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Workout + Breakfast
How are you guys doing today? My day started off with a thigh-shaking workout at Pure Barre. I think Pure Barre may be the best 6 a.m. workout for me because I rarely have to psych myself up for a class. It can be hard to feel motivated to work out when the alarm goes off and I’m cozy and warm under my covers, but there’s something about Pure Barre that my body seems to crave that makes it a little easier to get out of bed before the sun comes up. Whatever it is, I’ll take it!
After today’s class I headed home with one thing on my mind: Coffee!
I brewed myself a cup of The Fresh Market’s peppermint crème coffee and tried to really savor every last sip because they aren’t making my all-time favorite seasonal coffee flavor this year. (Yes, the coffee I’ve been drinking is from a bag I’ve rationed out for the past year.)
Big time bummer!
When I went to Fresh Market last week and saw all of their holiday flavors on display, I quickly noticed that my beloved peppermint crème was missing. After tweeting back and forth with the store, I found out they’re not making it again this year so now I am on a mission to find a replacement peppermint-flavored coffee. If you have one you love, please let me know!
I enjoyed my hot coffee with a cold smoothie.
Today’s smoothie was a pumpkin pie smoothie of sorts and I combined pumpkin and vanilla protein powder with milk, pumpkin pie spice and almond butter to make the filling drink.
And now I’m off to work… No teaching today – just helping out around the gym!
Hope you have a great Tuesday!
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Have you ever been to a WaWa? it’s like a gas station on steroids. I went there yesterday and got an iced peppermint white chocolate latte and wow – it was delicious.
I don’t think we have that near us… Bummer!
I don’t think Wawa’s go any further south then Virginia, their peppermint lattes are delicious though.
Actually, a WaWa opened in Orlando in 2012 I think, but I never visited it before moving away to San Francisco. Apparently the sandwiches and food is awesome.
i have tons of wawas near me.. never heard of this!! GOINGGGGGG 🙂
I think it’s a seasonal flavor 🙂 It’s soo good!
I miss Wawa! They were all over PA but sadly not in Nebraska. 🙁
Wawa is amazing! 6 years since I lived near one and I still miss them
It’s hit or miss but I’ve noticed a lot of seasonal coffee flavors available at TJ Maxx and Marshalls!
Good idea! I’ve noticed a ton of pumpkin spice flavored coffees there this year… I bet they might have something similar!
I know it’s probably not the same, but have you thought of trying a creamer? Bailey’s makes a White Chocolate Peppermint Bark creamer that is to die for! It is not too sweet or overpowering at all. It almost taste like a peppermint bark candy 🙂
International Delights has a chocolate peppermint truffle that is really good too.
Having favorite coffee flavors go out is the saddest thing ever! Let us know if you find a good peppermint option!
Archer Farms at Target has a candy cane flavor out for the season and it is peppermint-y and delicious!
I’ll second the Target suggestion! The candy cane has that delicious cooling peppermint flavor.
I’ve been looking for a pepperminty coffee, thanks! I can’t wait to hit up Target now.
That’s so disappointing about your favorite coffee, unfortunately I don’t have an alternative for you! Ever since you posted about GOTR, I’ve been wanting to get involved in some way, come to find out… Mississippi didn’t even have a council (shocker!) so I started contacting people about how to get one started in my community, but then I finally noticed a little pink pin on the map and someone had already put the process in play! I’m so excited to say that I’ve signed up to be a coach for the Spring 2015 season! What a powerful program for young girls, can’t wait to be a part of it!
Oh my gosh, this is so great!!!!!!!!! You will absolutely LOVE it. I never could’ve expected to love it as much as I do, but I am such a big believer in the program. It’s amazing!
Have you tried World Market or TJ Maxx? I always see those hard-to-find items in those two stores!
I hate when they stop carrying something you like. Am not a coffee perosn…I’ve actually never had any but I am a tea drinker. They are no longer carrying my favorite tea at my local shop. Pretty bummed about that.
Maybe World Market has some peppermint coffee? I always see a ton of good-looking flavors when I go there. I like their pumpkin spice flavor.
fresh market has such great coffee flavors!
Aww that’s super disappointing! I bet you’ll find a replacement soon!!
In Canada we have a store called Home Sense and they always have a brand called Paramount Coffee and I snag their peppermint coffee. I think the American version of the store is Home Goods maybe? Paramount Coffee has super fun and tasty flavours!
It is always the worst when a company stops making a favorite product! I’m still in mourning over my Morningstar Farms “Sausage” Crumbles and my Bath and Body Works “Happy” flavor!
As of late I feel that every time I find a product I really love, they discontinue it! Perfume, makeup, snacks, etc. Check out Marshall & TJMaxx, they always have different and unique items and with the holidays around the corner now would be the time to look.
I bet you could find a way to make your own?!?! **Insert creative cook brain here*** =)
Archer Farms at Target is tasty! I forgot to represent in red, white & blue for school today, darn it!
Archer Farms at Target has a great candy cane flavor! Its really good and cheaper than other brands of ground coffee.
What a bummer! I was actually going to seek out this coffee this year because you always rave about it!
I just discovered The Fresh Market when they opened their new location in Jacksonville’s Riverside area. Love that place! Such a beautiful set up they have. My husband is a manager at Publix, so he considers me a traitor right now. Sorry hun!
Oh man, peppermint creme?! Let us know what you pick and if it’s any good!
We’re having our first REAL cold day today. It’s in the 40’s and supposed to get down below freezing tonight. So I’ll be trying out a Nutella hot chocolate recipe and decorating the Christmas tree!
I feel your pain! When my favorite food delivery service took their pumpkin paleo pancakes off their menu I cried a little.
Target has some really fun varieties! I looooove their coffee aisle 🙂
I hate when stores stop making your favorite things!! I cant believe you saved that for the whole year– thats SUPER impressive!
Bummer about the coffee! Maybe another brand will come out with something. I’ve been looking for one myself. I’ll let you know if I find one.
Is peppermint creme a syrup of some sort? A candy bark?
I bought two bags of the peppermint creme last year, based on your suggestion, and have been rationing it all year as well! Only have a couple more cups left – I can’t believe they’re taking it away this year! I think you need to go find some of these great suggestions and do a little taste test for us on the blog. 😉
They have TONS of different holiday flavors at Target this week when I stopped by. I actually thought of you and your love for flavored coffee while browsing the flavors. Do you drink the coffee black or does it still need cream and sugar to help with the bitterness? Hope you have a great Tuesday girl!
I typically add some kind of milk (almond milk or coconut milk, usually) and will occasionally add a few drops of liquid stevia as well!
What a bummer they’re discontinuing your favorite flavor! I hate it when that happens.
Ohhh no! RIP Peppermint Creme! Could it be ordered online!?
I haven’t stumbled across any peppermint creme coffee worth sharing. I really enjoy adding a dash of cinnamon to mine in the morning. I keep mine kind of simple and boring.
Target makes a candy cane coffee that is ah-mazing!!! I can almost drink it black it tastes so good!
PERFECT!!! Definitely buying this the next time I head to Target!
That’s so sad that they discontinued it! I hate when companies do that, such a bummer!
That pumpkin pie smoothie sounds ah-mazing! Will definitely have to try to make one soon! 🙂
I have actually never tried flavoured coffee – I’m sort of a purist – but peppermint sounds to DIE for! Especially when the holidays hit and we are surrounded by ALL the peppermint things. 🙂 I will be on the lookout!
I don’t even like coffee and that coffee looks amazing! Hope you can find a good replacement! I hate when I find things I love then they quit making them! It’s so frustrating!
Try the archer farms brand at target – they have great flavors (and peppermint among them!)
Watkins peppermint extract makes a not too bad version…as does Toriani Peppermint syrup (can get at Amazon!)
Target’s Archer Farms has some … bought it last night along with my candle that you raved about!
Coffee Mate makes a peppermint mocha creamer.
This link will help you find many kinds … http://www.pronto.com/user/search.do?SEM=true&query=peppermint+coffee&adid=295038d9-c721-4d9e-9702-2572f6f35f05-0-pt_gse&kwid=peppermint%20coffee&cid=41352742519&site=&_=1
No I do not get any money from pronto for recommending.
They even have WORLD MARKET THERE!!!!!
I don’t have a replacement coffee for ya, but I HIGHLY recommend the Teavana White Chocolate Peppermint tea (you can order online or in store). It’s rather pricey but it is the best tea I’ve ever tasted and tastes like Christmas in a cup.
I don’t drink coffee, so I don’t have a recommendation for you, sorry! But what kind of protein powder do you put in your smoothies? I’ve been looking for a good protein powder that I can add to my fruit smoothies!
Your smoothie sounds awesome. Being in Australia, I am really missing all the fall flavors. I keep trying to sneak them in at home, but they just do not taste the same at 90 degrees outside. So, for now, i just live through all the bloggers who are getting to enjoy fall flavors. http://www.eatallovertheworld.weebly.com
I heard great things about their coffee…perhaps you could give it a try
http://www.ennecaffe.com/peppermint-creme
Bummer about your peppermint coffee! Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors of all time. I don’t have a replacement coffee to recommend because that Fresh Market one was my favorite too. However, I do have a peppermint tea to recommend that is out of this world – I actually only drink this brand now because it is so superior to other teas I’ve tried. They have a lot of great flavors but here is the link to my favorite one, the peppermint:
http://smile.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Peppermint-Herbal-Caffeine/dp/B0065JENSU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1415744390&sr=8-14&keywords=harney+and+sons+tea
Dunkin Donuts makes Peppermint flavored coffee! I got the flavor in the k-cups last year and stocked up so I could enjoy it year-round! They are probably starting to release the flavor in stores, you can buy in it in the bag or the k-cups!
The Refinery Coffee Company has so many delicious flavored coffees! Check them out…http://therefinerycafe.com/product-category/coffee/flavored-coffee/ I have had almost every single flavor and I love them all!
I tried to read through all the comments but got a bit dizzy. Maybe it’s been said, but Trader Joe’s has a peppermint coffee that comes out about this time each year. I just stocked up on four boxes of my favorite black tea they only have November/December. It totally get it!
My FAVORITE coffee is Starbucks Christmas Espresso Roast. I just finished my last bag from last year. Yes, I know that coffee aficionados are cringing. I know you are supposed to use the beans within a week of roasting. But the only carry it this time of year!
I never thought about buying Peppermint flavored coffee! I’ve always bought mint tea and then popped a mint tea big into my steaming cup of coffee. Topped with a bit of almond milk and Sevia… It’s DELISH- I highly recommend it!!
Oops- tea bag not tea big- darn iphone 🙂
That smoothie sounds delicious!!
You can make your own flavored creamer by adding organic peppermint extract to organic half and half with stevia. You can even make a larger batch for a few days. Or just a add a drop of the extract to your coffee and then add whatever else you like. The flavor combinations are endless, vanilla, hazelnut, mocha. I would always encourage you to use organic. The bottles of extract are not very expensive at all and a little goes a long way so in the end it is so much cheaper and better than the chemical filled creamers. Try it, you might like it
Say what now? A healthy pumpkin-flavored beverage? Fantastic! I am in awe that you do Pure Barre most mornings at 6AM, Julie… mad props! What time do you go to bed, if you don’t mind me asking? I think I’d be exhausted by 7PM if I were you! 🙂
xoxo
Audrey