Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Serves 4

3 cup (750 ml) milk
½ cup (125 ml) VE Indulgence Hot Chocolate
1 tsp (5 ml) VE Peppermint Extract
½ cup (125 ml) mini marshmallows
VE Mexicoco Coffee Topper, to taste

1. Heat milk in a small multi pot over medium heat, stirring regularly.
2. When milk is almost boiling, point remove from heat and stir in VE Indulgence Hot Chocolate. Once chocolate is fully incorporated, add VE Peppermint Extract.
3. Portion VE Indulgence Hot Chocolate into four mugs, top with mini marshmallows and a sprinkling of VE Mexicoco Coffee Topper.

Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 6 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrates 36 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 21 g), Protein 8 g.

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Mulled Cranapple Juice with Crystallized Ginger
Serves 8

This is a heart-warming (and hand warming!) beverage for cooler weather. It has a wonderful aroma and a beautiful color.

3 cups apple juice
3 cups cranberry juice
2 tbsp diced VE Crystallized Ginger
¼ cup honey (for sweeten to taste)
¼ cup VE Mulling Spices

1. Place all ingredients in multi pot.
2. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Serve immediately in heated mugs.

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Pumpkin Smoothie
Serves 2

1/2 cup (125 ml) canned pumpkin
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2 tsp (10 ml) orange juice concentrate
1 tsp (5 ml) VE Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 tsp (10 ml) brown sugar
6 - 8 ice cubes

1. Place all ingredients into blender and puree until smooth.
2. Serve in tall glasses and garnish with a VE Cinnamon Stick.

Per serving: Calories 120, Fat 3 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 5 g.

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