Chocolate - Christmas Chocolate Mocha Recipe

The Aztec believed that chocolate was healthy and they used it as a medicinal drink. In sixteenth century Spain, chocolate was considered a health food. Chocolate is healthy for its antioxidants and brain stimulants. A 3 1/2 oz. dark chocolate bar will provide iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, copper, and calcium. Naturally I did not have to tell you that. I have not found a person yet who did not love and crave chocolate all at the same time.

I have found a wonderful chocolate mocha recipe in a book published in 2007. The book is authored by Camilla V. Saulsbury and is titled, "Enlightened Chocolate". I have taken her advice and prepared the chocolate mocha mixture in a blender in batches so we always seems to have some around. I highly recommend that you do the same and be generous this Christmas season. Pass a warm chocolate mocha mug to all of your friends and family.

Christmas Chocolate Mocha

Makes 4 Servings

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee powder

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch of salt

4 cups 1% low-fat milk

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, brown sugar, espresso powder, the vanilla, a pinch of salt, and water and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste.

2. Gradually add the milk. Heat the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking, until it is hot, but do not let it boil.

3. Divide between 4 mugs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 Mug)

Calories: 233;

Fat: 3.7g;

Protein: 10.2g;

Cholesterol: 12.2mg;

Carbohydrates: 46g;

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Author: Allen Wheeler

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