Minted Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1½ cups strong brewed coffee, preferably espresso or Cuban
• few drops mint flavoring

Directions

1. Mix the cocoa powder and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Stir in enough coffee to make a paste, then add the rest of the coffee.
3. Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently.
4. Cool slightly, add peppermint extract, then pour into ice cube trays or a shallow dish or pan.
5. Freeze until almost solid.
6. Place frozen coffee mixture into a blender or food processor.
7. Add milk and process until smooth.
8. For a decadent touch, top with some reduced calorie whipped topping and and sprig of fresh mint, slightly crushed to release the aroma. More at The Sneaky Kitchen