Cococcino

I’m a real fan of all the specialty coffee drinks sold in coffee houses. But when I read the nutritional facts on some of these drinks, I think twice about ordering one. They’re usually pretty high in fat and calories.

Here’s a great-tasting fat-free coffee drink to help you celebrate the New Year. The coconut rum gives a different twist. And by using nonfat milk, you’ll have a frothy drink that will taste good and start your year off on the right foot.

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Coco Java

Active Work and Total Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1 cup strong hot coffee

3 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup nonfat milk

1/2 cup coconut rum

2 cups ice cubes

Freshly ground nutmeg

* Pour coffee and sugar into blender and pulse a few times to dissolve sugar. Add milk and coconut rum. Add ice cubes and blend until drink is frothy and ice cubes are crushed, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour into 2 glasses, spooning foam on top of drink. Top with ground nutmeg.

2 servings. Each serving: 216 calories; 21 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 0 fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 0 fiber.