Spotlight Recipes: Bone-Warming Drinks

Come in from the cold and cozy up to these winter-warming drinks. With 200 calories or less per serving, these soothing bevvies are a guiltless pleasure.
Low-Fat Eggnog

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Eggnog with Spices Sprinkled on Top in a White Mug

©Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm

Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm

Come in from the cold and cozy up to these winter-warming drinks. With 200 calories or less per serving, these soothing bevvies are a guiltless pleasure.

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