Pumkin Spice Latte alternative?

MensEtSalvere2013
MensEtSalvere2013 Posts: 230 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,
As many of you know, it is Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks. While I love this drink, and I get the "skinny" version of it, it is still high in sugar. Anyone have any good alternatives to this drink that they recommend? Thank you!

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  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    Torani makes a sugar free pumpkin flavored syrup.
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    there is a sugar free syrup, but its meh.

    Unless you're diabetic, go for the real one. Its better to have the real thing every once in a while than the bastardized version every day. Shoot, the venti even has 18g of protein.
  • obrientp
    obrientp Posts: 546 Member
    there is a sugar free syrup, but its meh.

    Unless you're diabetic, go for the real one. Its better to have the real thing every once in a while than the bastardized version every day. Shoot, the venti even has 18g of protein.

    This. i had one this weekend and it was so yummy. They are only around for a short time so enjoy yourself.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    This site has tons of light recipes, the ones I've tried are good. I'm not a fan of coffee, but this might help....

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/10/skinny-pumpkin-spiced-latte.html
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I just get the real thing, but a smaller size, less often.
  • KeepGoingKylene
    KeepGoingKylene Posts: 432 Member
    The alternatives are not the same and not worth it!
    I get the real thing but minus the whipped cream a couple times a week, well worth it!
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    there is a sugar free syrup, but its meh.

    Unless you're diabetic, go for the real one. Its better to have the real thing every once in a while than the bastardized version every day. Shoot, the venti even has 18g of protein.

    so This!
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    Skip it and wait for the peppermint mochas.
  • schonkreuz
    schonkreuz Posts: 493 Member
    I just get the real thing, but a smaller size, less often.

    I like this, seems better than seeking out an alternative that will likely not be as yummy.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    A friend of mine sent me a (meme?) yesterday with ways to make your own pumpkin spice latte, mocha or hot cocoa. For the latte, mix 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice, 1 tsp of maple syrup or honey with 3/4 cup of warm milk and a shot of espresso. The mocha was the same but you add 1/2 tsp of dark unsweetened cocoa. And for the hot cocoa, you make the same as the mocha but don't add the shot of espresso.
  • EmmaNilsson77
    EmmaNilsson77 Posts: 38 Member
    Salted caramel mocha?

    ...no but seriously. I have them probably way too often and just limit treats elsewhere to make 'em fit.

    Although today I just had one of the Starbucks Via pumpkin spice latté packs in a cup of nonfat milk. Not as delicious, but still good, and only 150 Cals/half the sugar.

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