Minty Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of strong brewed coffee or expresso
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • few drops of mint extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups low-fat milk
  • mint sprigs for garnish

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 mint flavoring, 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. Transfer to a serving glass and top with a sprig of fresh mint