Drinks

Ingredients:

Blueberries (separate ¼ of blueberries, lightly mash)
Lemons
Seltzer
Lemonade
Bourbon vanilla (use 1 Tablespoon per quart of lemonade)
Crushed ice
Cups

Instructions:

1. In large container, combine lemonade, bourbon vanilla and mashed blueberries only. Stir just until combined.
2. Fill each glass 1/3-1/2 full of crushed ice
3. When ready to serve, in each cup add first the lemonade mixture, then seltzer (about 50/50. More lemonade mixture if a sweeter beverage is desired, more seltzer if less).
4. Garnish with sliced lemons and remaining blueberries!

This refreshing twist on a classic Italian summer beverage includes a little kick from ginger and lemon will be a welcome addition to any hot summer day. Including the skins of the blueberries instead of straining them out skips a time-consuming step (and gives an extra fiber boost!)

Yield: 4 one cup servings

Ingredients:

2 T fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
¼-½ cup sweetener (sugar, honey, etc.)
2½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, thaw frozen blueberries)
2-3 tsp lemon, juiced
1 cup water

Instructions:

1. In food processor, puree ginger and sweetener together. Add blueberries. Puree until mixture is smooth. Add water and lemon juice (add one tsp of lemon juice at a time, tasting between spoonfuls). Adjust lemon and sweetener content to taste. (if desired, reserve lemon peel and a few blueberries for garnish).
2. Pour mixture into a glass baking dish. Freeze.
3. Stir frozen mixture, breaking up large chunks, every 1- 1 ½ hours for about 4 hours(the more frequently you stir, the slushier the end result, the less you stir, the more icy).
4. Spoon frozen mixture into cups, garnish each with a bit of lemon peel and blueberries (if desired). Freeze any remaining mixture, covered tightly, for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 174 | Carbohydrates 31g | Fiber 3g | Sodium 12mg

Spice up your morning routine with cinnamon sticks and cloves. This coffee will not only warm you up in the fall, but make your kitchen smell great too!

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

2 cups water
5 tsp instant ground coffee
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
½ tsp salt
5 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. In a small sauce pan combine water, coffee granules, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
2. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes.
3. Strain out cinnamon stick and cloves.
4. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
5. Serve into mugs.

Nutrition facts:
Calories 46 | Carbohydrates 11g | Fat 0g | Protein 0g | Sodium 1mg | Fiber 0g

This light, refreshing drink uses fresh peaches and limes to make the perfect addition to any Southern-inspired cuisine.

Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

3 cups sparkling water
2 cups orange juice
2 cups peach nectar
1 each fresh peaches, sliced
1 T lime juice

Instructions:

1. Gather all equipment and ingredients.
2. Combine all ingredients in large pitcher and mix well. Serve chilled or over ice.

This warm and cozy beverage is perfect for any chilly evening or when you are feeling under the weather.

Yield: 8½ cup servings

Ingredients:

3 large lemons, chopped into 8 pieces (unpeeled)
4 inches finger, fresh, rough chopped
½ tsp. cinnamon, ground*
½ tsp. cardamom, ground*
¼ cup honey (add more or less to taste)
4 cups water

*If desired, can substitute 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for cinnamon and cardamom

Instructions:

1. Add lemon, ginger, and spices to food processor. Process. Add water. Blend until combined.
2. Pour liquid into a medium saucepan. If a smoother consistency is desired, you can strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove small chunks.
3. Heat liquid on stovetop for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Stir honey into mixture as it heats.
4. Pour into cups to serve. Add additional honey to taste, garnish with additional lemon if desired. Store any leftovers promptly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts (4 oz portion):

Calories 48 | Fat 0g | Added sugar 11g | Protein 0g | Carbohydrates 11g | Sodium 8mg

Struggling with taste changes, or loss of taste? This recipe, with its blend of strong flavors, is designed to help “retrain” these senses. This recipe calls for black-strap molasses, which has a stronger, slightly bitter taste. If desired use the more commonly found, milder molasses, or substitute sweetener of choice.

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups milk (regular or preferred plant milk)
1 large banana, peeled and frozen
1 T nut butter
1 T molasses, blackstrap
1 T flax, ground
½-1 tsp. ginger, fresh, minced (use more if you like stronger ginger flavor)
¼ tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp allspice or cloves, ground

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
2. Serve immediately, refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts: (1/2 recipe made with unsweetened almond milk and peanut butter)

Calories 162 | Fiber 4g | Carbohydrates 18 | Protein 5g

This warming drink is made with strong spices and black tea leaves. Enjoyed by millions in India and now popular all over the world.

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
3 each green cardamom pods, cracked open
3 each cloves, whole
1 each cinnamon stick
1 each ginger, fresh, peeled, ¼ inch thick slice
4 each black peppercorns, whole
2 each black tea bags
1½ cup milk, 2% (can substitute nut milk)
¼ cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)

Instructions:

1. Add water, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and ginger to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil on high for 3 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add tea bags. Stir in milk and sugar and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
3. Turn off heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to catch spices and tea bags. Serve hot.

This delicious beverage can be traced back to ancient Mexico as a refreshing and lightly sweet drink. Use fresh, frozen, or canned fruit like strawberries, kiwi, guava, or even cucumber!

Yield: 4 one cup servings

Ingredients:

8 oranges, peeled
4 cups ice
2 cups pineapple chunks
¼ cup lime juice, fresh
Mint sprigs (garnish)

Instructions:

1. In food processor, blend all ingredients (except mint).
2. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 174 | Carbohydrates 31g | Fiber 3g | Sodium 12mg

Summer is here! Putting cold and refreshing drinks in high demand. Peaches are low in calories and packed with vitamins like vitamin C and a range of Bs. They also contain carotenoids and are a good source of zinc which helps maintain a healthy immune system.

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen peaches (if using fresh, use 2 peaches + ½ cup ice)
½ cup rolled oats (gluten free if necessary)
2 cups unsweetened vanilla soy milk (or your choice of milk)
2 dates, pitted (or can sub 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup)
1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender saving the milk for last. Blend until smooth and serve! (May need to add more milk if you like thinner smoothies).

Nutrition facts (per serving):

Calories 300 | Fat 6g | Carbohydrates 50g | Protein 12g | Sodium 70mg

This pomegranate sparkler with its sweet and bubbly nature is perfect for all festivities and is packed with plenty of cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Yield: 16, 4 oz. servings

Ingredients:

44 oz. 100% pomegranate juice
32 oz. club soda (plain seltzer water)
2 each limes, sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds
As needed: ice

Instructions:

1. Gather all equipment and ingredients.
2. Add juice to a medium stockpot. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until reduced by half (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
3. Pour 1/3 cup juice into each of 8 ice-filled glasses. Top with ½ cup club soda.
4. Garnish with lime slice and a few pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per 4 oz. portion):

Calories 72 | Carbohydrates 31g | Fiber 1g | Potassium 46mg | Folate 5% DV

Enjoy a delicious fall favorite at a fraction of the cost, while avoiding extra syrups, sugars, and additives!

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups skim milk, or alternate milk (soy, almond, etc..)
2 T pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
To taste: honey

Instructions:

1. Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice in a small pot on stovetop and heat till hot (DO NOT BOIL). Stir in vanilla.
   
   MICROWAVE directions: Add milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice to medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave just until the milk is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vanilla.
2. Divide espresso or coffee into two mugs, add milk mixture. Add honey or other sweetener to taste.