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Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

Name: Hazelnut Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Diabetes-Friendly Recipes, Drinks, Fall Flavors Recipes, Featured Recipes on Diabetes Food Hub®, Hot Drinks, National Coffee Day Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Seasonal
Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat milk; ½ cup Splenda® Hazelnut Coffee Creamer; ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder; 2 ½ cups water; 1 tablespoon finely chopped hazelnuts, for garnish

This heavenly hazelnut hot cocoa serves as both a warm-up during cold weather and as a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! The rich and creamy hazelnut flavor comes from Splenda® Hazelnut Coffee Creamer. Each serving of this calcium- and vitamin D-rich beverage contains 6 grams of protein and no added sugars.

Makes 4 (10-ounce) drinks Calories 100 Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Made with Splenda® Coffee Creamer

Ingredients

2 cups nonfat milk

½ cup Splenda® Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

½ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder

2 ½ cups water

1 tablespoon finely chopped hazelnuts, for garnish

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 (10-ounce) drink

Calories	100
Total Fat	4.5g
Saturated Fat	0g
Cholesterol	5mg
Sodium	70mg
Total Carbs	12g
Dietary Fiber	0g
Sugars	6g
Added Sugars	0g
Protein	6g

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and Splenda Coffee Creamer.
Whisk in cocoa and instant coffee (or espresso powder) until smooth, and bring to simmer.
Whisk in water and return to simmer.
Divide mixture among serving mugs and top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder (if desired) and chopped hazelnuts.