Wassail

1 gallon apple cider
1 - 12 oz can of orange juice, made up as directed
1 c honey
2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg

Bring to a boil in a large pot and let simmer.

Cinnamon Milk

2 cups powdered non-instant milk
1 Tbs cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 cup coffee creamer
 Yields 1 quart of mix.  Add 1/4 cup to 1 cup boiling water.

Hot Cocoa

I found this recipe at the Hillbilly Housewife. Here it is adjusted to use my non-instant powdered milk. We love having this convenient mix at home! Everyone has loved the taste and we love the convenience of mixing up huge batches with little trouble or cost. Yummy!

2 cups non-instant dry milk

1 1/2 cups sugar (if you like a sweeter drink, more kid-friendly, use 2 cups)

1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Mix all the ingredients in a clean, dry bowl. Use a whisk to mix everything together, squishing out any clumps. Store in a sealed canister. Add 1/4 cup cocoa mix to 8oz hot water and stir. You can add more mix if you like.

I triple this recipe and use a gallon size Rubbermaid square food storage container from Wal-Mart.

The original recipe has some other optional add-ins: small box of instant chocolate or vanilla pudding, 1/4 cup of instant coffee for a mocha flavor.

Razzmopolitan

Makes 7 - 1 cup servings

1 tub orange drink mix (like Crystal Light)

5 cups cold water

2 cups light Cran-Raspberry juice

1/4 cup lime juice

Add mix to pitcher.  Add water and stir to mix.  Add rest of ingredients.  Refrigerate.

Green Slime Smoothie

1 c. green grapes
1 small container of yogurt
1 banana
1/2 an apple (I like sweet ones for this)
1 1/2 c. baby spinach leaves (or 2 big handfuls)
1 c. of ice (leave out if you are using frozen grapes, bananas, etc.)

Place ingredients in blender. (If your having trouble mixing the items, stir things around with a spoon or add a T. or so of water.) Blend until perfectly smooth.

Fruity Lemonade Cooler

2 cups water

1/2 cup lemonade drink mix

3 cups chopped seedless watermelon or other fruit

1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into four glasses to serve.

Just Like a Frosty

from the Hillbilly Housewife

1-1/2 to 2 cups ice water

1-1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder

2/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 to 1-1/2 trays of ice cubes

2 tablespoons corn oil plus a 5-second squirt of Pam (or 1/2 tsp lecithin) 

Place all of the ingredients into the blender, including the oil and the non-stick spray/lecithin. Use less water for thicker milk shakes and more water for shakes that are easy on your blender motor. The blender should be about 3/4's full. Place the lid on. Process for a full 2 minutes. Pour into cups and serve. Makes 4 - 12oz servings.