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Showing posts with label Drinks Recipes. Show all posts

Mango Lassi

on Thursday, February 4, 2010


Prep time: 10 minutes | Serves: 4 (3/4-cup)

Details:

A frothy and refreshing yogurt drink, lassi hails from India, where it is often made with fruits such as mangos or strawberries. Try it as a satisfying morning or afternoon snack. A pinch of ground cardamon adds a uniquely sweet and pungent flavor. (Phase 2)

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium mango, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chilled water
  • 1 tablespoon granular sugar substitute
  • Pinch ground cardamom (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Nutritional Information:

80 calories
1 g fat (0.5 g sat)
15 g carbohydrate
4 g protein
0 g fiber
50 mg sodium

Directions:


  1. In a blender, combine mangos or strawberries, yogurt, water, sugar substitute, and cardamom, if using; purée until smooth. Fill 4 (8-ounce) glasses with ice cubes. Pour Mango Lassi over ice and serve.

Iced Vanilla Coffee Milk

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 (1-cup)

Details:

Whipped topping turns this coffee milk into a satisfying, rich-tasting dessert. The cinnamon stick stirrer adds a light spiced flavor. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, if you like. (Phase 1)

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups strongly brewed decaffeinated coffee, chilled
  • 1 cup fat-free or 1% milk
  • 2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute
  • Ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup fat-free or light whipped topping
  • Pinch ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
  • 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

Nutritional Information:

50 calories
0 g fat (0 g sat)
6 g carbohydrate
2 g protein
0 g fiber
45 mg sodium

Directions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine coffee, milk, vanilla, and sugar substitute; stir well. Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour coffee mixture over ice. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the whipped topping into each glass.
  2. Stir gently so that some topping mixes with coffee and some remains at the top of the glass. Garnish each with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick, if using.