Top Healthy and Hot Drinks in This Winter

You’re looking for a healthy alternative to your favorite hot drinks, there are plenty of options that will keep you toasty this winter without also packing on
the calories, all while helping to ward off colds and flu.

Try any of these top recipes for a healthier version of your wintertime favorites.

1. Almond & Maple Hot Chocolate

 Almond milk and maple syrup, this is sure to be a treat that’s just as sweet as the real deal, but it happens a little healthier

2. Almond Milk

Ginger, almond milk and coconut oil combine for a drink that’s just as comforting as it is cozy. Fight off the cold with this warm drink.

3. Ginger Tea

Spicy ginger tea has a long history of use for stomach aches and nausea. To make it fresh, grate or slice a small piece of peeled ginger root. Pour boiled water over it and leave to brew for around 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can buy teabags in most supermarkets.

4. Coffe

Coffee in moderation is fine, but a large latte made with whole milk can contain nearly 300 calories. If milky coffees are your thing, go for a smaller size and choose a ‘skinny’ version with low-fat milk to cut back on calories and saturated fat. Avoid flavored drinks, such as vanilla or gingerbread lattes, which often contain sugary syrup. Want a little extra flavor? Sprinkle ground cinnamon on your cappuccino for sweetness without the extra calories.

4. Green Tea & Chai

health benefits are often exaggerated, and it does contain caffeine (it’s made from the same plant as black tea). But green tea is still a healthier alternative to drinks that are high in sugar and fat. Matcha lattes meanwhile, made from powdered green tea and milk, often contain hidden sugar. Make your own latte with hot low-fat milk whisked with pure matcha powder. Add low-calorie sweetener, if needed.

Chai is a tea made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices. It’s widely available as loose tea or teabags. Chai is a perfect low-calorie option for winter – but watch out for coffee shop chai lattes – some high street versions contain nearly 30g of sugar. To make a healthy version, add boiling water to a chai teabag and top up with warm low-fat milk to keep the saturated fat down.

5. Hot Lemon Tea

 Lemon juice into a mug, add an extra slice of lemon and top up with boiling water. Hot water and lemon make a good alternative to sugar-laden drinks such as lemonade, but try to have it with a meal as the acids in lemon juice can be damaging to teeth.