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Guilt-free Gingerbread Latte

With a Tall Starbucks Gingerbread Latte coming in at 260 calories (and you’re not just having a Tall, right?), these festive Feels-Like-Christmas drinks help us pack on the pounds. It’s no wonder, considering what’s in all that flavour syrup.

I’ve experimented and found a lightened up version with no artificial-anything in it. YUM! At only 75 calories, you can definitely fit this one in.

Guilt-free Gingerbread Latte

1-2 shots espresso (to taste) or strong coffee
2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Stir together espresso, maple syrup, and spices in a mug
Heat and froth the almond milk until hot and pour over spicy espresso mixture. Enjoy!

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

I find it oh-so satisfying making my own vinaigrettes from scratch. It’s one of those ways in which I feel like I’m taking an extra little step in nourishing my family, and it’s super easy! Often all you need is a jam jar to shake shake shake.

This recipe requires a blender or food processor, and the result is a tangy-sweet strawberry delight that livens up any salad. I love making it with blueberries (frozen even, if that’s what you have!) too. I had it the other night on a yummy kale salad mix. I’ve been making batch after batch of this with fresh local berries, while I can still get them!

Fresh Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (or blueberries)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
3 Tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt

Blend everything together in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.

Source: slightly adapted from Karma Chow