Cinnamon-Almond Hot Chocolate

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size:

2/3 cup

Calories from Fat:

36.53kcal

Calories:

133

Total Fat:

4.06g

Saturated Fat:

2.53g

Cholestrol:

3.33mg

Sodium:

86.74mg

Dietary Fiber:

Total Carbohydrate:

17.87g

Sugars:

16.19g

Protein:

7.01g

Calcium:

210.08mg

Total Time: 20 minutes

Source:

Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products

Cinnamon and almond blend perfectly with chocolate in this soothing beverage. Mexican-style sweet chocolate, flavored with sugar, cinnamon, and ground almonds, can also be used to prepare this beverage. Coarsely chop the chocolate and whisk in hot milk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is frothy.

Yields/Serves:

servings

Ingredients:

3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 cinnamon stick (6 inches)

4 cups LACTAID® Fat Free Milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

In a medium saucepan combine the chocolate, stick cinnamon, and LACTAID® Fat Free Milk. Cook and whisk over medium heat until chocolate melts and mixture is heated through.
Remove saucepan from heat. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Stir vanilla and almond extract into milk mixture. If desired, vigorously whisk mixture or blend with an immersion blender until frothy.

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