Rich Mexican Hot Cocoa

Rich Mexican Hot Cocoa
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 94.4
  • Total Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.9 mg
  • Sodium: 104.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 8.4 g

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Introduction

Okay, so the Aztecs didn't have Splenda, but they did have loads of cocoa -- and who knew the stuff was loaded with fiber, making this a really reasonable, decadent dessert!! Okay, so the Aztecs didn't have Splenda, but they did have loads of cocoa -- and who knew the stuff was loaded with fiber, making this a really reasonable, decadent dessert!!
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1/2 cup cocoa powder
    1 cup granulated Splenda
    1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1 teensy dash of cayenne pepper
    1/2 cup water
    1 qt. skim milk
    1 tsp vanilla

Directions

In a saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and spices. When well blended, add the water and turn the heat to medium. When the water and cocoa mix forms a thoroughly mixed paste, slowly add the milk. Heat until steaming and thickened, but not boiling. Turn off the heat, add the vanilla, and ladle into mugs.

Makes 4-6 servings depending on your sweet tooth.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BTVMADS.