Kelly shares her love for pumpkin spice lattes and how to enjoy them with fewer calories- sounds like a win- win situation!
Who doesn’t love a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte? This favorite seasonal drink containing espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup and steamed milk and topped with sweetened whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, has become so popular that it even has its own acronym – PSL. Yum! Yum! And more YUM! But wait…a recent experience with this lovely libation caused me to press the pause button…and CREATE.
With the recent fall of autumn, I decided to get into the seasonal spirit by treating myself to a PSL from Starbucks. While perusing the newly added nutrition information to their menu board – WAY TO GO STARBUCKS! – I learned just how much of a “TREAT” this really was. At the smallest size, the 12-oz Tall contains 300 calories and costs about $4. The medium 16-oz Grande has 380 calories and the largest 20-oz Venti tops the caloric densimeter (ok, I made up this word) at 470 calories and close to $5!!!!
While I was indulging in this bountiful beverage, I realized two things: 1) it was really TOO sweet for me and 2) there is no way that my wallet or my waistline can keep pace with these Starbucks visits. And then I thought, “I could have the same enjoyment from making my own PSL.” So I did and I wanted to share my VERY simple recipe with you:
Ingredients
- 8-oz brewed pumpkin-flavored Green Mountain coffee
- ¼ cup 1% Milk
- 1 package splenda
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
Brew pot of pumpkin-flavored coffee.
While brewing coffee, combine ¼ cup 1% milk and 1 package splenda in microwave-safe mug and microwave for 30 seconds.
Add brewed coffee to mug with milk to desired about and top with pumpkin pie spice.
CALORIES = 26
CALORIE SAVINGS = 270-440
Your waistline and your wallet will thank YOU!!!!
Happy Fall to Y’all!