Weight Loss Recipes : Cranberry Spiced Cider

(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:4 whole cloves


4 whole allspice


5 cups apple cider (non-alcoholic)


3 cups cranberry juice


1 cinnamon stick, broken in half


¼ cup brown sugar, packed


2 star anise


3-4 orange slices


Preparation:Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a cheesecloth square and tie ends together.


Combine spice bag, apple cider, orange slices, cranberry juice and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes.


Discard spice bag and orange slices then pour into mugs.


Make 8 Servings:Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving (1 cup (265 g)): 149 Calories, 1 g Protein, 38 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 8 mg sodium