Home Christmas Your Fave Holiday Drinks Are Loaded with Calories, So Sip These Skinnier Versions Instead by Shahrzad WarkentinNovember 7, 2018 Search more like this holiday seasonapple cidercocoa powderhot cocoalabor daypeppermint oilpeppermintmochapumpkin spicesugarmilkpumpkinegg nogwaistline Advertisement Trending Now Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’ Viral & Trending Viral TikTok Explains Why You Don’t Owe Toxic Parents a Relationship with Your Kids Celeb & Entertainment ‘Bluey’ Season 3 is Coming to Disney+ This Week! Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets News Chrissy Teigen Announces She’s Pregnant Almost 2 Years after Losing Jack Advertisement Worried about packing on the pounds this holiday season? Put down those PSLs you’ve been sipping since Labor Day and check out this list of the most fattening holiday drinks. According to Delish, not all holiday drinks are created equal when it comes to calories. If you’re watching your waistline then you might want to avoid these calorie-packed culprits.But don’t worry—we know there are certain flavors of the season you just can’t resist, so here are our picks for less calorie-packed options for your fave holiday drinks. photo: Jake Buonemani via UnsplashEgg NogOn top of the heavy calorie count this Christmas tradition also packs in 20 to 30 grams of fat. “Are you serious, Clark?!” …That’s a polite pass. Calorie count? You’re looking at 340-435 calories—per cup!What to drink instead: If you still want to enjoy the flavors of the holidays without all the calories, opt for a cider instead. This Homemade Crockpot Apple Cider will leave you feeling festive and cozy with the guilt.Peppermint MochaIf this is your go-to at Starbucks for the holiday season, you might want to rethink your order. A grande peppermint mocha has 18 grams of fat and 68 grams of sugar. What’s the damage? 240–540 calories. Yikes.What to drink instead: Give a regular cup of joe a healthier peppermint punch by adding a few drops of peppermint oil, a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and milk. Using a milk substitute, like soy milk, can add some sweetness.Hot CocoaMarshmallow-topped cocoa is always a fun way to end a day in the snow with the kids, but too many cups and you’ll face more than a sugar rush. Depending on the brand, each cup can pack 170–420 calories.What to drink instead: Bypass the packet mixes, which are loaded with sugar, in favor of making your own mixture. Follow these tips from Health to make a healthier version. Pumpkin Spice LatteEt tu, PSL? While pumpkin is a relatively healthy ingredient, sadly this drink contains none. It’s actually packed with dairy, sugar and spices. One cup could set you back 210–470 calories.What to drink instead: Enjoy your pumpkin fix without all the artificial ingredients with this Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe, thats not only healthier, but will also make your house smell amazing while it’s cooking.—Shahrzad Warkentin RELATED STORIES:Starbucks’ Halloween Frappuccino Is Its Craziest & Tastiest YetStarbucks’ New Italian Espresso Drink Is Delightfully Dark Chocolate-yDo You REALLY Love Your PSL? There’s a Support Group for You Pumpkin-Heads Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this holiday seasonapple cidercocoa powderhot cocoalabor daypeppermint oilpeppermintmochapumpkin spicesugarmilkpumpkinegg nogwaistline Welcome to our Tinybeans family! 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