Classic Mexican Chocolate Drink With Fried Bread Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ounce bittersweet chocolate minced
- 4 c. whole lowfat milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 c. brandy
- 2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 c. white bread in 1" cubes
- 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar
- 4 x cinnamon sticks
Directions
- In a double boiler, heat the chocolate. In a saucepan, combine the lowfat milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 min. Stirring occasionally. Whisk 1 c. of the warm lowfat milk into the melted chocolate. Add in the mix back into the simmering lowfat milk. Whisk well. Add in the brandy to taste.
- In a large saute/fry pan, over medium heat, add in the extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is warm, fry the bread till golden. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Ladle the drink into coffee mugs and garnish with the cinnamon sticks. Serve with the fried bread.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 507g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 1592 | |
| Calories from Fat 1163 | 73% |
| Total Fat 132.26g | 165% |
| Saturated Fat 28.98g | 116% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium 657mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 68.6g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 39.98g | 27% |
| Protein 15.03g | 24% |
