Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa
• 4 cup(s) fat free milk
• 1/2 cup(s) agave nectar
• 1/2 cup(s) water
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Preparation

1. Place the cocoa in a 2-quart saucepan. Add about 1/2 cup of the milk to make a smooth paste. Stir well to remove all lumps. Gradually whisk in the water, agave, and remaining milk. Place over medium-high heat and bring just to a simmer; do not boil. Stir in the vanilla extract.
2. cocoa Factoid: Unsweetened cocoa powder’s high starch content makes it difficult to dissolve in liquid. To prevent lumps from forming, use cold liquid, which can help separate the starch particles.
3. Omega-3 Factoid: Preliminary British studies show that organic milk contains more omega-3s, likely due to the diet of the organic cows. Though the nutrition database for analyzing this recipe does not reveal the omega-3 milligrams for milk, choosing organic is optimal.
4. Nutrient Analysis Per Serving: 101 calories; 6g protein; 19g carbohydrates; 1g total fat; 0g saturated fat; 0g monosaturated fat; 0mgs omega-3s; 0g fiber; 16g sugar; 77mg sodium.