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!
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