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Mom’s Hot Cocoa

Serves 4

This rich tasting drink is made from scratch, but is worth the effort. It has less fat and calories, but delivers on flavor!

Mom's Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • 12 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lite whipped topping, optional

*Substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets

Preparation

  • Combine Equal, water, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Heat to boiling on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in the milk. Heat but do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • Serve immediately in mugs. Garnish each with whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 152
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Sodium: 189 mg

Exchanges

  • Reduced Fat Milk - 1