the only problem? They're full of lots of icky things - additivites, sugar and artificial flavors like you wouldn't believe. Here are the ingredients of the Starbucks version (one of my personal favorites!): espresso, milk, mocha sauce (corn syrup, water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, cocoa (processed with alkali 13%), potassium sorbate, artificial flavor), and peppermint-flavored syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors, preservative, sodium benzoate, citric acid), whipped cream, and dark chocolate.
Calories in one Tall nonfat Peppermint Mocha Latte with no whip (add 70 calories and 7 grams of fat for whip):
Um, no thanks.
Thankfully the amazing team of nutritionists whipped up a much healthier version for us to enjoy this season while sticking to our nutrition plans and health and fitness goals! YES!!!
Bonus for my Vegan friends: Sub almond milk for the nonfat milk & leave out the honey for a version that's made just for you!
Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe
Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
½ cup nonfat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. raw honey (optional)
¼ tsp. pure peppermint extract
1 cup brewed black coffee (or 1 shot espresso)
1 fresh mint leaf (for garnish; optional)
Preparation:
1. Bring milk, cocoa powder, and honey (if desired), and peppermint extract to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat; mix vigorously with a whisk until frothy.
3. Pour coffee into a large serving mug; top with milk mixture.
4. Garnish with mint leaf if desired.
Here’s the nutrition details for the vegan version:
& voila! Meal plan and waist-line approved!!
Happy Holidays & Enjoy!!
xoxo,
Corina
*Recipe & nutrition information from teambeachbodyblog.com*
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