Spicy Cocoa

1/4 cup (60 mL) natural cocoa powder
2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) red pepper flakes
Pinch of cloves and cayenne
2 1/4 cups (560 mL) skim milk

In a glass measuring cup whisk together cocoa, sugar, cinamon, red pepper flakes, and cloves and cayenne. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) milk; whisk together till it forms a paste.

Heat remaining milk in small saucepan. Whisk in cocoa paste till dissolved. Cover, gently simmer for 1 minute. Serves 2.

Each serving contains: 186 calories; 12 g protein; 1 g total fat (0.6 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 32 g carbohydrate; 2 g fibre; 146 mg sodium

source: "Chocolate chocolate everywhere", from alive #316, February 2009