One way to enjoy hot cocoa with less calories is to make your own mix. This easy recipe allows you to control the amount of added sugar. In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup or a one quart size envelope of non-fat dry milk,1/2 cup cocoa powder, preferably a dark or Dutch processed cocoa, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Store in a snap-top jar or plastic container with a lid. When ready to serve, add 3 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 8 ounces of boiling water and mix well. The original recipe calls for 3/4 cup sugar, but by using a good quality cocoa, I have decreased the amount of sugar and no one is the wiser.
Alcohol in general halts fat burning but from time to time most of us will imbibe. These are great ideas for reducing the overall caloric and carbohydrate hit.
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Alcohol in general halts fat burning but from time to time most of us will imbibe. These are great ideas for reducing the overall caloric and carbohydrate hit.
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