Weight Watchers Low Calorie Hot Chocolate
This hot chocolate tastes downright decadent. While the recipe is written for the microwave you could easily adapt it for the stovetop by heating the mixture in a small saucepan over medium low heat. You'll want to follow the directions carefully to ensure that the mixture doesn't bubble over on you!
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 rounded tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Splenda granulated sweetener (I used 1 tablespoon Truvia Baking Blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cocoa powder, sweetener and cornstarch in a microwave-safe mug. (You'll want a 12-ounce or larger mug because the drink bubbles up as it heats and thickens in the microwave.
- Add 1/4 cup of the milk to the dry ingredients and mix with a whisk until smooth. Continue to stir while you pour in the rest of the milk.
- Place the mug in the microwave and heat on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until you see the hot chocolate bubble up to the rim of the cup. Immediately turn off the microwave and stir the hot chocolate well. Return to the microwave and continue to heat until it is warmed to your liking. Stir in the vanilla and enjoy.
Notes
Recipe Notes, Substitutions and Variations
- While the recipe calls for low fat milk, feel free to substitute whatever milk you prefer. Skim milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk beverage, whole milk, etc.
- Use whatever sweetener of choice you prefer. I used Truvia since it's what I had on hand. My brother's a fan of Lankanto Monk Fruit sweetener. Some folks swear by Splenda and Swerve.
- Enjoy your hot chocolate plain or doll it up with a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip topping. A few mini marshmallows are also a nice addition.
- You can also add flavorings to your hot chocolate. Favorites include 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee, 3-4 drops of mint extract, coconut extract or almond extract. Spices like cinnamon and cayenne are nice too.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2g