If you have trouble falling asleep, let this warm, soothing drink carry off into dreamland.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. If you have a milk frother, fill about 4 ounces and let that baby go. If you don’t have one, just heat 4 ounces of whatever milk you like in the microwave.

2. Pour into a small mug and add Vanilla and Cardamom Shade.

3. Let steep for a few minutes then enjoy!

Here at Shade we like high maintenance treats at low effort. If you’re searching for the perfect mulled wine, look no further.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat up a glass of red wine (microwave is fine, we don’t judge).

   We recommend Merlot for this, but any will do.

2. Add half a shot of brandy.

3. Squeeze the juice from a quarter of an orange. Slice the rest of the orange for eating because we do not condone food waste.

4. Add Cinnamon Shade and Clove Shade. Let steep for 3 minutes.

Easy, healthy holiday treat!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat up milk (dairy, soy, almond, whatever works).

2. Steep in your Holiday Shade Blend.

3. Brew espresso and mix into milk.

4. Sweeten with molasses to taste.

Get cozy this Holiday season with this drink to warm you up.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make your classic hot chocolate however you like it and pour into your favorite mug.

2. Drop in your Winter Spice Shade.

3. Top with whipped cream.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix 50% hot chocolate, 50% coffee - however you like to make it.

2. Add Cinnamon Shade.

3. Top with marshmallows

Enjoy this twist on traditional Apple Cider!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat up your favorite Apple Cider

2. Dice 1/4 of an apple and mix in.

3. Steep your Cardamom Shade for a cozy improvement to traditional Apple Cider.

Check out our twist on a classic. You’ll feel like you’re indulging without any of the guilt.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make your coffee however you like it and pour into your favorite mug.

2. Mix in your creamer.

3. Drop in your Fall Spice Shade.

4. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg.

For best results, drink under a blanket on the porch.

Protein. Protein. Protein. We believe in starting off our day with flavorful, low calorie coffee and, you guessed it, protein.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the following into a mixing bowl: 100g of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 tbsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp canola oil.

2. Drop a ladle full of the mixture onto a preheated pan and cook.

3. Top with 2 tbsp of sugar free maple syrup.

Eat with Cardamom Shade coffee for a breakfast of champions.

Okay so this recipe doesn’t actually include any Shade but who doesn’t love a sweet treat with their afternoon coffee?

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Freeze dollops of natural peanut butter on parchment paper for 2 hours.

2. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil but microwaving for 2 minutes taking it out every 10 seconds to stir.

3. Drop a spoonful of melted chocolate into a cupcake liner.

4. Put one of your frozen peanut butter dollops on top.

5. Cover with more melted chocolate.

6. Put in freezer until chocolate hardens.

Enjoy with your afternoon Shade!

A healthy substitute for dessert or a yummier substitute for a protein shake.

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Mix 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup, 1/4 milk of your choice, 2 eggs, 3 overripe bananas, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 & 3/4 cup of flour.

3. Mix it all up and add whatever add-ins you want (chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts).

4. Pour into a greased pan and bake for 55 minutes.

For the icing:

1. Mix 1/4 cup of light cream cheese, 1 scoop of whey vanilla protein powder, and milk to texture. Add sugar free sweetener to taste.

Finish it off but letting the bread cool for 10 minutes before lathering on the icing and adding crushed nuts or a topping of your choice.

300 calories and 11.4 grams of protein per slice.