Minted Hot Cocoa

Dreamer in Ontario's Note:

Weight Watchers recipe. Just 2 points per serving.

• Total Time: 4 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 hard peppermint candy , crushed
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• sugar substitute (try 3 packages)

optional

• ¼ cup whipped cream (add 1 more point) (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large mug (20 oz) or microwavable container, mix the cocoa, peppermint and hot water together and stir well.
2. Microwave for 1 minute on High and stir.
3. Add the milk and vanilla.
4. Microwave for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until hot.
5. Add the sugar substitute and stir.
6. Top with the whipped cream if using.
7. Enjoy.

Reviews

[Crafty Lady 13]

What a wonderful way to treat yourself to hot cocoa without all the fat. The crushed peppermint candy is a great addition to this drink. Since it was low-fat, I decided to top it off with a little whipped cream sprinkled with a little of the crushed peppermint candy. I will be having this often this winter. Made for December, 2008 Aussie/NZ Tag.

[iewe]

This was really good! All I had were chocolate mint hard candies, but that worked really well (I love those things). Used 2 instead of the one and 2% milk instead of 1% (just what I had on hand). Will make again when cold weather comes back :)

[Sharon123]

I enjoyed this first thing in the morning. I did use whole milk as that is what I had. Thank you Annacia!