Iced Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

Good morning everyone!

I wanted to share a coffee drink recipe with you this morning, because it is so yummy and also so I don't forget how I made it! hehe

Enter the huge bottle of Torani syrups I bought for under $8 bucks, pump and all!

My mini mini collection of syrups :)

I found these at Smart and Final, which I have never been in before and this surely won't be my last, in the coffee aisle. It's like a mini Costco and they have soooo many syrups to pick from and about 20 different sugar-free flavors too. You can also get these for 3.99 a piece if you buy 6, which I am totally doing next time! I plan to get Raspberry, White Chocolate, Peppermint, Hazelnut, Black Cherry, and Almond...in sugar-free of course. :) 

Anywho, on to the recipe!

Iced Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

Makes one 20 oz. drink @ 50 calories

Ingredients:

• 2 shots of espresso or 6 oz. double strength brewed coffee
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (or more if you're a chocolate lover)
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 6 pumps of Torani Sugar Free Salted Caramel Syrup (about 3 tablespoons)
• Lots of ICE!

Directions:

• Brew your coffee or espresso and add to a mug with the cocoa powder, mixing until dissolved. 
• Add the syrup to the bottom of a 20 oz. cup, then add the milk and stir. 
• Fill almost to the top with ice then give your cocoa espresso mix one more stir before pouring it in.(It doesn't have to be chilled. I pour mine over while it's still hot)
• Give it a stir, add a lid and straw and enjoy!

You can of course adjust this recipe to your liking, using different milk, non-sugar free srup, etc. Just make sure you also adjust the calories too. :) 

Since it's just my husband and I, we don't need a huge coffee maker, so I ordered this little super duper awesome single serve coffee brewer from Amazon. 

This thing is so awesome...and for only 6 dollars! It's pretty much the insides of a regular drip coffee machine, but you heat up the water yourself. :) And it works great for making hot or cold coffee drinks!

Let me know if you try out this recipe and check back for more! :)

Coffee = Love!

Good morning everybody!

This is going to be a short and sweet little post, but I wanted to share a new recipe with you guys! :) I've been having this for the last 3 mornings, and I have to say it is better than Starbucks! Have an idea of what it is yet? Judging by the title of this post, I think you might already have a small hint. hehe

It's a...Cinnamon Caramel Iced Latte! If you like Starbucks' Cinnamon Dolce Latte, you'll love this!

 

Cinnamon Caramel Iced Latte (Sugar & Soy Free!)

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• Ground coffee beans (I use Folger's Classic)
• Ground Cinnamon
• Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or any milk of your choice)
• Sugar Free Caramel Coffee Syrup
• Ice Cubes

Directions:

1. Brew double strength coffee with cinnamon added to the grounds. I used 2 heaping tablespoons of ground coffee and 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup of filtered water. This makes enough for one serving, about 1/3 cup of coffee. :)
2. In your favorite cup, then add 2 chugs of caramel syrup (about 2 tablespoons) and 1 cup of milk. 
3. Add ice and pour your double strength coffee over top. 
4. Stir it up and enjoy!

If you used unsweetened almond milk, this yummy treat only has 40 calories!!  Talk about a calorie bargain! :)

I actually think my version is much better than Starbucks', but that's just me. :) I will have to buy some of their syrup and test it out! hehe By the way, their syrups are super cheaper, compared to their coffee. I believe they sell them for only $8-$9 for a 1 liter! Crazy, right? I know every time I treat myself to a drink, it's at least $5. I also scored this brand new fancy schmancy Starbucks tumbler at a thrift store for $5! I wish I would have found it sooner though, because the cashier told me they were originally priced for 75 cents, until someone told them they were expensive. :( Oh well! Still a great deal. :)

Anyways, I need to go start on my exercise. :) 

I hope everyone has an awesome Sunday!

What is your favorite type of coffee drink?