This rich and creamy spiced cocoa has about a third of the calories compared to a coffee shop mocha. Plenty of spice and a hint of warming chili pepper is the secret for making it special. For low sugar diets, use the stevia and cut 17 calories and 4 grams of sugar per serving.
Serves 2
Spiced Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (preferably grassfed) or 2 cups plain, unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or 2 teaspoon stevia
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- pinch cayenne
Instructions
- Combine milk, brown sugar or stevia, cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium-high heat until warm, whisking occasionally. Divide between two coffee mugs and serve immediately.
Nutritional Stats Per Serving (1 cup): 177 calories, 8 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat (4 g saturated), 24 mg cholesterol, 16 g sugars 1 g fiber, 107 mg sodium.
Weight Watchers® Points Plus: 5
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