HG has done it again – we’ve created yet another fantastic Starbucks swap! This one is creamy and crazy-chocolatey, with just the right amount of minty candy cane, coffee, and french vanilla flavors thrown in. It’s super-sized to match The Bucks’ 12-ouncer, but feel free to whip up a half-sized version of this recipe that’ll fit nicely into your favorite mug — then it’ll have fewer than 55 calories and a POINTS® value of 1*. Think of it as our delicious little holiday gift to you. And BTW, if java’s not your thing, feel free to make this minty concoction without coffee. Enjoy!

Serving Size: 12 ounces with whipped topping (entire recipe)
Calories: 105
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 313mg
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 4g

POINTS® value 2*

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • peppermint extract
  • Coffee-mate Sugar Free French Vanilla powdered creamer
  • instant coffee
  • Swiss Miss Diet hot cocoa mix
  • Fat Free Reddi-wip

Warning: Humans who love chocolate may become addicted to this recipe. The beverage you are about to consume is extremely delicious. Prepare to fall in LOVE
Serving Size: 1 cup with whipped cream (entire recipe)
Calories: 114
Fat: 5g
Sodium: 173mg
Carbs: 14.5g
Fiber: 2.5g
Sugars: 8g
Protein: 3g

POINTS® value 2*

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Cocoa Mix
  • Coffee-mate Sugar Free Hazelnut powdered creamer
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Fat Free Reddi-wip
  • Optional Garnish: additional unsweetened cocoa powder

Prepare for caramel-y cocoa goodness. (Not that there’s any real way to do that…)
Serving Size: 1 cup with whipped topping (entire recipe)
Calories: 120
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 643mg
Carbs: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 16.5g
Protein: 3.5g

POINTS® value 2*

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet Hot Cocoa Mix
  • Fat Free Reddi-wip
  • ground sea salt

We discovered the secret ingredient to the world’s best hot cocoa: fire. Don’t fear the flame, people! Kitchen torches can be relatively cheap, easy to find (at places like Bed Bath & Beyond or online), and pretty simple to use. Get ready to burn some marshmallows!

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 25-calorie packet hot cocoa mix