LC Hot Cocoa

A tasty cup of low-carb hot cocoa to warm up after coming in from the cold.

Whole portion is 65 calories, 1.5g net carbs, 6g fat, 1g protein.

Ingredients

8 oz Hot water

1 tbsp Cocoa powder *unsweetened

1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream (can add another tbsp for creamier taste)

1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (if you use vanilla stevia, then no need for vanilla extract)

5 drops of liquid sweetener (Stevia), to taste

Option 1: add 1 tsp of Coconut oil for more flavor 

(extra 40 calories, 0g carbs, 5g fat, 0g protein)

Option 2: add 1 tbsp of Coconut oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter for a Bulletproof Hot Cocoa 

(extra 222 calories, 0g carbs, 26g fat, 0g protein)

Instructions

Add all ingredients in a large mug. Whisk with an electric frother or mix in blender until all ingredients are mixed well.

Enjoy!

Sparkling Cranberry Juice

Ingredients

4 oz pure cranberry juice (Trader Joe's)
4 oz chilled club soda or seltzer water (flavored or unflavored)

1-2 packs of Stevia, to taste

Put all ingredients in a glass. Stir. Garnish with a slice of orange or lime.

Calories in Alcohol

My co-worker was telling me about this low-cal vodka. So I had to look it up since calories relatively the same depending on the amount of the alcohol. The results are shocking... ly... unsurprising.

Review: Voli vodka

This review is based on caloric intake, not the taste or the purity of the spirit (hangover).

Voli states on their website that their vodkas are on average 25% and 40% lower calorie than leading brands. Voli Lyte vodka is 30% alcohol content and 60 proof. That goes with the fact that  the higher the alcohol content, the higher the calories.

For instance, Ketel One is 40% alcohol content and 80 proof. Both Voli and Ketel One contain .8 calorie per proof.

If the prices of a bottle of Voli and Ketel One are the same, then getting the one with a higher alcohol content is more cost effective since you can water down your drink by adding more ice, club soda, or unsweetened tea.

Below is a table of the brands of vodka and their calorie content listed at http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc28.html, note that most vodkas are 80 proof.

Brand	Alcohol	Calories	Proof	Calories/Proof
Voli Lyte	30%	48	60	0.80
Grey Goose, Absolut, Belvedere, Ketel One, Ciroc, Three Olives	40%	69	80	0.86
		70	86	0.81
		73	90	0.81
		82	100	0.82

Watermelon Slushie

Ingredients
2 cups seeded watermelon chunks (frozen, thanks to Elizabeth for the suggestion)
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions
Blend until smooth, yields 2 servings