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Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles: A Delightful Addition to Desserts

Ricardo Davis

– This article discusses a recipe for making Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles, which are a Starbucks copycat recipe and can be used as a topping for coffee drinks.
– The recipe requires four ingredients: sugar, ground cinnamon, milk powder, and salt.
– The ingredients should be combined in a small bowl and stored in an airtight container.
– There are also other Starbucks copycat recipes available.
– The recipe includes measurements and instructions for making the sprinkles, which are described as a copycat recipe from Starbucks.
– The ingredients include granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, milk powder, and a pinch of kosher salt.
– The recipe suggests using the sprinkles as a topping for coffees and lattes.
– The nutritional information is provided, assuming a 1 teaspoon serving size, with 45 calories, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 0.4 grams of protein, and 0.4 grams of fat.
– The note mentions that milk powder can be optional but adds depth of flavor.
– Cinnamon dolce sprinkles are a sweet cinnamon topping available at Starbucks.
– It is used to top specialty coffee beverages such as Cinnamon Dolce Latte and Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte.
– The ingredients in Starbucks’ cinnamon dolce topping include sugar, cinnamon, salt, extractives of butter (milk), and other natural flavor.
– Homemade cinnamon dolce sprinkles can be made with granulated white sugar, nonfat powdered milk, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
– The homemade sprinkles recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make.
– The sprinkles can be stored in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
– Other ways to use the sprinkles include sweetening oatmeal, topping pancakes or French toast, and sweetening yogurt.
– The article mentions other Starbucks copycat recipes for cranberry bliss bars, a pineapple passionfruit refresher with coconut milk, and a caramel frappuccino.

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Coffee Protein Powder: Boost Your Workout with Caffeinated Protein

Ricardo Davis

– The article discusses the best protein powder to mix with coffee for coffee lovers who want to ensure they get enough protein.
– 10 different protein powders were tried and the results were shared in the article, including a video.
– Whey protein powder does not mix well with coffee and can clump or separate due to coffee’s acidity.
– Blending, frothing, or mixing whey protein with water first did not provide satisfactory results.
– Casein protein is also not recommended for mixing with hot coffee.
– The only dairy protein that is recommended for mixing into hot coffee is Premier Protein shakes, although the taste and ingredient list may not be preferred.
– Collagen protein, specifically marine collagen peptides, mixes the best into hot coffee and completely dissolves.
– Collagen does not change the texture or taste of coffee and there is no fish taste in marine collagen.
– Bovine collagen is expected to work just as well.
– Other than collagen, plant-based protein powder is also recommended for mixing with coffee. According to the article, there are different types of protein powder that can be added to coffee, including almond protein powder and a pea protein blend. The author prefers the taste of almond protein powder and notes that it has 7 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. Whey protein, on the other hand, has about 10 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. The author also mentions that almond protein powder can thicken the coffee and suggests using only 1 tablespoon or adding some almond milk. The article also discusses the importance of not blending hot liquids in a sealed blender. The author experimented with different types of protein powders, including whey, casein, almond, pea blend, and collagen, and found that collagen protein mixes the best in hot coffee without separating.
– Coffee protein powder can be stirred into coffee without changing the texture or flavor.
– Almond protein powder is preferred for its taste and mixability.
– The best way to mix plant-based protein powder with coffee is using a milk frother.
– Unflavored protein powder is suggested as the natural flavors may not taste great with coffee.
– Regular coffee is better than espresso as it can absorb more protein powder.
– Adding coffee creamer, sweetener, or ice cubes won’t affect the results.
– Collagen protein and vegan protein powders can be mixed into coffee easily.
– Use a milk frother to mix the protein powder quickly and easily.
– Whey protein does not mix well with coffee and can clump or separate.
– 1-2 tablespoons of collagen or plant-based protein is recommended for coffee.
– Protein powder does not blend well into hot coffee, except for collagen or plant-based protein powder.
– Whey protein does not mix well with coffee, even in small quantities.
– Marine collagen peptides dissolve completely in hot coffee without changing the flavor or texture.
– Almond protein powder is suggested for the best flavor among plant-based options.
– There is a protein coffee recipe available using collagen protein and chaga mushroom powder.
– There is an article on the benefits of protein coffee that can be read.
– Coffee flavored protein powders are available for making coffee protein shakes.

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