Cinnamon Mocha

Submitted by I'mPat

"From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living issue 12 2007."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 liter skim milk (4 cups)
• 1 cinnamon stick (broken up)
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar (or equivalent sugar substitute eg splenda)
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder

directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir over a low heat, whisking often for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is hot.
2. Using a sieve (conical recommended), strain the mixture into a heatproof jug.
3. Serve into 4 heatproof serving glasses or cups and serve.
4. TIPS - (1) Got a coffee machine, to add a little froth to your mocha, transfer 1/3 of the mixture into a small jug and using the milk attachment, froth and fill the top 1/3 of each glass with the froth. (2) For extra kick whisk 15ml of Baileys or a chocolate liqueur at the end of step 1.

Reviews

[Artandkitchen]

I just had (scaled down only for one person) this delicious warming mocha.<br/>I really enjoyed it as it is easy, tasty, spiced, filling and now comforing as the summer is over.<br/>Thanks a lot for posting the recipe.

 

[Deantini]

Quick, easy and delicious - the kiddies ask for a bit more sugar which was easily fixed. I used regular instant coffee since I did not have expresso

 

[MarraMamba]

Adding to the rave reviews here! It really hit the spot on a chilly Saturday afternoon. I cheated though and made it with my Tassimo, one Cadbury hot chocolate pod and one espresso pod and the steamed milk for the hot chocolate. Loved the cinnamon in it.

 

[katew]

Made for daughter who was aching all over - she loved it !!

 

[HokiesMom]

I never need an excuse to make a coffee drink but to have extra servings I'll have to come up with one so I can have this drink again and again. I did not have espresso powder so I made a strong espresso and then blended that with the flavorings. The kick of cinnamon in this is wonderful. I did cut back on the sugar but that is a personal preference of not liking really sweet coffee. Worked out great and simple to make as a treat! Thanks Pat for sharing!