Mexican Hot Chocolate [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 15 minutes

The high concentration of antioxidants in cocoa help prevent a number of medical conditions like heart diseases, cancer, etc. They also help in preventing degeneration of muscles and are useful in fighting against free radicals. The flavonoids present in cocoa will improve your heart health, control blood pressure and improve blood flow. Consuming cinnamon has its own benefits. In fact, it is used for curing sore throats, arthritis, lowering blood sugar level, erectile dysfunction, common cold, etc. The low-fat milk has been used in this recipe instead of the regular variety as they contain more calcium and vitamin D. This milk is also a wonderful source of magnesium and potassium and is therefore useful in lowering blood pressure.

Nutrition

• calories: 149
• protein: 9
• carbs: 30
• fat: 1
• saturated fat: 0.59
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.03
• monounsaturated fat: 0.33
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 2
• potassium: 112
• dietary fiber: 2.41
• sugars: 15.16
• vitamin a: 0
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 9
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 12.43
• other fats: 0.05

Ingredients

• 0.52 1 cup Water
• 0.32 cup Sugars, granulated
• 0.52 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.36 cup Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened
• 3 cup 1% low fat milk

Instructions

• Take a saucepan. Combine water, cinnamon, sugar and sugar in it. Now cook the ingredients over medium flame for a few minutes or until has sufficiently melted.
• Now reduce the heat and continue cooking for a few minutes whilst stirring constantly.
• Then add milk and continue simmering for 5 more minutes. Stir the mixture.
• If required, add cinnamon and vanilla whilst stirring them at the same time.
• Serve immediately.