Skinny Pineapple Peach Daiquiri

A refreshing drink made with real fruit, this Skinny Pineapple Peach Daiquiri clocks in at about 100 calories.  Feel free to unwind, relax, and enjoy!

Ingredients

½ cup fresh peaches, diced
1 shot (1.5 fl. oz) white rum
10-12 drops Pineapple Peach Dreamy Drops, available here
1 shot (1.5 fl. oz) lime juice
Ice, to your liking

Directions

1.  Blend the peaches and ice.
2.  Pour in the shot of rum, and top it off with lime juice.
3.  Stir and enjoy.

Adapted from: http://kennesaw.patch.com/groups/house-and-home/p/summer-drink-recipe-skinny-strawberry-daiquiri_16e8bf81

Diabetic-Friendly, 91-Calorie Black Cherry Mousse

 

Chocolate and cherries pair perfectly in this awesomely low-cal dessert!

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin 
1 cup cold water 
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 
6 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate syrup 
15-20 drops Black Cherry Dreamy Drops, available here
2 3/4 cups  frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided


Directions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat; cool.

2. Add cocoa, chocolate syrup, and Black Cherry Dreamy Drops to gelatin mixture, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spoon evenly into 6 individual dessert dishes. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.

3. Spoon into individual dessert bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped topping.


Recipe adapted from:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-mousse-10000001732858/

Fresh, 5-Calorie Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade

 

There is nothing better than an ice cold glass of fresh lemonade on a hot summer day.  Well, maybe, except for a strawberry-kiwi lemonade...  :-)

Yield: 2 servings


Ingredients

1 3/4 cup chilled water
4 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice, about 1 large lemon
4 packets Truvia natural sweetener
10-12 drops Strawberry Kiwi Dreamy Drops, available here


Directions

1.  Combine ingredients, and stir to dissolve.
2.  Serve over ice.



Recipe adapted from: http://truvia.com/recipes/fresh-squeezed-lemonade

Cinnamon Bun Protein Cake

 

 

Looking for a protein-packed snack that only tastes indulgent?  We've got you covered!

Ingredients

6 packs stevia
3 scoops Visalus shake mix {or Vanilla Protein Powder = 3.5 tbsp}
1.5 cup ground oats
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
25-30 drops Cinnamon Roll Dreamy Drops, available here
2 eggs
1 cup almond milk
3 tbsp plain greek yogurt
2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp powdered stevia (for dusting on top)


Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
2.  In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, and whisk until well-combined.
3.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.


Adapted from: http://www.iheartwellness.com/?p=7479

Low-Calorie Strawberry-Kiwi Fluff Dessert

 

 

Fresh, summer strawberries make this light & airy dessert extra bright and delicious!

Ingredients

3 oz. strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups ice cubes
1 cup sour cream (can use light sour cream to cut more calories)
25-30 drops Strawberry-Kiwi Dreamy Drops, available here
1 cup strawberries, sliced
6 whole strawberries, for garnish


Directions

1.  Mix gelatin and boiling water in 4-cup glass measuring cup; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.  Add enough ice cubes, stirring until ice melts, so mixture equals 2 cups.  Put any remaining ice back in freezer.

2.  Place gelatin mixture, sour cream, Strawberry-Kiwi Dreamy Drops, and sliced strawberries into blender. Process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

3.  Pour into 6 stemmed glasses, dividing equally.  Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, about 3 to 4 hours. Garnish each with fanned whole strawberry.  Makes 6 servings.


Recipe adapted from:  http://www.recipe.com/strawberry-fluff/

Frozen Almond Caramel Bananas

 

A light and cool dessert that isn't overly sweet?  These frozen bananas will surely fit the bill!

Ingredients

2 bananas
1 single-serving container Greek yogurt
8-10 drops Caramel Candy Dreamy Drops, available here
1/2 cup crushed almonds
2 popsicle sticks


Directions

1.  Line a tray with parchment paper.
2.  Mix together the Greek yogurt and Caramel Candy Dreamy Drops.
3.  Peel the bananas.
4.  Cut off an end off from each banana, then insert the popsicle sticks.
5.  Coat the bananas in Greek yogurt and almonds.
6.  Lay the bananas on the parchment paper and freeze for 45-55 minutes. The bananas will be creamy and firm, but not completely frozen.

Recipe adapted from:  http://under400.tumblr.com/post/14170730609/eattonguyen-who-needs-ice-cream-when-you-can

Chocolate Caramel Pudding Shake

 

This creamy, dreamy pudding shake is made with almond milk, making it the ultimate guilt-free treat!

 

Yield: 4 servings

 

 

Ingredients
3 cups almond milk
1 package (4-serving size) Chocolate Sugar-Free Jell-o Pudding Mix
25-30 drops Caramel Candy Dreamy Drops, available here
 

 

Directions

1.  Place ingredients in large pitcher with tight-fitting lid; cover.
2.  Shake vigorously 1 minute or until well blended.
3.  Pour into 4 glasses. Serve immediately. (Mixture thickens as it stands. Thin with additional milk, if desired.)

 

 

Recipe adapted from: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-jell-o-pudding-milk-shake-50880.aspx