Chocolate Almond Coffee

Chocolate Almond Coffee

Instead of your next mocha, try an alternative. This Recipe Makeover combines coffee with a touch of cocoa and the exotic flavor of almond.

Per serving: 19 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, and 0 sugars.

Saves: 169 calories, 12g fat, 44mg cholesterol, and 14g sugars!

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Serves: 1 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Extra Time: 3 mins
(for pre-brewing coffee)

Yield: 1 x 1 cup serving

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About this Recipe Makeover

Chocolate Almond Coffee slims the traditional Coffee Mocha's calories, fat and added sugars by eliminating the whole milk, whipped cream and sugar, and replacing them with lighter ingredients.

Ingredients Convert to Metric Show Makeover Show Traditional

  • 1 cup strongly brewed hot coffee
  • 1 Tbsp Equal® Spoonful **
  • 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder *
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk
  • 1/4 cup whipped heavy cream

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in beverage mug until blended.

Variations:

Cappuccino effect: Top with froth *

Coffee Mocha effect: Top with light whipped cream *

Non-dairy topping: Top with Cashew Cream or Ricotta Cream (see recipe links below).

** If desired, Equal® Spoonful can be replaced by one of the following:

1) 1-1/2 packets Equal®, or

2) 1 tbsp granulated or brown sugar

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.

Tips:

* Please carefully check the ingredients of this product and optional toppings to ensure they contain no dairy, if a dairy-free recipe is required.

Thanks to Merisant/Equal®