- grated orange rind
- chopped candied ginger
- cinnamon
- water
- whipped cream
- cinnamon stick
- golden rum
- Tia Maria
- white Creme de Cacao
- whipped cream
When we saw that the new limited-time-only drink at Starbucks has MOCHA goodness mixed with sweet TOFFEE flavor, we knew we had to give it a guilt-free makeover. And we’re SO glad we did! Make it now, people…
Serving Size: entire recipe (about 12 oz.)
Calories: 68
Fat: 1.25g
Sodium: 202mg
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 5.75g
Protein: 5g
POINTS® value 1*
HG Tip! Got a milk frother? (This is the kind we have at the HQ.) Put soymilk in a separate microwave-safe mug and microwave until hot, about 45 seconds. Froth the hot milk and use it to top off your beverage. Ta-da!
HG Alternative! No toffee-flavored syrup on hand? (Click here for where-to-find info!) Use 1 tsp. light/fat-free caramel dip, a no-calorie sweetener packet, 1 drop almond extract, and a dash of salt instead — your drink will then have about 90 calories and a POINTS® value of 2*.
- 25-calorie packet hot cocoa mix
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- light vanilla soymilk
- sugar-free calorie-free English toffee-flavored syrup
- Optional topping: Cool Whip Free
- steamed milk
- hot freshespresso or 1 1/2 ounces hot coffee
- gourmet black cherry syrup
- whipped cream
- maraschino cherry
HG has done it again – we’ve created yet another fantastic Starbucks swap! This one is creamy and crazy-chocolatey, with just the right amount of minty candy cane, coffee, and french vanilla flavors thrown in. It’s super-sized to match The Bucks’ 12-ouncer, but feel free to whip up a half-sized version of this recipe that’ll fit nicely into your favorite mug — then it’ll have fewer than 55 calories and a POINTS® value of 1*. Think of it as our delicious little holiday gift to you. And BTW, if java’s not your thing, feel free to make this minty concoction without coffee. Enjoy!
Serving Size: 12 ounces with whipped topping (entire recipe)
Calories: 105
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 313mg
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 4g
POINTS® value 2*
- peppermint extract
- Coffee-mate Sugar Free French Vanilla powdered creamer
- instant coffee
- Swiss Miss Diet hot cocoa mix
- Fat Free Reddi-wip
Yes, it’s time for another Starbucks swappuccino, courtesy of your pal HG. She and her trusty blender are working overtime this summer, and the latest creation to come out of the HG kitchen is a rockin’ Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino swap. Even if you don’t like raspberry (or coffee!), we think you’ll dig this one. Try it and let us know what you think…
Serving Size: entire recipe (approx. 16 ounces)
Calories: 63
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 130mg
Carbs: 7.5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 2.5g
Protein: 1.5g
*1 Point!
- Torani Sugar Free Raspberry Syrup
- instant coffee
- Fat Free French Vanilla Coffee-mate powder
- unsweetened cocoa
- crushed ice OR 8-10 ice cubes
We’re big fans of Starbucks. But when the coffee chain comes out with a drink that’s way higher in calories than need be, we bypass the real deal and make a delicious low-calorie swap… much like this one, our Cherry Bomb Iced Mocha!
Serving Size: 1 large drink with whipped topping (entire recipe)
Calories: 114
Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 193mg
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 1.5g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 4g
POINTS® value 2*
- light vanilla soymilk
- 25-calorie packet hot cocoa mix
- Fat Free Reddi-wip
- whipped cream or Cool Whip
- cold water
- real maple syrup
- ground coffee
You’ll never drink a plain cup of joe again!
- low-fat milk
- Smuckers sugar-free caramel topping