Low Cal Iced Coffee with Milk Cafe Au Lait
Cool off and fuel your day with this refreshing Low Cal Iced Coffee with Milk Café au Lait, a guilt-free indulgence that’s full of flavor and low on calories. This delightful beverage combines the bold richness of strong brewed coffee or espresso with the creaminess of low-fat milk, offering a lighter take on the classic café au lait. Sweetened with your favorite low-calorie sweetener and infused with a hint of vanilla, it’s a perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an optional aromatic twist, this easy, 5-minute recipe is ideal for busy mornings or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it over plenty of ice for a crisp, energizing treat that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts looking for a low-calorie drink option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Brewed coffee (strong or espresso)
- 120 ml Low-fat milk (1% or skim)
- 8 pieces Ice cubes
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Low-calorie sweetener (e.g., stevia or monk fruit)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Brew 240 ml of strong coffee or espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature. For quicker cooling, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
In a tall glass, fill it with 8 ice cubes until around 3/4 full.
Pour the cooled coffee over the ice cubes slowly to prevent splashing.
Add 120 ml of low-fat milk to the coffee. Stir gently to combine.
Mix in 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of low-calorie sweetener. Adjust the sweetness level to your taste.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch (around 0.25 teaspoons) of ground cinnamon on top for added flavor.
Serve immediately with a straw or long spoon and enjoy your low-cal iced coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
