Who doesn’t love Starbucks…well the drinks, not the price. Starbucks is definitely an occasional treat, but doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy some of my favorite drinks at home. Check out how quickly you can whip up a glass of Passion Tea Lemonade or a Frappuccino for a fraction of the price!
Passion Tea Lemonade
8 packets of Passion Tea
8c water
3-4 Crystal Light Lemonade on-the-go sticks
Directions: Boil water in a pot (or tea kettle). Add packets and let steep then cool. Pour into a 2qt pitcher and add lemonade packets. Stir.
Makes 4 16oz servings.
Nutrition Information: 5 calories
Cost per serving = $0.62
Frappuccino
½ c chilled strong coffee (1c water + 2T ground coffee)
2 ½ T instant vanilla pudding – (sugar-free and fat-free will save some cals)
1c skim milk
2 c ice
Get creative and try different pudding flavors, sugar-free syrups, or other milk options. Create your own!
Directions: Put everything in a blender/Magic Bullet and blend until desired consistency. Top with a dollop of whipped cream or chocolate syrup if you feel like treating yourself. Enjoy!
Makes 1 16oz serving.
Nutrition Information: 137 cals, 24g carbohydrate, 0g fat, 8g protein
Cost per serving: $0.60
