Simply A (RD) Reboot: Skinny Italian Hot Chocolate
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Serves: 1 drink
 
Simply A (RD) Fact: Did you know that cocoa is a good source of dietary fiber?
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cup + 1 tablespoon skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Whipped cream, optional
  • Mini chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, and salt. Whisk together.
  2. Place saucepan on stove over medium-low heat. While whisking constantly, add in 1¼ cup skim milk. Continue to whisk until milk is hot but not boiling.
  3. Combine one tablespoon skim milk and one teaspoon of cornstarch - stir to combine. Pour cornstarch slurry into the cocoa-milk mixture. Continue to stir hot chocolate until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour hot chocolate into a mug. Top with optional whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 drink Calories: 241 calories Fat: 2gm Saturated fat: 1gm Carbohydrates: 50gm Sodium: 727mg Fiber: 4gm Protein: 13gm Cholesterol: 6gm
Recipe by Simply A (RD) Foodie at https://simplyrdfoodie.com/simply-reboot-italian-hot-chocolate/