As the leaves turn amber and the weather gets cooler, there’s another seasonal change that happens like clockwork every year – flavoured hot drinks appear on coffee-shop menus! While many love a latte, sprinkles, syrup shots and creamy toppings can turn a simple coffee into a not-so-slimming coffee shop shocker.
Slimming World has now put together some easy recipes to help weight-conscious coffee lovers enjoy the seasonal treat and still get the loss on the scales.
And while members can get full details of the coffee shop versions on their website, making your own hot drinks is a great way to protect your weight loss and save money while you slim.
They have now come up with three new recipes that people can enjoy in the comfort of their own home. And they are ideal for all - not just those following the Slimming World food plan.
Slimming World pumpkin spice latte
serves 1
ready in 5 mins
What you need:
instant coffee granules, to taste (or made-up filter coffee, if you prefer)
150ml skimmed milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp home-made pumpkin spice mix (recipe here)
3 level tbsp reduced-fat aerosol cream
1 level tsp maple syrup
cinnamon stick (optional)
What you do:
1. Put your usual amount of instant coffee granules in your widest mug, pour in boiling water to about one-third of the way up and stir well (if you’re using filter coffee, just fill one-third of the mug with it).
2. Microwave the milk until hot and add to the coffee, then stir in the vanilla extract and the spice mix. If you have a milk frother, give some or all of the milk a quick froth first.
3. Spoon the aerosol cream onto your latte and drizzle over the maple syrup. Pop in your cinnamon stick stirrer, if you have one, and enjoy!
More on the blog: Spice up your mornings with our pumpkin spice baked oats recipe
Slimming World nutty toffee latte
serves 1
ready in 5 mins
What you need:
instant coffee granules, to taste (or made-up filter coffee, if you prefer)
150ml skimmed milk
½ tsp vanilla or almond extract (or to taste)
3 level tbsp reduced-fat aerosol cream
1 level tsp toffee sauce
5g chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
What you do:
1. Put your usual amount of instant coffee granules in your widest mug, pour in boiling water to about one-third of the way up the mug and stir well (if you’re using filter coffee, just fill one-third of the mug with it).
2. Microwave the milk until it’s steaming hot, then add it to the coffee and stir in the vanilla or almond extract. If you have a frother, give some or all of the milk a quick froth first.
3. Spoon the aerosol cream over your latte. Drizzle with the toffee sauce and scatter over the chopped nuts to serve.
Slimming World white forest hot chocolate
serves 1
ready in 5 mins
What you need:
50g canned black cherries in light syrup
11g sachet Options White Choc
3 level tbsp reduced-fat aerosol cream
1 level tsp chocolate sprinkles
fresh cherries, to decorate
What you do:
1. Blitz the cherries and syrup in your food processor, then push the mixture through a sieve into a jug. Drizzle half of the sauce around the inside of your mug.
2. Make up the hot chocolate in a separate jug according to the pack instructions. Pour into your mug then top with the cream, the remaining sauce, the chocolate sprinkles and some fresh cherries.
All recipes are taken from Slimming World’s collection. To find out more about Slimming World and how to join, visit slimmingworld.co.uk or slimmingworld.ie, or call 0344 897 8000 or 01 656 9696.
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