To eat a healthier diet, you don't need to make drastic changes (unless recommended by a doctor). It's not about denying yourself that occasional treat; it's about taking baby steps to reduce the amount of sugar, carbs, red meats, and empty calories in your meals.
Speaking to occasional treats, check out this #recipemakeover of a Starbucks classic: Caffe Latte. The typical Caffe Latte isn't a horrible drink (130 calories and 11g of sugar) so I decided to see what I could do with it.
#RecipeMakeover Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte
1 c brewed Starbucks K cup (make the 8 oz size)
10 oz cashew/almond milk combo
1 package stevia
To the coffee add the stevia. Stir until dissolved. Pour half the coffee into a kettle and bring to a boil. Reduce to half. Pour the coffee syrup (still rather thin) into the bottom of a glass. Fill with ice. Add cashew/almond milk blend until about an inch from the top of the glass. Pour the rest of the coffee on top of the milk. Serve.
Difference: Calories 60, Sugar 0
Cost wise Starbucks: $3.97 Mine: $1.59 (74 cents for the milk, 5 cents for the stevia packet, and 80 cents for the K cup)
For time efficiency, brew up several cups, reduce by half, and store in a squirt bottle in the refrigerator.
This week, I've joined forces with 40+ of my food blogger friends to present #RecipeMakeover. During this week, we'll all be sharing our favorite better-for-you alternatives to unhealthy dishes. Follow along on any of the blogs below or with the hashtag on social media to find nutritious dishes that are packed with flavor.
Thank you to all of our participating bloggers. Click the links below to find out what recipes they're cooking up for #RecipeMakeover:
The PinterTest Kitchen • Fix Me a Little Lunch • Rosie Discovers • crave the good • Zesty South Indian Kitchen • That Recipe • The Domestic Dietitian • Authentically Candace • Eat, Drink, Be Healthy! • Body Rebooted • Cindy's Recipes and Writings • Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice • Feeding Big • Natural Contents • Seduction In The Kitchen • Everyday Eileen • Family Around The Table • Fairyburger • Jane's Adventures in Dinner • Kitchen Counter Chronicles • Kate's Recipe Box • Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats • Chocolate Slopes • Little House Big Alaska • Makes, Bakes and Decor • 2 Cookin' Mamas • Meadoe Out on a Limb • Strawberry Blondie Kitchen • Mel Claire • Cookaholic Wife • For the Love of Food • The Saucy Southerner • Cook's Hideout • Two Lazy Gourmets • Ink and Sugar • Cookingwithsapana • The Chef Next Door • Sarah Cooks the Books • Chef Sarah Elizabeth • Frankly Entertaining • Palatable Pastime • Our Good Life • The Food Hunter's Guide to Cuisine • A Day in the Life on the Farm
