Low Calorie Recipes for Mocha, Caf? au Lait, and Cappuccino ...

Low Calorie Gourmet Coffee Recipes - dspruitt

These low-cal recipes for caf? au lait, mocha, and cappuccino can help dieters lose unwanted pounds while saving their hard-earned money for other things.

Most people enjoy gourmet coffees, especially the rich, tasty blends served at places like Starbucks and the little shops tucked away in the corner at Barnes & Noble. However, as you might know, these coffees are not only quite expensive (Or should I say very expensive?), but also quite high in calories and fat. Granted, yes, many places today offer coffee made with low-fat milk, but although using low-fat milk reduces the caloric content, it does nothing to reduce the price. So, if you?re both weight conscious and cost conscious, try brewing your own gourmet coffees by using these tasty recipes.

Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee

In order to make the perfect cup of coffee every time, remember these guidelines:

• Always store ground coffee in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
• A dirty coffee pot or carafe is a no-no, so clean it after each use. Use warm, soapy water, but never an abrasive pad. However, for an automatic coffeemaker, follow the manufacturer?s directions.
• Measure the coffee accurately, depending upon the number of servings you want and the strength of the brew. On average, one tablespoon of coffee will make a medium-sized cup, not a large mug.
• Use cold water to make coffee, never warm or, heaven forbid, hot, that is, unless you?re making instant.

Easy Diet Recipe for Low Calorie Caf? Au Lait or Cappuccino

This recipe serves six, with each serving consisting of 3/4 cup, so if you need more or less, adjust ingredients accordingly. And the same recipe makes cappuccino; just add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the coffee before you brew it.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup ground coffee (Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon for cappuccino)
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups skim or fat-free milk

Preparation:

1. Prepare the coffee.
2. Put milk in a saucepan over medium heat and heat until very hot, but not boiling.
3. Pour the coffee and milk simultaneously into serving pot or individual cups.

Calories per one-cup serving: 40

Fast and Simple Low-Cal Recipe for Chocolate Mocha

This recipe serves six, with each serving consisting of eight ounces of coffee, so adjust the ingredients accordingly if you are going to need more or less coffee.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups hot coffee
• 6 level tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4-to-6 packets sugar-free sweetener (The number of packets depends upon desired sweetness)
• 3/4 cup skim or fat-free milk

Preparation:

1. Brew coffee.
2. Pour into serving pot or other heat-resistant container.
3. Add cocoa, sweetener, and milk.
4. Stir only enough to blend.
5. Serve while hot.

Calories per 8-ounce cup: 50

Remember, if you enjoy flavored coffees, but don?t want the extra calories or extra expense, the answer is to brew your own, which will allow you to reach your weight-loss goal while saving money in the process.

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