My New Favorite Iced Coffee Machine + My At-Home Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe!

If I told you that you could save hundred’s and even up to one thousand dollars or more on coffee/a year?! A way that you can forgo your go-to Starbucks or Dunkin’ order for something just as good and even more affordable?! It may sound too good to be true. But, you heard me right – there is, indeed a way that you can do just that! The Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine saves its customers $800 on average per year on iced coffee, according to its box. I recently purchased the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine, and many of y’all have been asking me about it wanting to buy it yourselves, too. Well, y’all asked and today I will deliver: I am sharing my own experiences with the Mr. Coffee Iced Machine.

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The Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine Review

The Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine retails for $30 at its full retail price; however, recently, I have seen it retail on sale at Target for $25 (where I purchased) and Walmart for $15. This coffee machine comes in 4 different colors to meet your coffee station’s decorative coloring and needs. Along with the coffee machine, your purchase of up to $30 comes with a high quality clear branded tumbler with a lid and straw as well as a measuring cup to measure out your coffee grounds. Personally, you get A LOT of bang for your buck!

So far, my experiences with the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine have been pretty great. It is easy to use, with the instructions on how to use it taped right to the top of it upon unboxing it, and even pours coffee quicker than *drumroll please* the Keurig. In order to use, you add 1/2 cup of water to the base, a measuring cup (provided with the machine) full of coffee grounds to the coffee ground container, place a tumbler with ice underneath, and press the button to allow it to work some magic for less than a minute. It’s easy as eating a slice of pumpkin pie!!!

As for the taste of the coffee, I find it to be pretty great. Personally, I see great benefits to buying your own coffee grounds and/or K-Cups and brewing your own at-home coffee. As a self-proclaimed caffeine queen and an actual caffeine addict (hey, at least I own up to that part!), I find a lot of benefits in saving my own money and enjoying some coffee straight from the comfort of my own home. At the same time, I do enjoy some Starbucks here and there, but in moderation (and, yes, I am Team Starbucks over Team Dunkin’!). When using the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine, you get to choose which coffee grounds you use and you can use your favorite, too. As for adding in an additional taste, I always add creamer to my hot coffee and use the same one with my iced coffee and add in a bit of flavored syrup too, and no, not maple syrup. You can even add in whipped cream, some sweet spices such as cinnamon and pumpkin spice, or sugar – the possibilities are unlimited! I find it pretty great that one can choose what they put on their own iced coffee to their liking, especially when made at home.

Overall, the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine is a 10/10. Not only is this coffee machine super easy to use and convenient, it is also super affordable. I can customize my coffee the way I like it and be my own barista (see my at-home Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe using this machine below!). Personally, I felt like I robbed the store because the price and everything included was too good to be true!

My At-Home Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe!

***Please note that this recipe is made using the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine.***

Ingredients:

  • Pumpkin-flavored coffee grounds (I got mine at TJ Maxx)
  • SkinnyGirl Pumpkin-flavored fat free/sugar free syrup (I got mine at TJ Maxx)
  • Pumpkin-flavored coffee creamer (I use Delight’s fat free creamer)
  • Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice

Steps:

  1. Use the Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine as usual (add in coffee grounds to the machine, water to the machine base, ice to tumbler, and start the coffee brewing!)
  2. Add in the coffee creamer and syrup
  3. Sprinkle the pumpkin spices on top
  4. Stir it all together
  5. Enjoy!

If you are interested in purchasing your own Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Machine, then you can purchase your own in store at Target or Walmart or using this link: https://rstyle.me/+qRo5tDvuyPCTStDva8jw-Q

Happy coffee day!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

The Easiest Roasted Broccoli Recipe

I have always been a lover of cooking, especially recipes that are easy to make yet still taste AMAZING! Ever since I got my college apartment last year, I began to want to try many new recipes. One of my favorites of them all has been my Roasted Broccoli – something that has now become a staple in my kitchen. Today, I will be sharing how YOU can can a try to making your own version of my long and behold Roasted Broccoli in your own kitchen!

Easy Roasted Broccoli

  • Ingredients:
    • Broccoli florets/broccoli bunch (chopped into florets)
    • Olive oil
    • Sea salt
    • Cooking spray
    • Any other spices/seasonings to your liking
  • Directions:
    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
    • Spray pan with cooking spray
    • Wash broccoli & place it on the pan
    • Drizzle broccoli with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and any other spices/seasonings to your liking
    • Place pan in the oven for 25 minutes
    • Enjoy!

The best part of my Roasted Broccoli recipe?! You can make it uniquely your own by adding the spices/seasonings that you LOVE! Here’s to many enjoyable times in the kitchen with a healthy and delicious recipe!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

Weekly Menu Round-Up: August 16-21

Woohoo!! It’s time to get back on the grind! Getting back on the grind also means that it is time for another Weekly Menu Round-Up. This week is my first week of classes as a college Senior, which leaves for tons of menus to prepare for the upcoming week. Since my week is kind of busy with meetings and virtual events amongst classes, I have a few dutch oven/Crockpot meals included that last for a few days, which make for EXCELLENT budget-friendly meals throughout any busy week. Here’s to a great Senior year with some amazing meals to fuel to start of it!

Sunday: Flatbread pizza

I have had some super delicious flatbread for pizza from Trader Joe’s in my fridge for the past few days. Today, I am deciding to use some of the mozzarella, prosciutto, garlic, and spinach in my fridge to whip up a mighty pizza to celebrate my last eve of the first day of classes. This meal is easy and all available right in my kitchen as we speak!

Monday: Dutch Oven Ravioli Bake

Last week, I purchased some Maine Lobster Ravioli from Costco. I have ALWAYS been one to spice up my recipes. So, I looked up a dutch oven ravioli bake via my best friend Google and found one. I cannot wait to try this easy and delicious looking recipe linked here. Additionally, I will be serving it with Caesar salad and Texas toast. Luckily, since it is a dutch oven recipe, I can have the leftovers for lunch and dinner on Tuesday!!

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Vegan Pinto Bean Enchiladas

I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for Mexican food!!! Yet, I literally NEVER know how to cook Mexican food at home. Fortunately, that is all about to change as I will be giving it a try this week with some crockpot vegan enchiladas that I found via *of course* Google linked here. Being someone who is super picky about meat, I typically cook on a pescatarian diet when at home. That means that I typically try vegan/vegetarian options when cooking which I LOVE doing!! Like Monday’s Ravioli Bake, I will also be enjoying my enchiladas with some tortilla chips into Thursday for lunch.

Thursday: Potstickers & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

To keep it easy for Friday-eve, I will be heating up some pre-made shrimp potstickers from Trader Joe’s. Since I love myself some good olde veggies, I will be adding my favorite recipe of roasted Brussels sprouts into the mix along with some soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Friday: Lobster Bisque & Crostini’s

Similar to Mexican food, I am most definitely a sucker for some soup! I guess it may be because I have New Jersey roots LOL!!! Since getting my apartment, I have been dying to try Wegman’s branded Lobster bisque soup. So, I am going to FINALLY try it this Friday and serve it with some roasted mozzarella crostini’s and some roasted mushrooms. Most importantly, Friday’s dinner will NOT be complete without some wine to wind down after my first week of Senior year!

Hopefully I can provide you with some inspiration for some practical, yet delicious recipes to make in your own kitchen during a busy week. Next week, I will excitedly be sharing another Weekly Menu Round-Up, as I will be regularly cooking in my kitchen each day. Here’s to making many more memories in the kitchen!!!

XOXO – Katie <3