Recipes

Ginger Spiced Hot Cocoa

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Ginger Spiced Hot Cocoa

Makes 1 serving, 8 ounces of milk per serving

Ingredients

cup	nonfat milk
1	1/4 inch thick slice fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 2 rounds
2 teaspoons	unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons	sugar
2 teaspoons	water
1/4 teaspoon	dark chocolate shavings

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and ginger together over medium-low heat until scalding hot (little bubbles will start forming around the edge of the pan), about 4 minutes. While the milk is warming, put the cocoa and sugar into a mug. Add the water to the mug and stir until the mixture has the consistency of a paste. Remove the ginger from the warmed milk. Add the cocoa mixture to the milk and whisk until slightly frothy. Pour the hot chocolate into the mug, top with the chocolate shavings, and enjoy.

Nutrition

165 calories; 4 g fat; 1 g mono-saturated fat; 2 g saturated fat; 9 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 14 mg cholesterol; 120 mg sodium.

Excellent source of calcium and vitamin D. Also a good source of protein and vitamin A.

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