Hot Beverages

As the temperature dips and the nights grow chilly, there’s no better feeling than wrapping your hands around a mug of something hot and feeling the steam rise to warm your cheeks. Whether served after skating, caroling, or an evening of entertaining, a hot beverage is a perfect winter treat. Here are a few ideas that will help you keep the tradition of classic holiday beverages without breaking your calorie bank.

Classic Cocoa

Instant satisfaction: Try our ShopRite Fat Free Instant Hot Cocoa
Homemade classic: Cocoa made from scratch always warms the heart on a cold night. Lighten up homemade recipes by using ShopRite Fat Free Plus milk. It’s creamy and delicious, without the fat.

Variations

Spiced Cocoa: 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Serve with cinnamon stick, if desired.
Maple Cocoa: 1/2 teaspoon maple extract.
Mint Cocoa: 1/2 teaspoon mint extract. Serve with peppermint candy stick, if desired.

Egg Nog

A holiday classic, but heavy on the calories and fat. Here is how you can lighten it up.

Instant Gratification: Check your ShopRite dairy department for “light” versions of this delicious holiday beverage, such as Silk Soymilk – Nog. But act fast since these flavors are usually seasonal. Or simply make your own.
Homemade classic: Make-over traditional eggnog recipes by substituting ShopRite Fat Free Plus milk in place of whole milk or cream and use ShopRite Great Eggscape egg product to replace whole eggs.

Cappuccinos and Lattes

Instant Gratification: Pick up instant cappuccino mixes, such as Café Bustelo and prepare with ShopRite Fat Free Plus milk. At the coffee shop, order your milk-based coffee drinks to be prepared with non-fat milk. To reduce calories even more, add flavor to your beverages by using cinnamon, nutmeg or a sugar free substitute instead of sugar.
Homemade classic: Start with espresso, then steam non-fat milk instead of whole or 2% milk which contain more fat and calories. For flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract or sugar-free coffee syrup to the milk before you steam.

Enjoy!