Low Calorie Frothy Green Tea Frappuccino

 

So easy and refreshing... and from looking at the calories at Starbucks, who would guess that green tea matcha powder is 0 calories?!

Ingrediants (2 servings):

-Japanese Matcha green tea powder.  Make sure that it is powder, not bags or leaves.  I bought mine from Whole Foods.  I use Matcha stone ground green tea powder from the Republic of Tea.  It is pricey but worth it because it is very high quality.
- 1-2 cups Fat free milk (or any kind of milk if you aren't watching calories)
- Splenda (or sugar if you aren't watching calories)
-Ice (optional, only if you are using a blender which is highly recommended)
** See bottom of the page for variations.

Directions:
-In a blender*, combine ice (depending on the consistency that you want the drink.. a few cubes makes more of a latte consistency, more cubes turns it into a frappuccino), 1-2 (or more) 12 oz cups of fat free milk, 1 tbsp of matcha powder per every cup (12 oz), and as much splenda as you want.
-Blend together until the ice no longer makes noise.
 * If you do not have a blender, you can mix or shake all of the ingredients, minus the ice, in a cup.
-The latte/frappuccino will be delicious and frothy if you put the ingredients in a blender.. just sayin! ;)

Calorie Count:
Fat free milk= 90 calories/ cup * 2 cups= 180 calories
Matcha powder= 0 calories
Ice= 0 calories
Splenda= 0 calories

180 calories for a 24 oz "starbucks" drink that is also GOOD for you?? Awesome! 

** Variations:

-If you are not watching calories, you can put some simple syrup in.  To create simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water.  In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- You can also use Torani sugar free vanilla syrup or honey.