Last Updated on December 15, 2016
Living in Florida might sound like a vacation to some of you out there who live in places where frigid temps threaten to “freeze your fuzz off” so to speak. I, however, was born in beautiful upstate NY. And though I moved to the south (say-owth) at the tender age of eight, the mountains, crisp weather changes, beautiful change of seasons, and, of course, snow, left their impressions on me forever.
I struggle through every summer here in sunny Florida. And EVERY time the temps drop, I can be found saying things like “I FEEL ALIVE!!”. I root for temperature drops and moan when we see the forecast predict 80 degree weather in December.
That said, maybe this post is more for me than it is you. I like “special” drinks during special times of the year. One of my favorite memories is black Friday shopping with a hot mocha latte in my hand. Those days are gone, believe me (not the black Friday shopping but the days of drive-through coffee drinks).
Being on the autoimmune protocol does not have to make you feel deprived, however. There are many options for hot and cold drinks for special occasions. I hope this round up will inspire you to try something new or enjoy a healthy substitute for a cold-weather favorite.
- Holiday Sangria Punch (AutoimmunePaleo)
- Berry Fizz Cocktail (Meatified)
- Paloma Mocktail (Sweet Treats)
- Cranberry Ginger Mocktail (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
- Strawberry Ginger Switchel (Recipes to Nourish)
- Ginger Ale (Healing Family Eats)
- Ginger-Ale for Adults (Petra8Paleo)
- Cherry and Raspberry Cordial (Healing Family Eats)
- Paleo Vanilla Milkshake (Pure and Simple Nourishment – sub vanilla powder for extract for strict AIP)
- Egg-less Nog (Kate Jay guest post for AutoimmunePaleo)
- Holiday Mulled Cider (Eat Heal Thrive)
- Hot Apple Cider (It’s all about AIP)
- Hot Apple Pie Drink (Heal Me in the Kitchen)
- Holiday Wassail (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
- Carrot Cake Smoothie (A Clean Plate)
- Orange Cream Healing Smoothie (Grazed and Enthused)
- Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Smoothie (It’s all about AIP)
- Gingerbread Smoothie (Healy Eats Real)
- Orange Cream Healing Smoothie (Grazed and Enthused)
- Peppermint Smoothie (Pure and Simple Nourishment – I would sub a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil for the extract)
- Paleo Frappuccino (Forest and Fauna)
- Dandelion Root Coffee (Forest and Fauna)
- Herbal “Coffee” (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
- Spiced Pumpkin Tea Latte (Sweet Treats)
- London Fog Latte (Petra8Paleo – I would use Rooibos option)
- Apple Pie Tea (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
- Ginger Chai (Eat Heal Thrive)
- AIP Chai Tea Concentrate (Strictly Delicious – I would use an herbal instead of black tea)
- Herbal Chai (Enjoying the Journey)
- Chai Carob Latte (Lichen Paleo, Loving AIP)
- AIP Pumpkin Spice Natte (Joy-Filled Nourishment)
- Gingerbread Latte (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
- Hot “Chocolate” (A Clean Plate)
- AIP Hot Chocolate (Unbound Wellness)
- Hot Cocoa Mix (Sweet Treats)
- AIP Hot Chocolate (The Whole Life Balance)
- AIP Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Sweet Potatoes & Social Change)
