The 10 Calorie Starbucks Frappucino

Hey y'all! So for me, summer means heat, which means the inevitable craving for a cold drink. Since I'm not a huge iced coffee drinker, I gravitate towards frappucinos. They're delicious, but they can run upwards of 450 calories and $4, which can add up to a lot! After seeing a deliciously frothy-looking 10-calorie drink on Instagram (@pbeechie), I was inspired to do a little experimenting of my own, and I've come up with what I think is the perfect Starbucks drink. It's a little lighter calorie and money wise, which is always a win!

Okay, so this comes out a little differently each time (which accounts for the color difference in the pictures), but it's delicious!

• Venti cup, filled 3/4 of the way with ice and water
• double blended with
• 1 pump espresso (this is up to you, but I can't take too much coffee)
• 2 pumps sugar-free caramel syrup
• 2 pumps sugar-free vanilla syrup

Your barista might hate you, but it shouldn't be too bad if you write it down on your phone and show it to them (yes I did this oops), and it comes out to $2.00-2.50!

Let me know if you try this, because it's bomb! :)

xo, Hima

How to Starbucks

I know what you're probably thinking. 

How to Starbucks? What does she even mean?

or something more along the lines of 

HA please. I am the Starbucks queen. Hima is a mere peasant. 

I've come to tell you a secret that will change your life. 

We all know that Starbucks between the beginning of November and the end of January is the best time ever. I mean, it's the return of the red cups!

pair it with a good book like Divergent, and you're golden!

Also, we all know that Skinny Peppermint Mochas are where it's at, right? More of a Gingerbread Latte person? Or the straight "I need my coffee just give it to me?"

Me? SPM. (I don't know if that's a thing, but PSL is, so SPM is now too!)

Red cups are great, but I've just discovered the secret to an amazing Starbucks experience. Ask for your drink "for here." 

Happiness will ensue. 

(Yes I know it's a terrible photo, but it's the best I've got. Thanks Sneha!)

Good god, that looks amazing. 

Moral of the story: Always ask for your drink "for here." Let me know how that works out for you!

Also, there's a super cool swapporunity going on that all you bloggers should sign up for!

Basically, you get to switch blogs with someone for a day, gaining more exposure for yourself, and making new blog friends. 

What's not to like, right? Go sign up here!

Happy Wednesday y'all. We're halfway there. 

xo, Hima