky and holds together.

  

Roll into balls using your hands.

Let set up in fridge for at least half hour.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Inspired By The Healthy Maven

1 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats

1/2 Cup Vanilla Protein Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

3 Tablespoons Honey

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/3 Cup Peanut Butter Chips

2 to 4 Tablespoons Milk

1. In a large mixing bowl add the oats, protein powder, cinnamon and chia seeds. Stir to combine.
2. Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and peanut butter chips. Stir to combine.
3. Slowly add in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture is sticky and holds together.
4. Roll into balls using your hands.
5. Let set up in fridge for at least half hour.
6. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Baked Donut Monday: Whole Wheat Donuts with Browned Butter Glaze

Happy Monday everyone!!!

I'm back again for another Baked Donut Monday post

and today I'm going to tell you about some super tasty

WHOLE WHEAT DONUTS

WITH BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE!

Yes, the name of these donuts is a mouthful.

But man oh man are they soooo good!

They may not look too exciting,

but the taste is just amazing!

The Goods:

Whole Wheat Flour

Sugar

Baking Powder

Ground Nutmeg

Ground Cinnamon

Salt

Milk*

Vinegar*

Eggs

Vanilla Extract

Butter

Powdered Sugar

Milk

*Take a quick look to see how to make homemade buttermilk. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the following:

flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.

Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, combine the following:

buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. 

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients...

and mix with a rubber spatula until fully combined.

Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag.

Cut off the end of the zipper bag 

and fill your greased donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.

You can test that they're done with a toothpick.

Cool in the pan for a few minutes.

Remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.

Of course the donut pin had to make an appearance again!

Right Becky? :)

While donuts finish cooling, it's time to make the browned butter glaze!

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it's browned.

It will take 8 to 10 minutes and will smell nutty when it's ready.

Watch it carefully, because it's VERY easy to go from browned to burnt!

Pour the butter into a bowl, leaving most of the sediment in the pan.

Whisk in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and whisk until glaze is smooth.

Dip the top of each donut into the glaze...

And return to wire rack to let glaze set up.

Take a bite to taste test them....and then try not to eat them all!

Whole Wheat Browned Butter Glazed Donuts

Adapted from Buns In My Oven

For the Donuts:

2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

3/4 Cup Sugar

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

 1 Teaspoon Salt

3/4 Cup Homemade Buttermilk

2 Eggs

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Glaze:

8 Tablespoons Butter

2 Cups Powdered Sugar

4 Tablespoons Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
2. In another mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. 
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until fully combined.
4. Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag. 
5. Cut off the end of the zipper bag and fill your greased donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes. You can test that they're done with a toothpick.
7. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.
8. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it's browned. It will take 8 to 10 minutes and will smell nutty when it's ready. Watch it carefully, because it's VERY easy to go from browned to burnt!
9. Pour the butter into a bowl, leaving most of the sediment in the pan. 
10. Whisk in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and whisk until glaze is smooth.
11. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and return to wire rack to let glaze set up.

Whiskey Wednesday: Hot Toddy

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Last year, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are past posts:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Make sure to check back each month for a new recipe!

Whiskey Wednesday will happen every first Wednesday of the month.

With cold and flu season being in full swing,

I figured it was only right to blog about how to make a Hot Toddy.

You don't have to be under the weather to enjoy these,

but they do usually make me feel A LOT better.

Not only are they a little home medicine,

they make a nice little night cap during the cool months.

Sitting by the fire, sipping on a Hot Toddy

and you'll be warmed up in no time!!

Now let's show you how to make one!

 

The Goods:

Bourbon

Honey

Hot Water

Lemon Zest

Cinnamon Stick

Whole Cloves

 

In a glass, add 1 Tablespoon Honey

 

Then 1/2 Cup Hot Water.

Stir to dissolve honey.

 

Add 2 Ounces of Bourbon.

Stir again.

 

Add one strip of lemon zest, one cinnamon stick and two whole cloves.

Let stand for a minimum of five minutes.

 

Cheers with your friend...

 

Then sit back by the fire, relax and enjoy!!!

Whiskey Wednesday: Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

A few months ago, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are the last few:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke

Make sure to check back each month for a new recipe!

Whiskey Wednesday will happen every first Wednesday of the month.

While shopping at Trader Joe's recently,
I saw Sparkling Apple Cider at the check out.
A lightbulb went off in my head immediately,
and that's how this month's whiskey drink was created!

It's was quite simple to make,
tasted oh sooooooooo good,
but you could easily get yourself in trouble!!
You can hardly taste the bourbon in these babies!

Let me show to make these yummy drinks!

The Goods:

Bourbon

Sparkling Apple Cider

Sugar

Cinnamon

Apple

Get everything prepped and laid out.

Mix your cinnamon and sugar in ramekin.

Pour a tiny bit of apple cider in another ramekin.

Slightly wet the rim of the glass with the apple cider.

Then place in cinnamon sugar mix and cover glass rim.

Place one slice of apple in each glass.

Add two ounces of whiskey to each glass.

Fill with chilled sparkling apple cider

and garnish with another apple slice.

Cheers to a good night with one of your best friends.

Then take a sip, sit back and relax!!!