7 Ingredients That Make One Amazing Low Calorie Latte ...

The first step to making a low calorie latte that tastes delicious is to use a high quality coffee, preferably organic coffee. This won’t change the calorie content but will make your latte taste better. Coffee is one of the most heavily sprayed crops when it comes to pesticides, which not only affects the taste but also makes it unhealthy for your body.

To brew your coffee, make sure you use filtered water if possible. Sometimes not even the best coffee filter can remove excess chlorine and lead from tap water, which makes your coffee tastes bitter and flat. Use a water filter pitcher or install a filter on your sink or in the fridge.

To add that creamy factor you’re looking for, try using non-dairy milk instead of cream. I always choose unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it’s lower in calories than all other non-dairy milks and it tastes the best in coffee, in my opinion. You’ll only need ¼ cup at the most per serving, which equates to about 7.5 calories.

Of course, you can’t have a latte without a little sweet factor in there, but before you reach for the Splenda, try some vanilla liquid stevia instead. I like the brand NuNaturals because it’s sugar-free, non-GMO, calorie-free, and chemical-free.

This is my special trick for making a low calorie latte taste like a rich coffee house treat. Use just around ¼ - ½ teaspoon of dark cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s Special Dark, and stir it into your coffee just before serving. It adds a rich, indulgent taste and only contains 2 calories for 1/2 teaspoon.

Using a milk frother is a great way to make your latte foam up just like the types you buy from the coffee house. You’ll need a mini frother or an immersion blender to make this. To a large coffee mug, add your almond milk, stevia, cocoa powder, and then pour the brewed coffee in last. Give it gentle stir with a spoon and, using the milk frother, gently froth it until you get a nice foam on top. That’s it- no fattening whipped cream needed!

To top your latte off, add a dash of cinnamon as the final touch. This not only gives it a sweeter taste but also aids in digestion and regulating insulin in the body. Cinnamon is also a great brain-booster so it’s great to pair with coffee and cocoa, which both also help aid mental focus.

See how simple that was? Making a low calorie latte at home couldn't be any easier or more delicious. Do you make low calorie lattes? What ingredients do you use?

Sources: whfoods.com, webmd.com, authoritynutrition.com