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How to Make Dalgona Coffee Healthy
Whipped coffee has recently become popular on TikTok and it offers an easy and delicious way to satisfy caffeine needs. But is there a healthy version? Yes! Check out this recipe featuring a lower sugar sweetener and grass-fed milk for an alternative take on this trendy drink.
Dalgona coffee is a foamy coffee beverage originating in South Korea. The drink combines equal parts instant coffee powder and sweetener (originally sugar) before being stirred together with an electric beater before spooned over cold milk for consumption. The name refers to a soft Korean toffee-flavored candy called Dalgona which the foamy drink resembles. After becoming popular after an actor tried it on TV show and posted their experience online, its popularity quickly spread – becoming one of the fastest-trending trends online ever since!
Dalgona coffee has long been popular, though more recently the Dalgona variation has gained prominence worldwide. First made popular on TikTok by a South Korean star, this version of Phenti Hui coffee involves mixing equal parts instant coffee and hot water before whipping to create foam before pouring over milk for consumption.
To create a healthier whipped coffee, replace traditional sugar with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar – both have low calories and have similar glycemic index ratings, though maple syrup contains slightly more fiber. Also try switching out milk for higher-fat alternatives like oat or almond milk to add even more nutrition!
Combine instant coffee, sugar and hot water in a small bowl before whipping with a handheld milk frother or hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Serve your whipped coffee in a tall glass of cold milk garnished with cinnamon for extra flair! Any leftover whipped coffee can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days; just give it a shake prior to use if it begins separating before you enjoy!