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Really good coffee drink

ali258
ali258 Posts: 403
edited September 2024 in Recipes
I really wanted a healthier coffee drink, so I made this at home and it was delicious:

1 c. 1% milk
1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee
1 packet Splenda
1 packet French Vanilla Coffee Mate powder single serve size
2 ice cubes

Blend in the blender until a little foamy.

I also made one for a chocolate lover with about 2 tsp of cocoa instead of the French Vanilla Coffee Mate and it was pretty tasty too.

I was really just trying to not spend $4 on coffee, but I found a delicious healthy coffee drink. Next time, I might try using vanilla extract, which would cut out the 60 calories worth of creamer.

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  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    That sounds awesome, I may have to try that!!!
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    hungry girl.com has TONS of coffee drinks to make at home to save $$ and calories! they also have tea and smoothie ideas... love it!!:bigsmile:
  • Grate
    Grate Posts: 71
    Also try using skim milk instead of 1%.
  • jellymedina
    jellymedina Posts: 37
    cool..and caffiene/coffee helps you loose weight too..as long as you dont put all the stuff in it that makes it bad.
  • kimberjones
    kimberjones Posts: 155
    Thanks for sharing. I may have to try it!
    :flowerforyou:
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    Sounds good... I usually make:

    1/2 cup skim milk
    1/2 cup coffee (whatever flavor I have- today it was Vanilla Cinnamon Spice :love: )
    1/4 scoop vanilla protein powder
    2 stevia in the raw packets
    3 ice cubes

    SO good, and very filling :drinker:
  • Linsmom
    Linsmom Posts: 32
    I make mine with brewed coffee, 1/4 c skim milk, 2 tsp. sugar in the raw, and 3 ice cubes
  • supafly
    supafly Posts: 36
    Thanks! Sounds pretty good. =D
  • alwaysenl
    alwaysenl Posts: 197 Member
    Sounds good! They have fat free half-n-half that is really good in coffee drinks...makes it nice and creamy!
  • tmoran
    tmoran Posts: 1
    So how many calories did that drink come to?
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I've been making a yummy iced latte.

    4-8oz cold coffee (depends on how much I have)
    4 oz skim milk (40 cals)
    1 scoop Biggest Loser Designer Whey protein powder, vanilla bean or chocolate deluxe flavors (50 cals for either flavor)
    A couple drops of Stevia

    Mix well and serve over ice

    90 cals and YUMMY!! (packed with protein too!)
  • ali258
    ali258 Posts: 403
    So how many calories did that drink come to?

    My drink is 120 calories (without the French Vanilla creamer packet, which I think was another 60 calories). The 1 c. 1% milk is 110 calories, the instant coffee is 3 calories, and the vanilla extract is 7 calories. I've been using the extract instead of creamer, and it's delicious. I also put in a Splenda or two, depending on how much instant coffee I use.
  • moujie
    moujie Posts: 229
    Here's a hint for excellent frozen/blended coffee drinks:

    make a coffee syrup - it will intensify the flavor! just make coffee as you usually would and reduce it on a low boil. this does require some sugar but you do not have to use much at all. when it coats a spoon you have syrup! let it cool and then go to town. delic!
  • michellem81
    michellem81 Posts: 42
    Yummy, I may have to try that one! Thanks!

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  • michellem81
    michellem81 Posts: 42
    Sounds good... I usually make:

    1/2 cup skim milk
    1/2 cup coffee (whatever flavor I have- today it was Vanilla Cinnamon Spice :love: )
    1/4 scoop vanilla protein powder
    2 stevia in the raw packets
    3 ice cubes

    SO good, and very filling :drinker:


    YUMMY!!! I may have to try this one too!!!

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