Hungry Girl Goes... In Search of Mocktails!
Want delicious mixed drinks that are great for people of all ages? Try these amazing mocktail recipes, STAT!
Article By: Lisa Lillien
Fizzy Virgin Sangria
Impress your pals with this phenomenal fruit-filled creation!
Ingredients:
Two 2-serving packets sugar-free raspberry lemonade powdered drink mix (like the kind by Crystal Light)
One 11-oz. can mandarin orange segments packed in juice (not drained)
1 cup mango chunks, fresh or thawed from frozen
1 cup halved strawberries
1 1/2 cups (one 12-oz. can) diet lemon-lime soda
Directions:
In a very tall glass, stir to dissolve powdered drink mix in 2 cups water. Place all fruit in a very large pitcher, including the juice from the orange segments. Add drink mixture and 2 more cups water. Gently stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Just before serving, add soda and stir. Serve with a ladle and make sure to get fruit in each glass!
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Each serving (1/8th of pitcher, about 1 cup) has 37 calories, 0g fat, 8.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 0.5g protein and a PointsPlus® value of 1.
Groovy Piña Colada Smoothie
It's like a tropical vacation in a glass... Mmmm!
Ingredients:
2 tsp. fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer
1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
1/2 cup plain light soymilk
1/3 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
1/3 cup canned crushed pineapple (not drained)
1/8 tsp. coconut extract
1 1/2 cups crushed ice or 8 - 12 ice cubes
Directions:
In a tall glass, combine creamer with sweetener. Add 2 tbsp. hot water, and stir to dissolve. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add all remaining ingredients, and blend at high speed until smooth. Pour and enjoy!
MAKES 1 SERVING
Each serving (entire recipe) has 161 calories, 1g fat, 32g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g protein and a PointsPlus value of 4.
Lemonade Faux-jito Pitcher
Here's a refreshing thirst-quencher that you'll absolutely love! I sure do....
Ingredients:
2 limes, cut into slices
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves (about 1 bunch)
Three 2-serving packets sugar-free lemonade powdered drink mix (like the kind by Crystal Light)
8 cups (64 oz.) club soda
Optional garnish: additional lime slices and mint leaves
Directions:
In a large pitcher, muddle (a.k.a. pulverize) the lime slices and mint leaves. (A long wooden spoon works well.) In a tall glass, combine drink mix with 1 cup club soda. Stir until dissolved. Transfer drink mixture to the pitcher. Add remaining 7 cups club soda, and stir well. Serve over ice!
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Each serving (1/8th of recipe, about 1 cup) has 10 calories, 0g fat, 2g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 0g protein and a PointsPlus value of 0.
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