Creamy Mocha Drink

Now you can enjoy a frosty coffee drink at home -- with less fat and calories!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

You Will Need
Sugar substitute equivalent to 6 tablespoons sugar*
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 cup boiling water
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added reduced-fat vanilla ice cream
4 tablespoons whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon


What to Do
1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar substitute, cocoa and coffee. Add boiling water; stir until coffee and cocoa are dissolved. Stir in milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Place the coffee mixture in a blender; add ice cream. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into mugs or glasses; garnish with whipped topping and cinnamon.

*Editor's note: This recipe was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

Serves 4


Nutritional analysis: 2/3 cup with 1 tablespoon whipped topping equals 138 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

From Light & Tasty - August/September 2005

 

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