Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Day!

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  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Whenever I feel like treating myself and have some remaining calories, I splurge and get a tall soy latte... The soy milk is nutty and delicious and if you add a pack of splenda and a splash of cinnamon, it's totally dessert worthy :) And high in protein and good fats!

    Details:
    12 oz soy latte
    120 calories
    4.5 g fat
    10g carbohydrate
    1 g fibre
    8 g protein

    I find this way more filling than a nonfat latte because the soy milk is more substantial. Maybe it's all in my head ... hehe But it's a great fall treat! Another great fall drink is a soy milk chai tea london fog, which consists of one chai tea bag, 6 oz hot water, 6 oz steamed soy milk and 1 pump of sugar free vanilla syrup (have to ask for SF). It is not on the menu so you have to order it specifically, but you can get it anywhere (not just SB) and it's wicked delicious!! And even less calories than the latte. Enjoy :D
  • Red13
    Red13 Posts: 287 Member
    for anyone interested in making lattes at home and by the way only 40 calories! try this...

    take I cup almond breeze original unsweetened milk and microwave for 2 minutes.
    Add instant coffee of your choice ( I had hazelnut single serve plus some extra decaf to make it stronger)
    Add sugar free flavoring syrup (I used caramel)

    Whip all the ingredients together. I bought an amazing tool called an aerolatte from BBB for 15 bucks. It whips up the milk so its nice and frothy. Go nuts and make different flavors, I'm sure adding pumpkin spice would be delicious!
  • leanmass24
    leanmass24 Posts: 304 Member
    I think that I will stick with my Oregon Chai latte mix.... 120 calories and is my other favorite.... still might get the pumpkin spice one day if I do a nice workout and want to treat myself.
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    I think that I will stick with my Oregon Chai latte mix.... 120 calories and is my other favorite.... still might get the pumpkin spice one day if I do a nice workout and want to treat myself.

    LOVE Oregon Chai! That stuff is divine.
  • BMW6Series
    BMW6Series Posts: 124
    Pumpkin is good for you. It has anti-imflammatory properties.

    For 130 calories, you can make yourself Pumpkin Spice Cider buy adding a Pumpkin spice tea bag to a mug of hot apple juice. Stash and Bigelow make pumpkin spice tea. 0 Calories if you make it with hot water.

    Pumpkin seeds have health benefits as well. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=82

    BMW6Series
  • leanmass24
    leanmass24 Posts: 304 Member
    i will just buy some pumpkins to cook. maybe I can figure out a way to make a good tasting low cal pumpkin pie. Or i can make pumpkin bread...mmmmmmm
  • lindzbindz
    lindzbindz Posts: 20
    the toffee mocha is extra good! but it has more cal. you can look it up on mfp iv already had both !
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    i will just buy some pumpkins to cook. maybe I can figure out a way to make a good tasting low cal pumpkin pie. Or i can make pumpkin bread...mmmmmmm

    If you're thinking of baking something pumpkiny, you gotta try the pumpkin strudel caramel muffin thingers! From the Hungry Girl collection of desserts. My hubby just LOVES these things! Couldn't believe they came from a healthy recipe:

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=647
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    Tomorrow is the first day of fall! :) I have been waiting patiently... and I am celebrating with a PS Latte! :drinker: (Now, if only we had fall temps... it was 100 degrees here yesterday!) Hoping I can make do with pumpkin spice creamer from then until the red cups are here!

    I noticed that salted caramel hot chocolate is back for the holidays (at least, it is on the website) :happy: :happy: and I'm going to have to do A LOT of exercise to fit that into my day! Hmmm... how many calories can I burn walking around looking at Christmas lights??? Maybe we can do a walking tour this year? It's only a mile to Starbucks from my house! :)
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    Tomorrow is the first day of fall! :) I have been waiting patiently... and I am celebrating with a PS Latte! :drinker: (Now, if only we had fall temps... it was 100 degrees here yesterday!) Hoping I can make do with pumpkin spice creamer from then until the red cups are here!

    I noticed that salted caramel hot chocolate is back for the holidays (at least, it is on the website) :happy: :happy: and I'm going to have to do A LOT of exercise to fit that into my day! Hmmm... how many calories can I burn walking around looking at Christmas lights??? Maybe we can do a walking tour this year? It's only a mile to Starbucks from my house! :)

    That's such a great idea! Walk off those red cup calories by enjoying the twinkling lights of Christmas. I like the way you think!
  • vjade
    vjade Posts: 27
    Anything with Pumpkin and I'm sold. Anyone know how many Carbs are in that ?
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    A recipe for pumpkin mousse was posted not long ago on MFP and I've already made it twice for dessert - such a delicious treat and less than 150 calories!!

    Check it out here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/118161-pumpkin-mousse-made-with-greek-yogurt-145-cal

    If you are craving that pumpkin pie taste without all the fat and sugar, this is definitely the way to go. The servings are HUGE and so worth it. A really tasty, sweet breakfast too if you're up for it :D
  • joyfulmommaof2
    joyfulmommaof2 Posts: 95 Member
    I love all the pumpkin stuff! YUMMY!
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    That mousse recipe sounds freaking good! Is it strange that I'm thinking it would be yummy to take a tablespoon or two of it and mix it into some coffee or hot chocolate?
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    That mousse recipe sounds freaking good! Is it strange that I'm thinking it would be yummy to take a tablespoon or two of it and mix it into some coffee or hot chocolate?

    Hmm... The yogurt could separate in hot liquid, so be careful with that. Could end up being a disaster! But honestly try the mousse! I have mine with 1tsp of walnuts and it makes for a really filling breakfast on days where I want a special treat!
  • leanmass24
    leanmass24 Posts: 304 Member
    Thanks for the tips I will have to try those...

    ;-)
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    That mousse recipe sounds freaking good! Is it strange that I'm thinking it would be yummy to take a tablespoon or two of it and mix it into some coffee or hot chocolate?

    Hmm... The yogurt could separate in hot liquid, so be careful with that. Could end up being a disaster! But honestly try the mousse! I have mine with 1tsp of walnuts and it makes for a really filling breakfast on days where I want a special treat!

    Right...yogurt and hot liquid probably wouldn't mix well. The diet version of cool whip plus pumpkin puree would probably work better. :laugh:
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