Vanilla Hot Cocoa

Makes 1 serving, 8 ounces of milk per serving

Ingredients

1 cup	nonfat milk
1	cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons	unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons	sugar
2 teaspoons	water
1/4 teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon	shaved dark chocolate

Directions

The cozy factor of this drink is off the charts, thanks to vanilla's aromatic calming effect. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and cinnamon stick 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 in a mug. Add the water to the mug and stir until it has the consistency of a paste. Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk, add the cocoa mixture and vanilla to the milk, and whisk until slightly frothy. Pour into the mug, top with the chocolate shavings, and enjoy.

Nutrition

155 calories; 4 g fat; 1 g mono-saturated fat; 2 g saturated fat; 9 g protein; 22 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 14 mg cholesterol; 119 mg sodium.

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

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