Simple Spiced Tea Mix for Diabetics

Full of fragrant cinnamon and ground cloves, this quick and easy tea mix is ready in just five minutes. Whether you’re fighting off a cold or flu or ringing in the New Year, this beverage is sure to hit the spot.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes.

Ingredients

2 cups artificially sweetened instant iced tea mix with lemon
2 tubs (0.5 ounce each) powdered sugar-free orange breakfast drink mix (such as Tang)
1 tub (0.5 ounce) powdered sugar-free lemon-lime drink mix (such as Crystal Light)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, put 1 1/2 teaspoons tea mix into a mug and add 8 ounces hot water. Stir well.

Yield: 2 1/4 cups dry mix (72 servings). Serving size: 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mix.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 5, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: <1 g, Sodium: 11 mg

Exchanges per serving: Free.

This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.