Peppermint Latte from B H and G Heart Healthy Living
Warm up your day with the delightful Peppermint Latte from BHG Heart Healthy Living—a flavorful, heart-smart twist on a coffeehouse favorite! This easy-to-make recipe combines frothy skim milk, robust coffee or espresso, and a hint of refreshing peppermint extract for a cozy yet invigorating treat. Lightly sweetened with your choice of sugar substitute, this latte fits beautifully into a heart-healthy lifestyle while delivering indulgent flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder or crushed peppermint candy for a festive touch that feels like a hug in a mug. Ready in just 10 minutes, this guilt-free, single-serving drink is perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a relaxing moment of self-care.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup skim milk
- 0.5 cup strong coffee or espresso
- 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute or sweetener of choice
- 0.25 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed peppermint candy (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the skim milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
Meanwhile, prepare 1/2 cup of strong coffee or espresso. Set aside.
Once the milk is steaming, remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a milk frother, immersion blender, or whisk to froth the milk until it becomes foamy.
In a large mug, combine the coffee or espresso with the peppermint extract and sugar substitute. Stir well to mix.
Carefully pour the frothed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon. Once the milk is poured, spoon the foam on top.
If desired, garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder or crushed peppermint candy for an extra festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy peppermint latte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
98 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% | |
*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.
