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  • My Recipe for Starbucks Skinny Peppermint Mocha

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    It’s a hot, minty, chocolate, coffee treat…Starbucks makes their dreamy, skinny holiday drink with espresso, steamed nonfat milk, sugar-free mocha sauce and sugar-free peppermint syrup. My home version is simple to make since I’m using strong brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa, Splenda and peppermint extract. Each (12oz) drink has 90 calories, 1 gram of fat and 2 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS.

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup fat-free milk
    • ⅔ cup strong brewed coffee or decaf, I used Starbucks Vanilla K-cup, see shopping tips
    • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, see shopping tips
    • 2 packages Splenda, Equal or your favorite sugar substitute
    • ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 2 tablespoons light whipped cream
    • Dash of cocoa or crushed candy cane


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    Directions

    1. Brew coffee stronger than usual. In a small pot, add milk, cocoa, Splenda and peppermint extract. Over medium high heat, mix until cocoa is dissolved and mixture is hot.
    2. Transfer to a blender and process for about 15 seconds until foamy. If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry. Just whisk the mixture in the pot continuously with a wire whisk until foamy. Pour brewed coffee into a large cup and pour hot milk mixture over coffee. Stir to blend.
    3. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
    4. Makes 1 (12 oz) serving

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    • Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
      Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
      Shopping Tips
      I strongly recommend you buy a good quality unsweetened cocoa. It does make a huge difference. I like to use Ghirardelli or Droste. Most supermarkets sell these 2 brands.

      Peppermint extract can be found in supermarkets in the spice section. I bought mine at Trader Joe’s.

      I like to make this drink using the new Starbucks Vanilla Coffee (k-cup) for the Keurig machine. Most supermarkets and Target sell this yummy, vanilla coffee. Or use your favorite regular coffee.

      *This recipe was share on Weekend Potluck: http://www.thecountrycook.net/

      Weight Watchers (old points) 1

      Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 2

      SKINNY FACTS: for 1 (12 oz) cup (without whipped cream)
      90 calories, 1g fat, 4mg chol, 9g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 103mg sodium, 10g sugar

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