Manic Monday: Snack Time!

Here is a recipe from the South Beach Diet to give you a quick afternoon pick me up!

Original: Iced Vanilla Coffee Milk Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 (1-cup) Details: Whipped topping turns this coffee milk into a satisfying, rich-tasting dessert. The cinnamon stick stirrer adds a light spiced flavor. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, if you like. (Phase 1) Ingredients: 3 cups strongly brewed decaffeinated coffee, chilled 1 cup fat-free or 1% milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute Ice cubes 1/2 cup fat-free or light whipped topping Pinch ground cinnamon for garnish (optional) 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)	Enlarge Image Nutritional Information: 50 calories 0 g fat (0 g sat) 6 g carbohydrate 2 g protein 0 g fiber 45 mg sodium
Directions: In a pitcher, combine coffee, milk, vanilla, and sugar substitute; stir well. Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour coffee mixture over ice. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the whipped topping into each glass. Stir gently so that some topping mixes with coffee and some remains at the top of the glass. Garnish each with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick, if using. And my version! 1 Keurig K-cup in 'Donut Shop Decaf' - Decaf is important! Caffeinated drinks increase cravings! 1/2 cup of 1% milk 3 packets of Splenda 2 teaspoons Pampered Chef Pure Vanilla Ice Cubes Two swirls of redi-whip Cinnamon doping- Cinnamon is important! Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar! Brew your K-cup, mix with ice to get cold. Add milk, sugar substitute, vanilla, and ice. Swirl whip topping on top and add cinnamon sprinkles. Add cinnamon stick, if desired. *Remember, this isn't Starbucks! This is a diet drink!