Healthy Alternative to Coffee (My Favorite Non-Coffee Drink!)

Looking for good non-caffeinated drinks or trying to stop drinking coffee? I’ve tried many coffee alternatives, and this has become my favorite non-coffee drink! It gives me energy naturally, lets me continue the ritual of savoring a hot drink while prepping for my day, and it’s oh-so-delicious!

{Psst! You might also like this Decaf Chai Tea Latte Recipe!}

This is the Best Coffee Alternative

I stopped drinking coffee almost four years ago. And while I love drinking decaf teas (see some of my favorite decaf teas here), I’ve also had fun coming up with some other creative non-caffeinated coffee alternatives.

One of them that I concocted last year was a mix of The Morning Motivator and Dandy Blend. I had purchased both of these from Amazon since people told me that were yummy and great substitutes for coffee.

When I tried The Morning Motivator by itself, it tasted too chalky to me. And Dandy Blend tasted too strong by itself. But then I had the crazy idea to mix them together — and I fell instantly in love!

This is sort of like a fancy mocha drink — that’s packed with nutritional value AND it’s caffeine free! Here’s how I make it…

How to Make This Healthy Alternative to Coffee

1. Add 1 to 1 1/2 generous teaspoons of Dandy Blend to a large mug.

2. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of The Morning Motivator.

3. Mix together.

4. Pour boiling water over.

5. Stir until blended.

6. Top with a very generous amount of half & half (if you’re a cream person like me!)

7. Stir and enjoy!

This is the perfect morning or afternoon pick-me-up drink!

My Favorite Way to Drink This Coffee Alternative

Want to make it really fancy? Top it with whipped cream (and maybe chocolate shavings!)

Or go all gourmet and use Reddi-Whip Sweet Foam! (Note: This whipped cream is really sweet… so if you don’t like sugar-y things, you won’t like it.)

Why I Switched to This Healthy Alternative to Coffee

Honestly, I never ever wanted to be a person who didn’t drink coffee!

It all started back in 2016 when I began working with a nutritionist to help clear up some acne and eczema. One of the very first things he told me was to stop drinking coffee.

So… I very reluctantly quit drinking coffee cold turkey. It was hard.

I slept all the time, I had headaches every day, I felt super lethargic, and I missed my morning ritual of sipping a steaming cup (or 3) of coffee to start my day.

After a couple of months, I finally stopped craving coffee and realized that my life had been transformed!

I actually felt rested each day, I didn’t struggle with anxiety, I was happier, and physically healthier too.

Now I drink this yummy coffee alternative each morning… so I still get to start my mornings with a lovely hot drink!

(Read the full story of how I stopped drinking coffee.)

Where to Find the Best Coffee Alternatives

Looking for more coffee alternatives? Check out these links:

• My Favorite Decaf Teas
• Decaf Chai Tea Latte Recipe (this recipe is SO yummy!)
• The Morning Motivator is available directly from The Maca Team website.
• Dandy Blend is available on Amazon.
• Any other mix-ins or add-ins can usually be found on Amazon, too!