This rich, European-style hot chocolate is so good you would never know it is sugar-free.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tablespoon ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener
• Sweetener equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
• Pinch salt
• 6 fluid ounces water

   

Directions

Makes 1 six-fluid-ounce serving

1. In a 1-quart saucepan mix cocoa, ThickenThin not/Sugar thickener, sweetener and salt to a paste with 1 tablespoon of the water.

2. Gradually mix in remaining water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Serve immediately.

Variation: Whisk in 1 tablespoon cream after mixture comes to a boil. Add a pinch of cinnamon for Mexican-style hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Nutrition* per serving, calculated by Mastercook: 35 calories; 0.7g fat; 8g carb (of which 7g is fiber); 1g protein.

*based on 0-calorie sweetener