This low-fat, sugar-free instant cocoa mix is a great gift idea. Simply place the mix in decorated jars or nice glass containers, write mixing instructions, and give to your favorite teacher or coach for the holidays.

Instant Cocoa Mix

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup lower-fat powdered nondairy creamer
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
10 packets Equal® sweetener or 1 tablespoon Equal® for Recipes
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

1. For cocoa mix, stir together milk powder, nondairy creamer, cocoa powder, Equal® and, if desired, cinnamon. Cover and store in an airtight container.
2. For each serving, in a heat-proof mug add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1/3 cup cocoa mix; stir to dissolve.

Makes 2 2/3 cups mix (enough for 8 six-ounce servings).

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories: 104, Protein: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 93 mg.

Food Exchanges:1 Milk

Mocha Cocoa Mix:

For a delicious mocha-flavored variation of Instant Cocoa Mix, prepare as directed, except decrease the cocoa powder to 1/3 cup and add 1/4 cup instant coffee crystals.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories: 93, Protein: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 85 mg

Food Exchanges:1 Milk.

Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.

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