Hot Almond Chocolate... Recipe
Ingredients
- Hot Almond Chocolate - Pots and Pins
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons cocoa
- pinch of salt
- 3 1/2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- mini-marshmallows for serving, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 723g | |
| Calories 678 | |
| Calories from Fat 169 | 25% |
| Total Fat 18.75g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 9.55g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium 862mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 98.58g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 78.27g | 52% |
| Protein 29.63g | 47% |
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