A skinny coffee drink, or a skinny latte, is a type of espresso beverage, just like a cappuccino and regular latte. It mainly stems from health considerations and vegan preferences of coffee consumers, who don\u2019t fancy the high-calorie content and use of dairy products in regular lattes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skinny latte is a low-calorie version of a regular latte. Skinny latte is made using low-fat or skimmed milk and non-sugar syrups. It\u2019s these ingredients that contribute to its relatively lower calorie content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skinny latte uses a double shot of espresso as the base. This makes it stronger than most espresso-based beverages, typically made using two espresso shots. Due to the double espresso shot, a skinny latte contains more coffee than milk, as compared to a cappuccino, where milk, coffee, and foam are mixed in a 1:1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Use fine-grind coffee for skinny lattes and other espresso-based drinks. Fine-grind coffee doesn\u2019t have any bitterness, unlike coarse-grind coffee, which is sour and acidic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Skinny lattes are typically sweetened using non-sugar syrups for health aspects. Examples of high-quality, sugar-free syrups include Torani Sugar-free Hazelnut Syrup<\/a>, Starbucks\u2019 Naturally-flavored Vanilla Syrup<\/a>, and ChocZero\u2019s Maple Syrup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health-wise, a skinny latte is a better drink than most other espresso-based drinks. It has a lower calorie content than a typical cappuccino, standard latte, Spanish latte, or caramel macchiato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, a regular latte can have well above 100 calories due to whole milk and sugary syrups. By contrast, a typical skinny latte contains about 80 calories due to skimmed or 2% fat milk and sugar-free syrups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also make a skinny latte using plant-based milk if you don\u2019t prefer the full-bodied texture of whole milk used in regular lattes. Plant-based milk such as almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk give skinny lattes a unique flavor. Oat milk, for instance, has a delightfully earthy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skinny lattes are usually topped off using just a little foam. Thus, you don\u2019t have to spend much time frothing your milk. If anything, plant-based milk needs to be aerated for longer to produce a substantial amount of foam, which would be a tiring process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make a skinny latte, you need to make a single or double shot of espresso before adding steamed milk and milk froth to top it off. You can then add a sweetener or syrup to boost the taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n i.\u00a0A single\/double shot of espresso (made using dark-roast, finely ground coffee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii.\u00a0Steamed low-fat milk\/steamed plant-based milk\/steamed skimmed milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.\u00a0Milk froth\/foam<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv.\u00a0Non-sugar syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0There are many ways to make espresso shots. But the most authentic espresso is that which is made using a real espresso machine that extracts coffee at high pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll find it easy to make quality skinny lattes if you have a real espresso maker, such as a Nespresso Espresso Machine. Follow the steps outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n i.\u00a0First, fill the water tank and return it to the position. Then, turn on the espresso machine to start heating the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii.\u00a0Fill the portafilter with finely ground coffee. If you need a double shot, ensure you use a portafilter basket that\u2019s large enough to hold as much coffee. Then using a tamper, tamp down the coffee till it is compact and level with the top of the portafilter. Put the portafilter back in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.\u00a0Press the brew button to start brewing your shot of espresso. The machine will push water through the coffee grinds at high pressure and let out espresso with excellent color and crema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv.\u00a0Next, prep the steam wand to clear out any water in it that\u2019s caused by condensation. Turn on the steam wand and rotate the steam dial until there\u2019s no more water and only steam is coming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n v.\u00a0Insert the steam wand into a jar of cold milk and turn on the steam dial. The wand will automatically start steaming and frothing the milk and will go silent once done. At this point, turn off the steam dial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n vi.\u00a0Finally, add the steamed milk and froth to the espresso shot(s) that you\u2019d made earlier, and you have your skinny latte. You can also add a sugar-free syrup for added sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n i.\u00a0Extract, empty, and fill the water reservoir with fresh water before returning it into its compartment and turning on the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii.\u00a0As the water heats up, open the brew head and insert your favorite flavor of dark roast coffee pod or K-Cup (depending on which type your machine accepts). Close the brew head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.\u00a0Select the smallest cup size available and click the \u2018Strong\u2019 button if available. Then, click the \u2018brew\u2019 button to start brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv.\u00a0As the espresso is brewed, low-fat steam milk is separately in a pan placed on a stovetop or inside the microwave. Once done, transfer the milk into a large cup, insert a handheld milk frother inside the cup, and turn it on to make froth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n v.\u00a0Finally, pour the espresso shot into the cup containing steamed milk and milk froth to make your cup of skinny latte. Add non-sugar syrup for improved taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: Drip coffee machines don\u2019t exactly make real espresso as it doesn\u2019t use steam pressure to extract the coffee. Instead, the slow brewing process makes the coffee have a strong taste akin to espresso.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some single-serve coffee machines such as the Keurig K-Caf\u00e9 and Keurig K-Latte also incorporate a shot option to allow users to make espresso-type drinks like skinny lattes on top of regular coffee. These machines also include a milk frother compartment. To make a skinny latte using these types of coffee makers, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n i.\u00a0With water inside the tank, turn on the machine, and as the water heats, open the brew head and insert a dark roast coffee pod or K-Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii.\u00a0Place a small mug under the spout to collect the espresso shot that will be dispensed. Then, close the brew head and click on the \u2018Latte\/Caf\u00e9\u2019 button. This will instruct the brewer to create a concentrated shot of espresso instead of a regular coffee brew. Finally, click on the start button to start brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.\u00a0As the espresso brews, remove the milk frother, add low-fat milk, close it with the lid and return it to its compartment. Press on the \u2018steam\u2019 button to start steaming the milk. These frothers typically feature a whisker that spins to create froth at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv.\u00a0Finally, pour the steamed milk into a cup and add the shot of espresso to make your skinny latte. Add a sugar-free syrup for added flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A skinny latte has fewer calories than many other types of espresso drinks, including cappuccino, regular latte, and caramel macchiato. This can be attributed to the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n i. The use of low-fat\/skimmed milk instead of whole milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii. Contains less milk and more coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.\u00a0Typically includes non-sugar syrups for reduced sugar calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv. Has less milk froth<\/p>\n\n\n\n A skinny coffee drink, or a skinny latte, is a type of espresso beverage, just like a cappuccino and regular latte. It mainly stems from health considerations and vegan preferences of coffee consumers, who don\u2019t fancy the high-calorie content and use of dairy products in regular lattes. What does skinny latte drink mean? 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How to make a skinny latte? + Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to make a skinny latte using an espresso machine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0How to make a skinny latte using a single-serve drip coffee maker<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to make a skinny latte using a single-serve coffee machine with a shot option?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Does a skinny latte have less calories?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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