10 Festive Coffee Drinks To Make At Home

These days, it seems that Americans have more choices for a holiday tradition than ever before. Latte, eggnog, peppermint bark, frappuccino, and more — the list goes on and on!

But if you’re looking for a new tradition to celebrate with friends and family this season, why not try one of these 10 festive coffee drinks?

#1 Eggnog Latte

Eggnog is one of those things that helps coziness. It always fills the house with this nice, warm aroma when you’re cooking it, or when you’re just sitting around drinking it. Of course, some places try to compete with Starbucks with their own store-bought eggnog.

The Starbucks drink has 380 calories, but if you would rather not decrease your health by drinking a meal there are other ways to achieve that. This homemade version may only have 250 calories and tastes just as good, so enjoy!

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#2 Caramel Brulee Latte

Each 32-ounce Starbucks Iced Frappuccino contains a whopping 620mg of sodium and 170g of carbohydrates. Even more surprising, it only has 140 calories!

For those that are trying to watch their weight or just aren’t into heavily sugared coffee drinks, homemade versions provide you with the same delicious taste without all the unnecessary extras.

This recipe starts with caramel syrup, vanilla, milk (heavy cream is best if you’re trying to cut down on fat and calories), coffee ice cubes made from your favorite brew, and just a sprinkling of brown sugar.

If you want a less sweet version of this drink, omit the brown sugar or substitute it with regular granulated sugar.

#3 Gingerbread Latte

The Christmas months are such a magical time of year. It wouldn’t be Christmassy if you couldn’t find any gingerbread houses, with all their watery icing, candy canes, pretzels, and gumdrops.

That’s why we recommend taking some time to create your own! The Starbucks gingerbread latte is a bit calorific but loading up on the whipped cream can help remedy that.

Try this version at home instead – it uses fresh ground ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and real blackstrap molasses – for a festive, chemical-free holiday drink.

#4 Hazelnut Macchiato

Basically, this is a liquid chocolate truffle wrapped and imbued with the aroma of hazelnut coffee, chocolate syrup, and sugar-free vanilla syrup. This seasonal beverage is the right treat for anyone who wants to experience an indulgent holiday beverage without any of the guilt!

With just 75 calories per serving along with 7 grams of fat and 23 grams of sugar, this drink is one that’s certainly worth your time to try!

#5 Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

It’s caramel-colored, it’s sweet, and you can even find it in your coffee, so we don’t really have to tell you what we’re talking about now, do we? Salted caramel, like the good stuff that’s served with all those tasty desserts (stuffing) or just a simple cup of black coffee without sugar.

Although many would want to consume this on a daily basis. We don’t want to add sugar here but we’re going to reveal to you a little secret ingredient. (Hint: Start cutting back on sugars and artificial ingredients.)

#6 Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Adding cinnamon to coffee is a tasty, healthy way to add sweetness without reaching for the sugar shaker. A lot of coffee shops will use this as a garnish on their lattes and other coffee beverages- but nowhere nearly enough people are aware that adding it into your coffee not only tastes great but can actually improve overall health or at least make you healthier!

Unfortunately, Starbucks did not realize the health benefits of cinnamon – they developed a sweet n spicy latte with 230 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 29 grams of sugar (holy cavities!).

Instead, make your own made-from-scratch cinnamon syrup in the kitchen to control how much sugar goes into each cup. This recipe may be a little time-consuming because it involves making cinnamon-sugar syrup from scratch but hey … we can justify spending time for something like this so why not?

Let’s be honest – we know that once you make this at home you’ll find some other uses for it.

#7 White Chocolate Mocha Latte

A white holiday, unsullied by the worry of snow, is not out of reach, thanks to Starbucks. The coffee giant has been hard at work creating a seasonal drink fit for the most fervent Christmas devotee: a White Chocolate Latte.

Though this beverage shares the same characteristics as its regular caffeinated counterpart (44 grams of sugar and 330 calories) it has much more sugar than any other latte on offer (330 calories and 12 grams of fat), as well as is available all year round.

This drink, however delicious it may be for a sweet treat after dinner, probably isn’t best served alongside lunch or breakfast but instead should be used to finish off dinner or start an evening meal.

#8 Peppermint Mocha Latte

Do you know what a peppermint patty has in common with a coffee drink? The yummy flavor of chocolate and coffee blend into one, just the way they do when it comes to this holiday-flavored drink recipe.

If you love Starbucks Peppermint Mocha but don’t love all that junk it packs on the hips (The original version contains 280 calories, 9 grams of fat, and 40 grams of sugar!), then you’ll kick yourself for not having discovered this healthier homemade version sooner!

#9 Pumpkin Spice Latte

The PSL will always be associated with the start of autumn in America, but as much as it comes to mind because of its association with pumpkin spice and fall flavors, it’s a drink that can be enjoyed into late October and early November.

Although some may desire to only have this favorite drink during the cold winter months, others see no problem in having their cup of cheer year-round. However it’s made, there are always ways to make the experience better (and healthier).

With fewer calories coming in at 270, this homemade recipe packs half the sugar amount and more than 35 percent more protein than Starbuck’s largest cup option – so you’re promoting nutritional health by ordering one from your local coffee shop instead!

We’ve packed fresh ground cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice and if you choose to add whipped cream, a dollop is an about 87% lower fat than what you’d get from adding the full-fat cream suggested at the chain store.

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#10 Peppermint Hot Chocolate

We’ve all heard of peppermint latte. It’s one of the most popular drinks at Starbucks during the holiday season and who doesn’t love to indulge in something sweet with chocolate?!

While there is no denying the refreshing effect of mint with a hint of chocolate, we must admit it’s a bit high-calorie for our liking. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy this treat!

Next time you want to make your own peppermint latte (well, not at Starbucks), try these few steps instead: mix together some milk, peppermint extract, cocoa powder, and honey instead of using syrups and shave a little dark chocolate on top; and there you have it – a visually similar treat without all the extra ingredients that are just stuffed full of calories but leave you feeling extra empty afterward!

What Are Your Favorite Types Of Coffee Drinks To Make?

With the many different types of festival coffee drinks available, it’s no wonder so many people enjoy having a variety of options to choose from when it comes to making their morning cup of coffee. The options available to you are almost endless, from simple Americanos to lattes and frappuccinos.

We’re curious to know – what are some of your favorite types of caffeine drinks to make?

We’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this, so please share them with us in the comment section below! and tell us why you love them so much!