Minted Hot Cocoa

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 hard peppermint candy, crushed
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• sugar substitute (try 3 packages)
• 1/4 cup whipped cream (add 1 more point) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large mug (20 oz) or microwavable container, mix the cocoa, peppermint and hot water together and stir well.
• 2 microwave for 1 minute on high and stir.
• 3 add the milk and vanilla.
• 4 microwave for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until hot.
• 5 add the sugar substitute and stir.
• 6 top with the whipped cream if using.
• 7 enjoy.