While regular hot cocoa is lovely and warming, sometimes something a bit more spirited is in order. Some other tasty additions to hot chocolate: bourbon, creme de menthe, Galliano, creme de cassis, Chambord.

Makes 1 serving

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon Kahlua or cognac
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup low-fat milk

Place brown sugar, cocoa powder, Kahlua (or cognac), vanilla extract and cinnamon in a blender. Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming. Add the hot milk to the blender and blend until frothy.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 197 calories; 3 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 11 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 2 g fiber; 100 mg sodium; 89 mg potassium.


Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (25% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Servings

Very tasty and quick. Blender wasn't really necessary -- a whisk or fork could mix it just as easily.

Anonymous