Good, healthy cocoa?!
Answers: I have heard that cocoa in moderation is good for you. However, pure cocoa is absolutely dreadful in taste. Can you make some suggestions as to how to get the purest amount of cocoa in a daily food or beverage but also keep it healthy? Hot cocoa is good except lots of sugar.
Ginger Spiced Hot Cocoa
Ellie Krieger/Healty Appetite
8 ounces 1 percent low-fat milk
1/4-inch piece peeled, fresh ginger, sliced into 2 rounds
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon dark chocolate shavings (about 1/8-ounce)
In a small saucepan heat the milk and ginger over a medium-low heat until scalding, about 4 minutes. While the milk is warming, put cocoa powder and sugar into a mug. Add the water to the mug and stir until the mixture has the consistency of a paste. Remove the ginger from the warmed milk. Add the chocolate mixture to the milk and whisk until slightly frothy. Pour the hot chocolate into the mug and top with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per Serving Calories: 164
Total fat: 4 grams Saturated fat: 2 grams
Protein: 9 grams Carbohydrates: 24 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
try ovaltine, or add Splenda to the unsweetened cocoa powder