Frozen Hot Chocolate

A 150-calorie snack

Chill out with this frozen concoction, and add your own variations.

Ingredients1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups ice cubes
Reduced-fat whipped topping or dark chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)


Directions1. Combine the chocolate syrup, evaporated milk, vanilla and ice in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and garnish with a dollop of whipped topping or a sprinkling of chocolate shavings, if desired.


Variations:

• For Mexican hot chocolate, add 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon.
• For peppermint hot chocolate, substitute 1/4 tsp. mint extract for the vanilla extract.
  
  Serving size: One generous cup.
  
  Servings: Four.