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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
1 package tropical punch powder sugar free (., 35 oz)
4 3/4 cup water
12 oz frozen oj concentrate, thawed, unsw, eetened
4 qt diet white soda
Directions
In a large pitcher combine soft drink mix and water; mix well. Add
orange juice concentrate; mix well. When ready to serve, pour into
punch bowl and add the white soda. Yield: 20 servings (5 quarts).
diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 1/2 fruit; also, 38 calories,
3 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 9 gm carbohydrate, trace protein, trace
fat. Source: Taste of Home August/September 1993 From: Kaitlin Young
Servings: 1
Diet Fruit Punch 1 Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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