Adding Flavor and Excitement to a Decent Weight Loss Program

I'm working on losing some weight through the HMR program. I like the clear way this is set up, and the limitations and ease of use on this diet, but sometimes I DO want to spend a little more time on my food prep, so I can try some new flavors. I'm keeping track of these recipes that I use on the 2 + 3 + 5 diet plan. I'm allowed up to 15 calories of additional ingredient per serving. I've been experimenting over the summer, and I'm starting to post these, so I don't forget some of the successes and failures. Mostly, these will be shake recipes, but I have a few vegetable and fruit serving ideas as well. I decided to post them as a blog, so others can share these ideas, and maybe post a few new ideas as well.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hot Carmel Chocolate


This is really easy to whip up with a packet of the Chocolate HMR 500. Although I don't like the clean-up associated with using a blender, I do like the frothy, light texture that it gives to hot drinks. I use caramel sugar free flavoring with this, but I think any favorite flavor would work. Try it with almond, vanilla and hazelnut flavored sugar free flavorings. Those flavors are generally available in the coffee section of larger grocery stores, and additional flavors are available online through many vendors.

1 packet or scoop chocolate shake powder

8 oz. room temperature water

1 Tablespoon sugar free caramel coffee syrup

Add syrup to water in blender container. Cover, and turn blender to low speed. As blender runs, slightly open blender and add chocolate powder to the mixture. Recover blender, and run at medium speed until frothy. pour into tall mug, and warm in microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. (50 seconds is perfect for me) Your drink will overflow the cup if you allow it to get too hot. 


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