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Girl about Town: Hot Drinks for Cold Days
I am not overweight. I’ve really never had a weight problem, but since I’ve worked for HMR, I’ve lost a little weight and have become more fit. I do my best to eat right and exercise (sometimes I do better at this and other times, not so great). The point is that I practice balance in my life by eating healthy most of the time and looking for opportunities to exercise when I can, because I know there will be those times when the scales are tipped the other way.
One of the ways I balance calories is by using HMR Shakes as a meal “replacement.” All summer long, when it’s too hot to cook or I just want something cold and refreshing, I’ll happily blend up a fruit smoothie or make a shake with a no-calorie add-in (like DaVinci Gourmet® Syrups or Jell-o® pudding mixes). However, in these colder months, I haven’t been as excited to have an icy cold beverage.
Enter hot drinks. By making a shake hot, I have something filling and delicious that makes me feel warm and cozy. Here are a couple of my favorite recipes:
Hot Mocha
1 HMR Chocolate Shake
8 oz. hot coffee (or instant coffee mix with 8 oz. hot water)
Blend until mixed (about 10 seconds)
Note: If you’re using HMR 70 Plus, we recommend using warm, not hot water because it mixes better.
Chai Tea Latte
1 HMR Vanilla Shake
8-10 oz. chai tea (made with hot water and chai tea bag)
Note: I steep it for 3-4 minutes before blending it because I like it to be really flavorful
Blend until mixed thoroughly (about 10 seconds)
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
1 HMR Chocolate Shake
8-10 oz. hot water
1 drop of peppermint extract (Tip: This extract is super potent, so it helps to control how much you add by pouring the drop onto a spoon first and then adding to the blender – you can always add more, but you can’t go back!)
1 tsp. cocoa powder, optional
Do you have a hot shake recipe that you like to make when the cold winds blow?
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My favorite hot shake is 1 scoop vanilla 120 blended into 6 oz hot water with 1/2 T sf/ff butterscotch pudding mix added to the blender. It is so rich and satisfying-a great dessert!
by Debbyrnfit on 03/08/2013
My favorite hot shake is 2 cups of hot coffee and 2 scoops of vinilla 120. Blend for 45 seconds. Hot and frothie. Like a got a fancy coffee from Starbucks but without the calories and the cost.
That is my breakfast every day all winter.
For later in the evening, I substitute one of the scoops for Chocolate. Its like having a hot chocolate as an evening treat.
by DonaReed on 03/07/2013
Mmmmm.... these recipes sound delicious! It's been pretty cold here in Boston this week, so I'm going to be giving ALL of these a try. Thanks for the comments!
by JessieDavenport on 01/06/2012
A simple HMR 120 hot chocolate is my "go to" hot shake! Easy and delicious! We recently bought a "stick blender" and I love the way it blends up a frothy hot chocolate in seconds! I highly recommend the purchase
by AJDiet on 01/03/2012
My wife and I love the Hot Chocolate with PB2 and Salted Caramel syrup. We use 3 cups of hot water, a double scoop of 120 Chocolate, a couple rounded teaspoons of PB2, and a jigger of Salted Caramel SF Syrup. We then pour it into two 16 oz mugs. It makes a great nite-time snack, and we sleep very well afterwards :)) (Tip - I start out with half the hot water, and then slowly add the rest of the hot water as it is blending.)
by ChuckBent on 12/29/2011
Thanks Jessie. My favorite hot beverage is the Chocolate -Lover's Double Chocolate with 6 oz hot water, 1 HMR choc shake and 1/2 teaspoon sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix. Now that sounds great right about now. I think that I will definitely make one.
by debbiec on 12/29/2011
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