Roxanne C. of Albany, CA sent in this grand-prize winning recipe for Banana Split Hot Cocoa. This cocoa is sure to become a family favorite, offering a great hot version of a classic ice cream treat. The sweet combination of banana, strawberry and chocolate flavors makes a treat that no one can resist.

Roxanne C.'s Banana Split Hot Cocoa

3 cups milk

1/2 cup (4 envelopes) Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor NESTLÉ Hot Cocoa Mix

1 large banana, cut up

1/4 cup NESTLÉ NESQUIK Strawberry Flavor Syrup

4 tablespoons whipped topping

1/4 cup NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup

4 maraschino cherries

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Place milk, cocoa mix, banana and strawberry syrup in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
2. Pour into 4 mugs. Top with whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Add one cherry to each mug; sprinkle with nuts.

Makes 4 servings.

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