Money-savvy witches brew the best Pumpkin Spice Lattes at home. Health-conscious ones add protein! But, the most bewitching of coffee lovers will do both. Don't get caught off "gourd" this Fall season - you'll want to add my PSL recipe to your spellbook.
My PSL recipe only requires my Keurig coffeemaker, my favorite Fall/Halloween mugs, and four ingredients. No drive-thru, no lines, no waiting, no extra stops on a hectic morning, no added expense, and no environmental waste from a one-use cup. Best of all, my Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is perfect for those of us on a health/weight loss journey.
This could be your cozy Fall morning, but you're still driving to pick up your coffee?
COST BREAKDOWN: (Your costs may vary depending on your region.)
GM PS Coffee | $13.97 per box | 24 K-Cups | 0.58 cents per coffee |
Premier Protein | $8.97 per 4 pack | 8 servings (1/2) | $1.12 per coffee |
Sugar-free Cool Whip | $1.98 per carton | 25 servings (2 Tbsp) | .08 cents per coffee |
Stevia | $4.18 per box | 80 packets | .05 - .10 cents per coffee |
| | PER COFFEE | $1.83 -$1.88 |
Less than $2 a day at home, compared to almost $6 a day at the coffee shop!? Well worth the savings!
Now, how about the Weight Watchers points for those of us on a weight loss journey?
Ingredients | Serving | WW Points |
GM PS Coffee Pod | 1 K-cup | 0 WW Points |
PP Cafe Latte Protein Shake | 1/2 a shake | 1 WW Point |
Stevia | 1 - 2 packets | 0 WW Points |
Sugar-free Cool Whip | 2 Tbsp | 1 WW Point |
| Total WW Points: | 2 WW points per cup |
It certainly fits well into my allotted daily points and is my favorite guilt-free morning treat. A PSL can be 8 - 16 WW points from the drive-thru.
What about a calorie breakdown for those not following WW? You got it!
Ingredients: | Serving | Calories |
GM PS Coffee Pod | 1 K-cup | 2 calories |
PP Cafe Latte Protein Shake | 1/2 a shake | 80 calories |
Stevia | 1 - 2 packets | 0 calories |
Sugar-free Cool Whip | 2 Tbsp | 20 calories |
| Total Calories: | 102 calories per cup |
A "Tall" PSL can be 300+ calories. Plus, those drinks lack added protein.
I hope the money and health breakdown comparisons give you "pumpkin" to think about. The "math is mathing" and I know what my PSL drink of choice is this Fall.
I'll toast to that. May your PSLs be strong all Fall long - Cheers, my pretties!
Until we talk again -
Thank you for being here with me Among the Caffeine & Chaos.
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