Recipe of the Week

I found this recipe on WeightWatchers.com, and am totally hooked!! I've been having my Coconut Hot Cocoa every night before bed for the past week, and it totally hits the spot and soothes my sweet tooth! Enjoy!

xo,

Coconut Hot Cocoa

POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 4 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Coconut milk adds delicate richness to this newfangled version of hot cocoa. It's a treat on a cold evening, a great dessert without too much fuss.

Ingredients

1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/3 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa
2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
1 1/2 cup(s) light coconut milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Whisk together sugar, water and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan set over medium heat just until cocoa and sugar dissolve. Do not bring to a simmer.

Whisk in milk, coconut milk and vanilla. Continue cooking until mixture is steamy and slightly simmering around interior edges of pan, whisking occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into mugs to serve. Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.