Beverages

HOT CHOCOLATE

Serves 1

This recipe was tested using West Soy Organic Unsweetened Soymilk and Nature’s Place Organic Original Rice milk. If using a brand that contains a sweetener, you will need to reduce the amount of stevia used. Please note that the version prepared with rice milk was preferred.

 

1 cup unsweetened soymilk or rice milk

or ⅓ cup coconut milk combined with ⅔ cup water

⅛ teaspoon stevia

1½ teaspoons cocoa

⅛ teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional, but adds a little creaminess)

 

Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug. Stir well. Microwave on high for approximately 1½ minutes.

CREAMY ORANGE SHAKE

Makes approximately 3½ cups

 

This recipe is fashioned after the famous Orange Julius beverage. It is an almost-frozen, frothy orange drink. Try the strawberry version, too!

2 cups ice cubes
1½ cups orange juice (fortified with calcium)
2 tablespoons powdered egg whites (Deb El Just Whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

 

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Serve right away.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Makes approximately 4½ cups

 

This recipe has great strawberry flavor, and it was preferred over orange by our taste-testers.

2 cups ice cubes
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup very cold water (filtered)
2 tablespoons powdered egg whites (Deb El Just Whites)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

 

Combine all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth. Serve right away.

LEMONADE

Serves 1

juice from 1 lemon or ¼ cup lemon juice

1 cup cold water (filtered)

½ teaspoon stevia or 1 tablespoon honey

 

Combine all ingredients in a tall glass. Fill glass with ice.

SMOOTHIE (WITH DAIRY-FREE YOGURT)

Makes 3½ cups

Using frozen fruit makes this a milkshake-like treat. The vanilla flavoring adds a subtle undertone that enhances the flavor.

1 cup plain, coconut, or other dairy-free yogurt
¼ teaspoon vanilla
2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
1 cup orange juice (fortified with calcium)
2 tablespoons honey

 

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth.

SMOOTHIE

Makes approximately 3 cups

Coconut milk adds a creaminess to this smoothie.

½ cup coconut milk (or other dairy-free milk)
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
1 cup orange juice (fortified with calcium)
2 tablespoons honey