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Microwave Hot Cocoa

If you are looking for ideas to work a low-fat dairy serving into your day and you don't necessarily like the way milk tastes, let the microwave lead the way.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Preparation:
Pour low-fat milk into a microwave-safe mug and stir in chocolate syrup. Microwave on HIGH for about 1-2 minutes or until warmed to your liking.

Yield:
1 serving

Nutritional Information:
Per cup of hot cocoa: 117 calories, 6.5 g protein, 19.5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat (1.3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 0.3 g fiber, 110 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 15%.

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