Starbucks Skinny Peppermint Mocha
It’s a hot, minty, chocolate, coffee treat…Starbucks makes their dreamy, skinny holiday drink with espresso, steamed nonfat milk, sugar-free mocha sauce and sugar-free peppermint syrup. This home version is simple to make using strong brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa, Splenda & peppermint extract. Each (12oz) drink has 90 calories, 1 gram of fat and 2 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients for Mocha:
⅔ cup fat-free milk
⅔ cup strong brewed coffee or decaf (I used Starbucks Vanilla K-cup is suggested)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa,
2 packages Splenda, Equal or your favorite sugar substitute
⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional Topping Ingredients:
2 tablespoons light whipped cream
Dash of cocoa or crushed candy cane pieces
Instructions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Makes 1 (12 oz) serving
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 2
SKINNY FACTS: for 1 (12 oz) cup (without whipped cream)
90 calories, 1g fat, 4mg chol, 9g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 103mg sodium, 10g sugar
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