Save Cash and Calories
Sophia Brittan, co-founder and host of the online cooking show Kitchen Caravan and a certified nutritionist, showed us how to save a little cash and cut a lot of calories when it comes to our favorite fall drinks. She's even got a Pumpkin Spice Latte that beats Starbucks' popular favorite.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Did you know that when you order a decadent Pumpkin Spice Latte with whipped cream at Starbucks that a tall order can be up to 300 calories without any special requests? (All Starbucks nutritional information is based on the use of 2 percent milk.) That’s 11 grams of fat. As shown here, Sophia’s version is only 120 calories and it includes fresh pumpkin, a great source of antioxidants and fiber. We’re cutting calories but not the luscious richness we love about this drink.
Dark and Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate
We just can’t resist a cup of rich hot chocolate. While it’s so easy to just grab a Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate with whipped cream (320 calories, 9 grams fat), for something healthier, make Sophia’s Mexican hot chocolate for half the calories and a lost less than half the price. The dark chocolate will give you rich flavor and antioxidants. This sweet and spicy concoction has been loved for centuries in Mexico, so we’re going to go ahead and trust them on this one.
Emma’s Chai Recipe
It’s true—tea doesn’t have to always come from a tea bag. A little homemade tea this fall won’t hurt. And, it’s simple, especially if you have spices lying around. Emma, Sophia’s friend and co-founder of Kitchen Caravan, has a Chai tea recipe that sure beats Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte. While Starbucks’ tall drink has 150 calories, Emma’s special drink has as many calories as you put in it (depends on the milk).
Refreshing Lemon Honey Cayenne Tea
Do you just love the spiciness of certain teas? For a different sweet and spicy pick-me-up, Sophia’s lemon honey cayenne tea will be sure to refresh and satisfy. With soothing honey and a little kick of cayenne, your taste buds will be surprised at only 60 calories. A Starbucks Apple Chai Infusion will cost you 240 calories—a little sweet treat doesn’t have to be steep.
Fireside Pear
Treating yourself to a tall Caramel Apple Spice at Starbucks every now and then is fine, and without whipped cream it is still 240 calories (5 grams of fat) a pop. While drinks like this are a great treat, why not kick it up a notch and enjoy Sophia’s Fireside Pear drink, made from pear puree and dark rum. No sugar, no syrup, just fresh, all-natural ingredients. While it is an alcoholic drink, it’s only 120 calories—great for any holiday party this fall or winter and perfect for a night in by the fire.
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