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Warm Up with Holiday Drinks

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Deb Hart

Hot Cocoa
1 cup skim milk
1 pkt no-added-sugar hot chocolate mix

Heat milk. Stir in no-added-sugar hot
chocolate mix.

Hot Cider
1 cup water, heated
1 pkg Alpine Spiced Cider mix

Stir mix into hot water and enjoy. Optional, stir with a cinnamon stick.

Peppermint Mocha Coffee
¼ cup espresso or strong coffee (can use decaf)
2 tsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup
¼ cup milk
¼ cup Sugar Free Peppermint Mocha Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer

COMBINE espresso and sugar-free chocolate syrup in coffee mug. Steam
milk and Coffee-mate together using espresso machine or microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute or until very hot. Pour over espresso.

Amaretto Tea
1 oz DaVinci Gourmet Amaretto Sugar Free Syrup
brewed black tea

Combine ingredients in a 12 oz cup. Mix well.

Holiday Au Lait
2 cups hot brewed coffee (can use decaf)
2 cups milk, heated
3/4 cup Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks (optional)

COMBINE coffee, milk, Coffee-mate, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg in large container. Serve with cinnamon sticks. Makes 6 servings.

Skinny Protein Latte
3/4 cup 1% milk, steamed or piping hot
2 tablespoons Sugar Free NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer—flavor of your choice
2 (2-ounce) shots espresso or strong coffee (can use decaf)
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored protein powder
1 packet sweetener of your choice (optional)

Pour milk into large mug; stir in Coffee-mate, espresso, protein powder and sweetener.

Almond Cappuccino
1/2 oz DaVinci Almond Sugar Free Syrup
2 oz espresso or strong coffee (can use decaf)
½ cup foamed milk

Combine ingredients in a 6 oz cup. Mix well.

Sugar-Free Irish Cream Cappuccino
1/2 oz DaVinci Irish Cream Sugar Free Syrup
2 oz espresso or strong coffee (can use decaf)
½ cup foamed milk

Combine ingredients in a 6 oz cup. Mix well.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Steamer
1/2 oz DaVinci Hazelnut Sugar Free Syrup (Untoasted)
1/2 oz DaVinci Chocolate Sugar Free Syrup
1 cup steamed milk

Combine ingredients in a 12 oz cup. Mix well.

Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
2 oz espresso or strong coffee (can use decaf)
3/4 cup milk, skim
15 drops (or to taste) liquid Stevia
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend on high until well mixed. Place in mug and heat in microwave until desired temperature. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg.

Warm Up with Holiday Drinks

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Deb Hart

Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.

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