Pumpkin spice lattes and other fall beverages are cozy winter treats, but can make maintaining a healthy diet difficult. One cup of Starbucks’ PSLs may contain hundreds of calories and sugar – potentially offsetting any nutritional goals and contributing to weight gain.

As much as PSL contains extra sugar, it doesn’t offer much in terms of protein or fiber – two essential elements to health and well-being. Therefore, cutting back can be beneficial. But there are ways you can make this seasonal drink healthier to meet your lifestyle and dietary needs.

As part of creating a healthier pumpkin spice latte, start by exchanging out the syrup for plant-based sweeteners with lower glycemic index values that won’t spike blood sugar as dramatically – options like maple syrup, honey and stevia make excellent alternatives.

Make the switch to healthier milk options such as skim, 2%, or soy for maximum protein intake in one 16oz cup; alternative options such as oat or almond can provide approximately 1.5 grams per serving.

Finally, when ordering your PSL syrup this season from Starbucks, ask your barista to use only two or three pumps as each pump contains approximately 165 calories; that is more than half the daily recommended intake for women! For optimal health and weight management when craving one of their famous beverages this holiday season.

If you’re searching for a healthier way to enjoy a PSL this fall, this recipe might just be what you need! Simple to make at home and customizable according to your own milk, sweetener and spice preferences – it couldn’t be simpler!

This homemade PSL will bring all of the cozy goodness of Starbucks PSLs without the added sugar or fat content. Plus, you can control what ingredients go in to creating this delightful beverage and get all of its benefits (such as vitamins A and C as well as potassium!) along with spices that make this beverage so delectable!

As you enjoy a Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), keep these tips in mind to achieve both taste and your health goals. By making small adjustments you can still satisfy that pumpkin spice craving without jeopardizing your health goals! Additionally, check out all the other great healthy recipes and food hacks we have here at Healthy Recipes and Food Hacks!