This metabolism boosting tea is creamy and reminds me a lot of an iced chai tea with a kick. You'll want to drink the THM shrinker just because it tastes good, but while you're enjoying your tea, your body will be working hard at speeding up your metabolism and shrinking fat cells.
The cat's out of the bag.
So the secrets out. I've been following the THM plan for awhile now. In case you aren't familiar, THM stands for Trim Healthy Mama. Have you heard of it?
So it's not really a secret, but I was feeling a little, let's say, 'uncomfortable' in my pants. I feel I need to insert my disclaimer right here. Because if you know me in person, you know I'm a petite sized person. And no one would ever think that I looked like I needed to drop any pounds.
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This wasn't about how I looked to others, it's about how I felt in my skin (and my pants). There, disclaimer said! The result? I'm 17 pounds lighter! You guys! I didn't even know I had that much extra on me! I was going for 8 pounds.
The Plan~
I'll see if I can give you a brief synopsis on the Trim Healthy Mama. This plan is more about how you pair your foods together than cutting a bunch of stuff out.
Now, yes, you do need to cut some things out. That's pretty standard if you're trying to change your body. But I've found that I really don't miss my old ways, because the benefits far outweigh my old habits.
Also, there are some excellent substitutions so I didn't have to compromise my 'real food' philosophy.All eating plans take awhile to adjust to, and this one does too. But I'd say it's well worth it!
THM Shrinker
This tea is one of my favorite things to sip on during the day. I love it! I sip it by the pool in the summer, I sip it by the fire in the winter, I sip it while I'm running kids around. I sip it when the holidays are near and when the holidays are here (sorry for going all Dr. Seuss on you).
I was drawn to the THM Shrinker for it's metabolism boosting benefits, but I've stayed with it because it's just SO tasty! It's that good.
Keep things easy
To keep this recipe extra easy, I always brew a bunch of the tea and keep it in a mason jar in my fridge. Then it's ready to go and I'm not spending extra time brewing and cooling.
You need Oolong tea for this recipe. You can find it at your local health food store, or here's a link.
I have these fun mason jar lids with straws set so I don't have to refill my 1 serving. It makes a quart!
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THM Shrinker Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed and cooled double strength oolong tea see notes
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 pinches of mineral salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons Truvia
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add the brewed tea along with all the other ingredients to a blender.
- Blend the tea until well combined.
- Fill a quart sized mason jar (all the way to the top) with ice.
- Pour the tea over ice. If there is more room in your glass, add a bit of water.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you want to learn more about the Trim Healthy Mama Plan, I would highly recommend you read the books. One book gives you all the detailed information about the plan, and the other is a cookbook that you will want! The THM Shrinker comes from this cookbook.
One of the hardest things about changing your eating habits is learning what you can eat. That's where I found the cookbook to be so helpful. You need ideas especially when you first start out.
If you'd like to know more about my experience, leave me a comment with any questions you have and I'm happy to answer!
Linda
I’m desperate! Have put on 10# w
Pandemic! Does this help w wt
Loss and appitite? I just made a batch, will take some
Getting use to , but if it helps
I’ll drink it’ Thank you
Allyson Grant
Thank you!! That's very helpful!
Chellie Schmitz
Yes, you sure can. What you sub really depends on 2 things, first, the extent of your nut allergy, and second, how strict you are with Trim Healthy Mama.
Coconut milk could be substituted, but I don't know if you are allergic to that one.
Regular milk will work, but then it won't really be 100% on plan. half and half would work and it makes it an S instead of a FP, same with heavy cream. Maybe use a tablespoon or so instead.
You could leave it out completely.
Other milk alternatives are soy, rice, flax, and oat milk. Again, it may alter the type of fuel it is, but it's not really a huge amount. Some people are super strict and others are a little looser. I hope that helps!
Allyson Grant
Is there something that can be substituted for the almond milk as I'm allergic to nuts?
Chellie Schmitz
I don't think it's a matter of one being preferred over the other, except for your personal tastes. The whole THM plan is designed for weight loss. But, that being said, the cayenne in the shrinker does help to kick that metabolism into gear and give it an extra boost. Personally, I enjoy it and the trimmies, kind of depends on which I'm craving at the moment.
Lori Simmons
Is The Shrinker preferred for weight loss over the Trimmies?
Chellie Schmitz
I think it's best if you only prep the tea and make it right before having it. But, if you do decide to make up the whole drink beforehand, you give it a good shake, or throw it in the blender for 20 seconds to mix it up. The spices tend to settle if it sits.
Alexis
Hi! Can I prep the complete drink the night before or should I prep only the tea and make the rest right before I am going to be having it?
Chellie Schmitz
I do 8 tea bags in a quart size mason jar. Then I use about a cup for each serving. Enjoy!
kerri attaway
how many tea bags in your mason jar to make larger batch of tea and then how mcuh do you use per serving? Is it just two bags per 8 oz and then use 8 oz each time you make a shrinker?
chellie
Yes! You absolutely can, I've done it, and it's great!
Dee
Could you make this with hot tea for a warm drink?
chellie
Hi Karen, YES! You can use stevia in place of the Truvia. Just check a conversion chart because the amounts will vary. I did a lot of research on sweeteners and sugar alcohols, I'm very anti fake sugar. I do feel comfortable with Erythritol after looking into it, so you will see Truvia as a suggestion on my blog. However, you can ALWAYS substitute stevia. Some people don't like the taste of stevia, but I find it depends on the brand. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your shrinker!! 😀
Karen
Can you use Stevie in place of Trivia? I prefer a healthier sweetener and am hearing Trivia and Erythol are both bad for us.
chellie
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I ❤ your additions of cardamom and ginger, I'm trying that.
Lacey
This is so good and puts a spring in my step instead of a the usual afternoon slump! I made it just like it is posted, but I also added 1/8 ts cardamom and 1/4ts Ginger. Delicious!
chellie
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know! I've never compared it to horchata before, I like that.
Hailey
Tried it today, came out delicious!! It tastes almost identical to Horchata without having to wait!!! Thank you so much for this yummy recipe!
chellie
Here is a link to the tea, and it's on amazon. (affiliate link) http://amzn.to/2gdXyHt I'll go ahead and add it to the post too. Thanks for that idea. 🙂 I also buy it at my local health food store.
Olive
Hi,
Where can I buy the tea?? Looked on amazon not able to find it there. Would love to give it a try, please do let me know where I can get it. Thanks ??