Mexican Mocha Caliente

1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee/espresso
2 Tbsp honey
cinnamon sticks, to garnish

In a heavy-bottomed small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and milk until thoroughly combined. Set burner to medium-high heat, and add coffee and honey. Heat, whisking frequently, until hot and frothy.

Do Not let mixture boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve garnished with whole cinnamon sticks

Makes 2 x 1-cup servings
Calories 152
Protein 7grams

Blended Coffee, just like a Starbucks Frappuccino

Frappuccino ingredients: makes 2.5 cups (590 mL)

1 cup double-strength Starbucks coffee OR 3/4 cup fresh espresso (cold)
3/4 cup milk (low fat, 2%, whole or whatever)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
2 cups ice
Secret ingredient: Pinch of xanthan gum OR 1 teaspoon dry pectin (keeps Frapp from separating)

BLEND & SIP!

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Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix & Cocoa Spiced Latte

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups skim milk powder

1/2 cup Sucanat

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbsp. peppermint tea leaves, crumbled

1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or greater), chopped

Cinnamon sticks, for garnish, optional

* Stir together skim milke powder, sucanat, cocoa powder, tea leaves and dark chocolate.

Spoon into an airtight container, seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month. *

To Brew: Stir 1/4cup hot chocolate mix into 1 cup very hot skim milk until mix is dissolved and well blended. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Nutrients (per 1/4 cup mix) Calories 170, Total Fat 5g, Sat. Fat 3.5g, Carbs 28g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g, Protein 7g, Sodium 380g

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Cocoa Spiced Latte

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups low-fat milk

2 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/4 scant tsp ground cardamom

3 cups strong brewed coffee (24oz.)

CE-approved sweetener, such as stevia (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine milke, cocoa, vanilla and cardamom and place on medium-high.

(Keep a close eye on milke to avoid scorching and whisk frequently until steam begins to form, 5-10 minutes).

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and whish constantly until cocoa is dissolved and milk is hot and frothy; avoid boiling.

3. Fill six mugs halfway with coffe (about 1/2 cup each). Add about 1/2 cup hot milk mixture to each mug and serve with sweetener, as desired.

Nutrition (per 8oz. serving): Calories 65, Total Fat 2g, Sat.Fat 1g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g, Protein 5g, Sodum 68g,

source: "The Best of Clean EAting 2" Cookbook, pg. 261