It’s officially Autumn. The windows are flung wide open, and I’m in full-on hot drink addiction mode. When the weather turns cool, I will happily drink coffee, tea, and apple cider all. Day. LONG.
You can bet that the autumnal and winter months mean that my Keurig gets one heck of a workout. Especially now, because I’m doing my best to give up diet soda. The last few days, I’ve really thanked the powers that be for my shipment of Green Mountain Naturals. Between the delicious Apple Cider that launched the line, and their brand new Lemonade, it’s been a lot easier to give up soda than I thought.
As GMC hinted at with this month’s K-Cup Ambassador shipment, the Green Mountain Naturals brews are also great for the kiddos’ lunch box thermoses. How much of a superstar is Mom when they’ve got warm apple cider to enjoy at lunch time?!
Since the introduction of Green Mountain Naturals Apple Cider, I’ve kept the stuff on hand. It’s certainly fabulous to sip on a cold day, but I also LOVE to use apple cider in cooking.
It can be a pain to keep apple cider on hand when you only need a cup or so at a time. I don’t know about you, but my fridge space is a hot commodity. I’d much rather keep a k-cup pack in the pantry, then a giant bottle that’ll take up all the room in my fridge.
Let’s get Apple inspired! I’ve gathered some applelicious recipes that use apple cider for you, and there’s a coupon to save 15% off all Green Mountain Naturals K-Cup Packs below. Happy Autumn!
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Check out these Apple Ciderlicious recipes!
- Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze
- Pork & Beer Skillet Stew
- Spiced Honey Apple Butter
- Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider
Disclaimer: I am a paid Keurig K-Cup Ambassador. This post is part of that program. However, I have been a long time Green Mountain Coffee and Keurig enthusiast, and all these opinions are my own.
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Sonya
Monday 15th of October 2012
I have not seen these yet! I must try them!!!!!!!!!!!
Tracy
Thursday 4th of October 2012
I just love these K-Cups! They're my favorite thing to drink at the end of the day right now. And, thanks for sharing my recipe, too!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction
Tuesday 2nd of October 2012
Yum... I am with you on the cider k-cups. I am obsessed with them. I used to drink a lot of diet soda, and quit cold turkey a few years ago. The fall is the right time to do it because there are lots of cozy and warm beverages (like this one!) to distract you. Not sure how you feel about Pellegrino, but that's my new favorite "soda"... I bet it would be fabulous with some of those lemonade k-cups.
Bonnie K
Monday 1st of October 2012
My daughter saw the apple cider k-cups I had on hand, tried it, and absolutely loved them.
Elizabeth
Monday 1st of October 2012
I just love the Apple Cider and use it for cooking as well. It makes wonderful Apple Cider Donut Pancakes, which I top with a cinnamon/sugar mix. I haven't tried the Lemonade yet, but will since I know that my kids will love it. Good luck on breaking the soda habit and what an amazing package from GMC!