Mexican Hot Cocoa
Craving chocolate this holiday season? Don't just grab a brownie made from a box. Yuck! Try this deliciously different, spicy hot cocoa recipe!For starters, cocoa is loaded with disease-fighting anti-oxidants. Who knew? Yup, it's even higher than green tea. The addition of cinnamon and chili powder add another dose of antioxidants as well as flavor. Cinnamon may also impact blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity. Bonus! Opt for 1% milk to keep fat content low while consuming a whopping dose of calcium, B vitamins and protein. Ole!Ingredients:4 cups 1% milk¼ cup unprocessed cocoa powder¼ cup white sugar1 tsp. cinnamon½ tsp. vanilla extract¼ tsp. chili powderPinch of cayenne pepperDirections:Add all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until mixture is simmering.Makes 4 (8 oz cups). Nutrition facts per serving: 160 calories, 3 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 28 grams carbohydrate, 1.6 grams fiber, 9 grams protein, 12 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 330 mg calcium.