Steamer (Steamed Flavored Milk)

I used to get these at a local coffee shop all of the time. The warm creaminess is satisfying deep down, like hot cocoa. I prefer Almond Syrup in mine, but there are tons of different syrups on the market (like Torani or your local coffee shop). They can be found at most larger stores (Meijer, Kroger, Walk-Mart) in the coffee aisle. I prefer ones that are NOT sugar free, I'm not into fake sugar. There are only 35 calories per tablespoon of the syrup making it one of those things that you can indulge in frequently.

1tbs Flavored Syrup (like Almond)

8oz Skim Milk

Combine the milk and syrup and then heat (I just nuke it) and enjoy. You can also sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, or cocoa powder, etc.

Serves 1

Nutrition

Cals: 121

Fat: 0

Carbs: 22

Protein: 8

Orange Fresher

Makes 4 servings
about 3/4 C each
70 Calories

1 1/3 C Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
1 C White Grape Juice
1 C Diet 7-Up
Ice

Mix juices together in a small pitcher. When ready to serve, add soda and stir gently. Pour even amounts over ice into each of four glasses. Serve immediately.

This recipe is from Nancy S. Hughes's 1200-Calorie-a-Day-Menu Cookbook

Heather's notes:
I used Simply Orange Juice, I'm not about to squeeze juice, though I'm sure it taste even better. This is a sipping juice, so 3/4 C is really enough. It reminds me of a Shower type punch and was super delicious. I think it would be fun served over frozen Strawberries instead of ice. I started with all chilled liquids so the ice wouldn't melt and water it down. I also think this would be even better in a nice wine glass.

Juice Spritzer

equal parts of White Grape Juice and Club Soda

frozen berries

Pour equal amounts of juice and soda into a glass or pitcher and use the frozen berries as ice. Everyone I know who has tried this loves it. We even served it at my SIL's bridal shower last summer and ran out!! My brother is using it in his wedding as an alcohol free alternative. It's very bubbly, like sparkling juice. Club Soda is calorie free, so you actually only get half as many calories from the juice as you would with an undiluted serving. Like and bubbly, the bubbles don't last overnight. You can buy individual bottles of soda and juice, but the cost is a lot higher. A bottle of soda is like a buck, and juice lasts a while in the fridge. Anyhow, this is also a nice alternative to soda. I drank a lot of this while pregnant with my daughter too. I got the benefit of the juice, and the feeling of bubbly. I like frozen strawberries the best. Whole ones. They stay frozen longer. I also start with chilled liquids. Try it, trust me...you'll love it!

This came out of a diet book years ago that my Step mother owns. I do not know the title of the book or the recipe, or who's it is. Sorry.