- Skinny Passion Tea Lemonade, Yummm -

      Like the majority of other Spouses who's Husbands are deployed, I'm dieting. Of course, we want to look fabulous on the day of their Homecoming. In all reality for me though, its just easier to diet and get in shape when my Husband is not here. But, I'm finding it challenging this time around because I am a stay-at-home-Nanny and currently taking online college classes. So, I'm home a LOT and find myself trying to snack all the frickin' time. I read recently that Tea is a "filler" and is useful to drink frequently through out the day to help prevent snacking. Well, I absolutely hate Tea (pickiest person alive, I swear). The only Tea I can stand to drink is the Passion Tea Lemonade at Starbucks (probably because its diluted by the Lemonade). I decided to make my own healthy version of it. Plus, lemon juice helps curb hunger. So, this is definitely an anti-snacking-hungry-squashing-drink. And waaayyy cheaper than buying it by the cup at Starbucks.

Makes one gallon (120 oz). Twenty 8 oz servings. 7.6 calories per serving (compared to 85 calories per 12 0z serving at Starbucks)!

Prep time 10min. Estimated cost, $8.

Lemonade:

• 10 cups Water
• 2 cups fresh Lemon juice
• 1 cup Splenda

Mix together until Splenda has dissolved completely. Set aside.

Passion Tea:

• 8 cups of Water
• 8 Tazo Passion Tea packets

Boil 8 cups of Water. Turn off heat and place 8 Tazo Passion Tea packets in the hot Water for 3 minutes. Remove Tea packets and let the Tea cool. Then add Tea to the Lemonade and mix well. Serve over ice and enjoy!