Nondairy Hot Cocoa

Non-Dairy Hot Cocoa

A winter favourite for all. Dairy-free and indulgent. Great for breakfast, before bed or during an afternoon snowstorm. Cuddle up with a cup.

Preparation facts

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (120mL) water

6 Tbs (75g) organic sugar

1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa

dash salt

3 cups (720mL) enriched organic soya drink

1/2 tsp (3mL) organic vanilla extract

Directions

Blend water, sugar, cocoa and salt in a 1 1/2-quart (1.4L) saucepan. Gradually bring to a boil. Stir until sugar and cocoa are completely dissolved, about 1 minute.

Add soya drink and vanilla. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 126

Calories from Fat 26 (21%)

% Daily Value*

5%Total Fat 4g

4%Saturated Fat 0.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g

0%Cholesterol 0mg

2%Sodium 42mg

8%Potassium 283mg

7%Total Carbohydrate 22g

16%Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 13g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

12%Protein 6g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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