Delightful Drinks

Refreshing drinks made with Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener ---

Strawberry-Orange Smash

2-1/2 cups frozen, unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup Splenda® Granular
1 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender.  Mix on low speed 15 to 20 seconds.  Remove lid.  Stir well.  Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.  Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.  (Makes 4 (8-ounce) servings.)

Per serving:  100 calories, 4g protein, 21g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 2g dietary fiber, 14g sugars.  Diet Exchanges:  1-1/2 fruit.

Lemonade

1 slices lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 packets Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup club soda
3/4 cup ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves, washed

Mash lemon slices, lemon juice and contents of Splenda® Packets with fork or spoon in tall glass.  Add club soda and ice cubes; garnish with mint leaves and serve.  (Makes 1 8-ounce serving.)

Per serving:  20 calories, 0g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars.  Diet Exchanges:  Free.

Iced Mocha Latte

2/3 cup Splenda® Granular
2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 cups boiling water
2 cups fat-free half and half, divided
Optional Garnish:  frozen whipped topping, chocolate curls

Combine Splenda® Granular, cocoa and coffee in a small bowl.  Gradually whisk in boiling water, whisking until blended.  Stir in 1 cup half and half.  Pour mixture into ice cube trays.  Freeze 8 hours.  Pour remaining 1 cup half and half in blender.  Gradually add frozen mocha cubes, blending until smooth.  Serve immediately.  Garnish, if desired.  (Makes 4 8-ounce servings.)

Per serving:  100 calories, 5g protein, 18g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, <1g dietary fiber, 8g sugars.  Diet Exchanges:  1 Starch.