WW Recipe of the Day: Crock Pot Caramel Hot Cocoa
The season for indulging in hot cocoa is short here in Phoenix.
So, when the temperatures dipped into the 30s and 40s for several days recently, I took the opportunity to make a small batch of caramel crock pot hot cocoa.
The secret ingredient?
A little bit of caramel filled milk chocolate, which I just happened to have tucked away in the pantry, stirred in just before serving.
Crock Pot Caramel Hot Cocoa
Surprisingly rich, sweet and creamy, considering it's made with dry nonfat milk powder, this crock pot hot cocoa was the perfect way to take off the chill while indulging my sweet tooth.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Hot Cocoa?
According to my calculations, each serving has 177 calories and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Caramel Crock Pot Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry skim milk powder
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 ounce chocolate covered caramel-filled candy bar
- Whipped cream or mini marshmallows (optiona)
- Sprinkle of cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- I used my 1-½-Quart slow cooker.
- In a slow cooker, combine the skim milk powder, cocoa and sugar. Slowly add the water while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 4 hours, or until hot.
- Break chocolate bar into pieces and add to the hot cocoa. Stir until completely melted.
- To serve, ladle into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and/or sprinkle of hot cocoa, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Source: Adapted from 300 Slow Cooker Favorites (affiliate link) by Donna Marie Pye
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Kim of Mo'Betta
This sounds good! Pinned to enjoy hopefully later today 🙂