Low-Calorie Spiced Tea Mix Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1/4 cup + 2 tb orange flavored drink mix, sugar-free
1/4 cup lemondade flavored-drink mix sugar-, free
3/4 cup iced tea mix, sugar free
1 tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Recipe Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients, stirring until blended. Store mixture in
an airtight container. 2. For each serving, place 1 teaspoon mix in a
cup. Add 1 cup hot water, stirring well. Serve hot. Food Exchange
Per Serving: FREE; CAL: 1; CAR: TR; PRO: TR; FAT: TR; SOD: 1 MG;
Source: All New Cookbook For Diabetics And Their Families. Brought To
You And Yours Via Nancy O'Brion And Her Meal Master Typed for you and
yours via her nieghbor Sophia Robinson; age 12
Servings: 72
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