Not as authentic as Starbucks, but and EASY, inexpensive way to get a nice coffee/chocolate fix without leaving home.

Submitted by ELAINEHN

Faster, cheaper and just as rich and delicious but so much more healthy than the restaurant versions. Try substituting the unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for a chocolately treat.

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

This is how I make chai when I need something warm that makes me feel enveloped in comfort without the added calories of my former addiction: hot chocolate. It's spicier (in a warming way that is very soothing) and lighter in taste than any chai from a coffee shop. The method is also quite authentic. If you can, make sure to use fresh, whole cardamom pods, whole cloves, and freshly ground black pepper. You can also add a couple of drops of vanilla extract or use a very small amount of fresh ginger. The recipe is calculated with four teaspoons of sugar, but it is completely up to you.

Submitted by ALDABATEUSE

Submitted by JACKTHEKNIFE

Love the SB version but don't want 550+ calories try my delicious 40 calorie decadent treat and celebrate the season!!

Submitted by WLEEBAUMBACH

Homemade specialty coffee!!!

Submitted by XIERAJAY

A homemade coffee creamer substiturte free of fat and lower in clories than store bought. Plus, it has protein and nothing artificial!

Submitted by TEXASLEA

Italian Cookie

Submitted by MICADEANN

Pumpkin is subbed for butter in this lowfat treat! Cranberries and almonds add flavor and nutrition!

Submitted by CMWELLS83

These spicy banana-nut muffins are packed with flavor but not sugar. Candied ginger adds a but of sugar and a lot of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is inspired by Starbucks' low fat chocolate chip banana bread and is great with coffee! Although many of the ingredients are lower fat, the bread comes out very moist!

Submitted by JANSTOREY

You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer!

Submitted by PHULLER

A simple and easy coffee cake, its quick to whip up on a weekend morning. Its not fancy, but sometimes that's not what you need!

I often make this for company, mixing the dry ingredients, and the wet in seperate bowls the night before, and mixing the two together in the morning. A nice breakfast without spending all my time slaving away.

Submitted by WKABAN

Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

Scones are perfect for weekend house guests, hostess gifts, or picnics. Traditionally made with loads of butter and cream, mine use far less butter--and whole-grain flour.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG