As I’ve mentioned before, I must have my water flavored. One of my absolute favorites is Crystal Light. A gal named Crystal (ooohh, she’s make a great spokesperson!) actually introduced me to it a few years ago. She was trying to cut down on soda and started using Crystal Light as an alternative. She had several flavors, and all were good, but I’ve grown to love the Strawberry Orange Banana flavor. I buy the tubs to make it in bulk at home and I buy the to-go packets to take with me to town and while traveling. I use a reusable water bottle because I’m always on the 
go. Staying hydrated is very important to me and as I mentioned before, I always keep one in the fridge ready for me for those moments I have to run to town or head outdoors on the ranch.
No matter which flavor I choose, I try to add fruit when I can. If I pick the Peach Tea, I slice up some peaches and add to the drink. If I make my favorite, Strawberry Orange Banana, I slice up oranges and/or strawberries and add it to the drink. It makes for a nice presentation and is a great way to work in those fruit servings for the day. This is the perfect drink to serve at a barbecue! Serve in a pretty glass pitcher and throw in some fruit and you have a very tropical beverage!
Another thing I like about Crystal Light is the 5 calorie per serving. Oh yeah! That’s a whole lot better than 100+ calories per soda and it’s so much better for you.
Oh my gosh! I just remembered a recipe I made a while back!!
Fruity Lemon Yogurt Dip
Ingredients:
- • 1 1/2 tsp crystal light lemonade flavor mix
- • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- • 2 containers (8 oz each) vanilla lowfat or fat free vanilla yogurt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Serve as a dip with assorted fresh fruit.
Overall, I love the taste, the variety of flavors, the creative recipes that can be made with the different flavors, and the low calories. If you’ve never given it a try, you really really should.
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Leave a comment telling me your favorite Crystal Light drink and if you do anything special to it like add fruit or mix flavors! If you’ve never tried it, just tell me you haven’t and tell me your “dream” flavor.
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This is 3 of 4 sponsored posts by Crystal Light, however, I wholeheartedly believe in drinking more water throughout the day and during workouts. All my regular readers already know that I flavor my water as well. I’ve made that very clear here at my blog and on twitter that I couldn’t drink water otherwise.
Gina says
When I drink Crystal Light I like lemonade. Love it in the summer time. Have never tried it with fruit, but that sounds good.
Janet F says
Lemon flavor is my favorite.
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Nessa says
I am totally hooked o the on the go focus citrus splash! I’ve been using it to flavor my water in an effort to drink more H2O!
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Shawnee H says
I’ve had the Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade and LOVE it. I like the sound of your fav’, too — thanks for a fun giveaway!!
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Tanya Anna Wilson says
I love Crystal Light iced tea and lemonade falvors of course, also the Strawberry energy flavor is one of my all time favorites!
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Dezi Allen says
I’ve only had Raspberry Lemonade, but it was pretty dang good!
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Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
I used to drink Crystal Light lemonade all the time & need to see what is new with them. Also trying to get off the Diet Dr. Pepper, my favorite. I was just looking at flavored waters in the store today & had decided I must get back to the Crystal Light.
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Selene M says
I like the light lemonade flavor the best.
Lyndi says
Can’t go wrong with Crystal Light! My favorite would probably be the Strawberry Lemonade.
Anne says
I mix it with sparkeling water and make my own soda.
Cindy B. in Montana says
My favorite Crystal Light is the lemonade. I make it a lot in the summer when we have guests. I mix it up in a big pitcher with lots of ice, then slice up a couple of lemons and toss the slices in. The fresh lemon really adds a lot of flavor and people think I’ve been squeezing lemons all afternoon!
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Kristi says
I am with you, my favorite is strawberry orange banana, yummy! Thanks for the recipe for the fruit dip too. That sounds really good. Have a nice evening!
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Betty says
Love the raspberry lemonade and the raspberry green tea
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Darlene says
I usually drink the iced tea or the peach tea flavors. My daughter and I love them. I haven’t tried with fruit – will have to do that!!
Huguette E. says
I enjoy Crystal Light and on a hot day I love a frozen margarita. I use the lime Crytal light, a bit of orange juice, tequila & triple sec with crushed ice. Delicious, you can also make them without the liquor.
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Melissa says
My daughter is addicted to anything Iced Tea. I love lemonade.
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Abby says
I always just like the classic lemonade flavor.
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jjfiji says
I haven’t tried it – but my fave would be a combo mix of lemon, lime, raspberry and blueberry flavors. Thanks!