1 serving

2 tablespoons sugar(use less at first, then add to taste)
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup 1% milk, divided (or use skim for lower cals and fat. Can also replace with non-dairy beverage)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon

1. Mix sugar, cocoa and 2 tablespoons cold milk in a mug until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a 2-cup glass measure in the microwave until steaming hot but not boiling. Stir in the cocoa mixture and vanilla.
2. To froth the hot chocolate, whirl a whisk in it by rubbing your hands back and forth. (Alternatively, pour the hot chocolate into a blender, cover with the lid and a kitchen towel and blend until frothy.) Pour it back into the mug and sprinkle with cinnamon.

By adding your own sugar, you control how many grams of sugar you consume. The packaged hot chocolate mixes have far too much, and not to mention flavourings, colourings, & other chemicals.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 227 calories; 3 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 15 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 3 g fiber; 132 mg sodium.