Diabetic Recipes | Deep Dark Hot Chocolate

1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (like Hershey's European)
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Splenda no calorie sweetener (or 3 sugar substitute packets)
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup 1% milk

Directions:

1. Place the cocoa powder and into a microwave safe mug.
2. Add the hot water and stir until smooth. Whisk in the milk.
3. Microwave on high for 1½ minutes or until hot (do not boil).
4. Flavored variations: try adding ¼ teaspoon of vanilla or orange extract.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories 120
Fat 3g (2g saturated)
Carbohydrate 16g (11g sugar)
Fiber 1g
Protein 9g
Sodium 124mg

Diabetic Exchange - 1 low-fat milk
WW point comparison = 2 points

About the Contributor

Marlene Koch, RD, is a registered dietitian who has specialized in delicious food and healthy lifestyles for over twenty years. Marlene holds a degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Los Angeles, California. Marlene is a best-selling author of healthy, low-sugar cookbooks. Marlene is a frequent guest on TV, radio and websites such as iVillage and dlife.com.
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