Starbucks Skinny Peppermint Mocha: Simple, Sensational and Llghtened Up
Ingredients
Ingredients for Mocha:
- ⅔ cup fat-free milk
- ⅔ cup strong brewed coffee or decaf, I used Starbucks Vanilla K-cup, see shopping tips
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, see shopping tips
- 2 packages Splenda, Equal, Truvia (Stevia), or your favorite sugar substitute
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract, see shopping tips
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons light whipped cream
- Dash of cocoa or crushed candy cane pieces
Instructions
- Brew coffee stronger than usual. In a small pot, add milk, cocoa, Splenda and peppermint extract. Over medium high heat, mix until cocoa is dissolved and mixture is hot.
- Transfer to a blender and process for about 15 seconds until foamy. If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry. Just whisk the mixture in the pot continuously with a wire whisk until foamy. Pour brewed coffee into a large cup and pour hot milk mixture over coffee. Stir to blend.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired. Sprinkle with a dash of cocoa power or crushed candy canes, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 103mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gBlue Smart Points: 3Green Smart Points: 3Plus Points: 2