Hot Chocolate

Preparation

1. Mix sugar, cocoa and 2 tablespoons cold milk in a mug until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a 2-cup glass measure in the microwave until steaming hot but not boiling. Stir in the cocoa mixture and vanilla.
2. To froth the hot chocolate, whirl a whisk in it by rubbing your hands back and forth. (Alternatively, pour the hot chocolate into a blender, cover with the lid and a kitchen towel and blend until frothy.)
3. Pour it back into the mug and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Tips

Per serving: 227 calories; 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; 390 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: 312 mg calcium (31% dv).

Exchanges: 2 other carbohydrates, 1 reduced-fat milk, 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com