Enjoy Homemade Starbucks coffee experience minus the sugar
Having a hard time staying away from Starbucks so you can stick to your health goals? Well, hold on to your coffee cups! Here’s a game-changing fix to enjoy those iconic Starbucks flavors while keeping carbs and sugars in check.
Nope, no barista certificates needed. Crafting your favorite Starbucks drinks right in your kitchen is no longer a feat.
How, you ask?
Make Starbucks drinks at home with unsweetened milk alternatives and sweeten with Stevia or Monk fruit for a zero-carb, zero-sugar drink: Enjoy your favorite drinks guilt-free, without compromising your health goals.
Three-Ingredient
Coffee Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Coffee teabag
- 1 packet of Stevia or Monkfruit
- 2/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred unsweetened milk)
We all love the allure of Starbucks and similar coffee spots, but one secret they have is sweetened milk. Whether it’s whole milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk, most Tall cups come with a hefty 12 grams of sugar.
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), women should consume no more than 25 grams of sugar per day and men should limit their sugar intake to 36 grams per day.
Caffeine and sugar are both addictive substances. While our homemade version won’t taste exactly like Starbucks, give it 2-3 days, and you’ll adjust to the flavor.
Morning warmth and caffeine fix are essential. But you can also opt for a decaf version with zero sugar and zero carbs.
Check your local grocery if they have Equal’s Stevia or Monk fruit sweetener in store.
Directions:
1. Steep your coffee teabag in 1/3 cup of hot water, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the teabag and save it in a ziplock bag or sealed container for a second use.
2. Add the Stevia packet (or 1 tsp if using a jar) to the brewed coffee. Stir the mixture until you’ve crafted your own espresso. You can skip this step if you prefer your coffee unsweetened.
3. Pour the unsweetened almond milk (or your chosen unsweetened milk) into a separate cup and microwave it for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Unsweetened versions typically contain just 1g of carbs and zero sugar.
4. To recreate that coffee shop frothy texture, grab a jar and pour in the heated milk. Shake vigorously until froth forms. Note that unsweetened milk won’t froth as much as sweetened milk due to its lower fat content.
5. Pour the frothy milk into your cup with the espresso. The froth will settle at the bottom of the jar. You can scoop it out with a spoon and add it on top of your coffee. Alternatively, use a frother if you have one.
Voilà! You now have your own homemade Starbucks-style cappuccino, minus the sugar.
No more sacrificing taste for your health journey. Now you can keep enjoying those classic Starbucks moments guilt-free, right from the comfort of your own home. Whether it’s a creamy latte or a refreshing iced coffee, you’ve got the power to create your favorite drinks exactly the way you want.
Give it a try, and please share your experience with us!
