Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

In winter, let's warm your body and soul with Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon. Cinnamon is a sweet warm flavor that is used as a favourite holiday spice, but also used in savory dishes year round. It is one of the oldest known spices that is grown in the bark of a cinnamon tree.

In the traditional medicine, the cinnamon is used for colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea and even painful menstrual periods; and it is also believed to improve energy, vitality, and circulation for those who have hot top body and cold feet.

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup hot milk

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, sugar, creamer, cocoa and cinnamon. Add the marshmallows; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 3 months.

Yield: 18-19 batches (about 3-1/2 cups total).

To prepare hot chocolate: Dissolve about 3 tablespoons hot chocolate mix in hot milk. Yield: 1 serving per batch.

Butter a 6 cup baking casserole dish. Place potatoes in large bowl, mash with potato masher.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with skim milk) equals 141 calories, 133 mg sodium, 5 mg cholesterol, 24 gm carbohydrate, 9 gm protein, 1 gm fat.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 skim milk, 1 fruit.

Source: www.tasteofhome.com