Diet Eggnog? Seasonal Drinks, Lightened Up!

Healthy SELF, SELF Magazine

Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazine

You know those creamy lattes you may find yourself seriously jonesing for during the Christmas season? Well, some of those bad boys have the caloric equivalent of a small meal. Seriously. Check out these three flavorful and low-cal options--at least one will have you singing "Jingle Bells" in minutes flat.

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Eggnog Light: The heavy cream and eggs in traditional eggnog results in a beverage that's high in saturated fat and calories, but combining a cup of vanilla almond milk with 2 tbsp of sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix, then chilling, yields that cravable rich and creamy flavor and cuts the calories by more than half. Serve sprinkled with ground nutmeg and cinnamon to taste.

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Calorie-Free Peppermint Mocha: Traditional versions of this bevie are packed with excess sugar, but, I'm going to make your day by telling you that a delicious calorie-free peppermint "mocha" is possible--thanks to chocolate pu-reh tea, a blend of black pu-reh tea leaves and cocoa powder, which gives it a deep, rich chocolatey flavor. (I like Numi Tea's.) Add one of these chocolate pu-reh tea bags to a cup of hot water along with one peppermint tea bag and let steep. The result is a just-as-flavorful, guilt-free version of this holiday classic. If you miss the creamy texture, add a splash (or two, or three) of skim milk.

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Holiday Coffee: If you want to relax with a coffee that puts you in the holiday spirit, try Bean and Body's Coffee Horchata. For just 100 calories, this certified organic, fair trade decaffeinated coffee blends the zesty tingle of cinnamon, a twist of lime and the inviting sweetness of almonds for a taste of rich holiday flavors. It's truly a unique coffee drink that is easy to tote with you on your holiday shopping trips and won't have you wishing you didn't indulge when the new year rolls around.

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