Kahlua Cocoa

From EatingWell: January/February 1999 — Subscribe Now!

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.

1 serving

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

High calcium | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

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 1% milk

Preparation

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

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

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 low-fat milk