Hot Chocolate

For chocolate lovers, here’s a versatile hot chocolate recipe that you can customize with your favorite ingredients. Plus, you can enjoy it guilt-free.

Approximate Nutritional Information: 1 cup

• Calories: 190 kcal.

• Fat grams: 9 gr. equals 1.5 fat servings

• Protein grams: 7 gr. equals 1 protein serving

• Carbohydrate grams: 22 gr. equals 1.5 grain servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup skim milk

• 45 gr dark chocolate, shredded

• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract

• 2 teaspoons sugar

Steps to Follow:

• In a small pot, bring the milk to a boil (over medium heat).

• Remove the milk from heat, and add and stir (mix) constantly for one minute the remaining ingredients.

Variations: if you prefer, you can use cinnamon, ginger, or for the adventurous, chili instead of mint.

Enjoy!!!