Homemade hot chocolate
Continuing on my path to healthier eating, I discovered a great alternative to the overly sweet pre-packeted hot chocolate mixes. It takes a bit more effort, but I feel it is worth it. I follow the recipe, but do not add the dark chocolate garnish.
Ingredients
1 cup lowfat milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dark chocolate, as a garnish (OPTIONAL)
Directions:
Heat the milk and the cinnamon stick until just simmering. In a mug, combine the cocoa powder, sugar and water and stir to make a paste. Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk. Pour the milk into the mug and stir to mix well. Add the vanilla extract and stir. Grate a little dark chocolate on top for garnish.
Recipe courtesy of Ellie Krieger
