Icy Mocha Blended

Name: Icy Mocha Blended
Yield: makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat chocolate milk (should be 3 g of fat or less per 1-cup serving); 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 cup (about 9 medium) ice cubes; 2 tablespoons fat-free aerosol whipped topping

December 9, 2011

This is a great recipe if you have a craving for something sweet but don’t want to indulge in an overly caloric dessert. With each serving having only 85 calories and 2 grams of fat, you can save yourself the trip and the cost of going to a coffee shop with a friend and indulge right in your own kitchen.

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