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Iced Orange Cappuccino
Diabetic Recipe
Iced Orange Cappuccino is a coffee classic that gets the cool treatment with the taste of fresh orange and whipped cream.
Recipe Ingredients
Zest from 1 medium orange, cut into 1/2-inch strips
7-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups drip grind espresso coffee
3 to 4 tablespoons measurable sweetener
3 cups skim milk
Light whipped topping
Cocoa, ground nutmeg or cinnamon
Recipe Directions
Place orange zest in bottom of coffee pot. Brew coffee, using cold water and espresso; cool to room temperature. Strain coffee and discard orange zest; stir in measurable sweetener and milk. Refrigerate until chilled.
Pour cappuccino into chilled tall glasses; spoon small dollop of whipped topping on each and sprinkle with cocoa, nutmeg or cinnamon.
Recipe Note
Cappuccino can be frozen in ice cube trays; the cubes can be used with cappuccino so it will not be diluted. Also, the ice cubes can be processed in a blender or food processor to make cappuccino slush.
Nutrition Information
Recipe makes about 8 servings
Serving Size: 8-ounces
Calories: 45;
Saturated Fat: trace;
Total Fat: >Less than 1g;
Carbohydrates: 7g;
Cholesterol: 2mg;
Sodium: 55mg;
Protein: 3g;
Fiber: trace;
Exchanges: 1/2 Skim Milk or 1/2 Starch
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