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Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

April 2, 2025

Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

How to Make Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

This heavenly hazelnut hot cocoa will both warm you during cold weather and satisfy your sweet tooth! The rich and creamy hazelnut flavor comes from Splenda® Hazelnut Coffee Creamer. Each serving of this calcium- and vitamin D-rich beverage contains 6 grams of protein and no added sugars.
 


5 min prep time


10 min cook time


4servings


10oz Drink

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and Splenda Hazelnut Coffee Creamer.

  2. Whisk in cocoa and instant coffee (or espresso powder) until smooth, and bring to simmer.

  3. Whisk in water and return to simmer.

  4. Divide mixture among serving mugs and top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and chopped hazelnuts (if desired).

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    10oz Drink


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    100

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.2g

      6%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    5mg

    2%

  • Sodium
    60mg

    3%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    12g

    4%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      8g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    6g

  • Potassium
    330mg
    7%

Ingredients

milk (nonfat)
2 cup

Splenda® Coffee Creamer (Hazelnut)
1/2 cup

cocoa powder (Dutch-process)
1/4 cup

instant coffee (or espresso powder)
1/2 tsp

water
2 1/2 cup

hazelnuts (finely chopped, for garnish)
1 tbsp