Laura's Take on Starbucks Mocha Latte - rare treat

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 182.8
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.7 mg
  • Sodium: 141.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 9.8 g

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Introduction

This is a delicious treat but should only be enjoyed in moderation because of the richness of it and sugar etc. I am working on a low glycemic version that I will post here when I am finished. This is a delicious treat but should only be enjoyed in moderation because of the richness of it and sugar etc. I am working on a low glycemic version that I will post here when I am finished.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    Regular Coffee, .25 cup (8 fl oz)
    Granulated Sugar, 3 tsp
    Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, 1 tbsp
    Vanilla Extract, 1 tsp
    Milk, nonfat (skim milk), 1 cup
    Whipped Cream 3 TBSP

Tips

Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a nice holiday treat!


Directions

Prepare coffee (any dark but I recommend Starbucks Ground Espresso Coffee) at a ratio of 1.25 TBSP per 6 oz of water in your coffee maker.

In the mean time microwave or heat milk until steamed. (about 1.5 - 2 minutes for 8oz)

Put sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla in the cup, stir in warmed milk, then pour in 1/4 - 1/2 cup of prepared coffee, stir, and add your whipped cream on top.

Now it is time to ENJOY! This recipe makes one 8oz serving!

Serving Size: This recipe makes on 8oz serving of Mocha!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMATTHEWS76.