Frothy Hot Chocolate

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From EatingWell:  January/February 1991

Whipping this otherwise old-fashioned hot chocolate creates the illusion of creaminess. To vary this recipe, substitute 1 tablespoon brandy for the liqueur and omit the cinnamon.

6 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua or Tia Maria (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. Whisk together 1/2 cup milk, sugar, coffee liqueur (if using), cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl until a smooth paste forms. Heat the remaining 4 cups milk in a medium saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat and whisk vigorously. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the milk and pour into mugs.

Nutrition

Per serving : 149 Calories; 4 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 15 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 94 mg Sodium; 32 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 milk (2%)