Bring the coffee shop home with these delicious, easy-to-make drinks.
You may go to a coffee shop for a number of reasons: maybe you’re getting some work done or catching up with a friend. However, the drinks at a coffee shop may not always align with your health goals — or your financial ones!
That’s where these drinks come in. You can see the nutritional breakdown of these recipes and adjust as needed. These recipes also make multiple servings that may cost less than one drink at a coffee shop.
Matcha is not just a trendy drink of choice; it’s also associated with health benefits such as supporting heart health and weight loss.
This matcha green tea shake puts a spin on your morning favorite. The protein powder and the thick texture of the drink will help keep you satiated.
You may consider whisking the matcha with a little bit of hot water before blending to reduce the bitterness.
Another tea in shake form, this chai spice shake includes bananas and vanilla yogurt to thicken up the texture.
This shake is high in protein and fiber while being low in sugar. You may consider using vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt to add even more protein to this drink.
Chai may aid in heart health and weight loss.
This chai shake involves steeping bags of chai as opposed to using powder, as in the previous recipe. It also uses protein powder, which can help keep you satiated until your next meal.
If you like your smoothies a little on the thick side, consider freezing your bananas before blending.
Pumpkin spice lattes are a fall favorite, but most of these drinks do not contain any real pumpkin.
This recipe combines real pumpkin with the same pumpkin spice flavors you love. Pumpkin is associated various health benefits, such as boosting skin health and metabolism.
If you have an espresso machine, simply make the number of shots you would like instead of boiling water and using espresso powder.
It’s still possible to enjoy café-style drinks while adhering to your health goals. These drinks are a bit higher in protein, and they may be lower in sugar than drinks you would get at a coffee shop.
Making your drinks at home also allows you to adjust the amount of sugar and flavoring in your drinks. This way, you can make your drinks just the way you like them and save a little money doing so.
