5 Delicious Low-Calorie Autumn Hot Drinks to celebrate National Coffee Day!
Crunchy leaves, cosy knitwear, crackling fires - there are so many things to love about autumn.
You may have already noticed that the high street coffee chains have started promoting their autumn drinks menus.
But if you’re trying to lose weight or managing a health condition like diabetes, you might want to think twice about indulging too often in autumn coffees from your favourite coffee chains.
Did you know a grande pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks contains 266 calories, 9.4g of fat, and 32.9g of sugar, while a medium Costa maple hazel hot chocolate contains 420 calories, 14.6g of fat and 49.4g of sugar?
Luckily, indulgent autumn hot drinks don’t have to be a dietary disaster. The Skinny Food Co. has come to the rescue with sugar-free and low calorie hot drinks to keep you cosy this season.
Read on to find out more about what’s available in our coffee shop collection.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
Our zero-calorie, sugar-free pumpkin spice syrup makes it easy to create a guilt-free pumpkin spice latte. All you need to do is mix 15 ml of syrup to every 200 ml of liquid.
Mix it with your choice of low-fat milk or plant-based alternative, add a shot of espresso, and you have a comforting autumn drink that won’t derail your diet. For extra warmth (and maybe even a metabolism boost!) sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
- Zero-calorie Maple Latte
This one is super easy to make! All you need is our original coffee creamer and some zero-calorie, sugar-free maple & cinnamon syrup. Combine them with your preferred coffee bean or a double espresso shot.
- Comforting Orange Hot Chocolate
Remember those yummy chocolate oranges you used to get in your Christmas stocking? This drink makes it easy to enjoy this winning flavour combo without the calories.
Mix 2 tsp of cocoa powder with 100ml of original coffee creamer, then add 10 ml of Chocaholic chocolate orange flavour syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil in a pan, then simmer gently before serving. If you’re feeling fancy, add 2 tsp of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings on top.
- Cinnamon Bun Coffee
Add a splash of Cinnamon Barista Shot sugar-free coffee syrup to your morning coffee to enjoy that bakery-fresh cinnamon bun flavour without the sugar content.
Cinnamon adds warmth without the calories and may even help to regulate your blood sugar levels.
- Gingerbread Latte
Why not give your morning coffee a festive upgrade with our Gingerbread Barista Shot Sugar-free Skinny Coffee syrup? Just grab your favourite mug and mix 2 ml of gingerbread syrup with coffee and almond milk.
The best thing about our flavoured syrups is you don’t have to limit them to drinks. They can be drizzled over high-protein Greek yoghurt for a delicious dessert, added to protein shakes after a workout, or combined with porridge oats for a comforting breakfast treat.
The drink recipes in this article are guilt-free, but enjoying them in moderation is important. Try to stick to just one or two servings a day, and choose low-fat dairy milk or unsweetened plant-based alternatives to help keep your calorie intake in check.
Ready to embrace the flavours of the autumn season? Shop the Skinny Food Co’s autumn collection today!
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