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Mocha Granita

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 237mlWater
1 cup 237mlStrong decaffeinated coffee
10   Sugar substitute
1/3 cup 36g / 1.3ozUnsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons 30mlAtkins Sugar-Free Chocolate syrup

Recipe Instructions

Mix water, coffee, and sugar substitute in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder and syrup. Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; pour mixture through a fine strainer into a large measuring cup. Refrigerate until cold.

Pour mixture into ice cube trays, filling only half way. Freeze until firm. Before serving, process chocolate cubes in a food processor until chopped and slushy. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 4.5 grams

Net Carbs: 3 grams

Fiber: 1.5 grams

Protein: 1 grams

Fat: 1 grams

Calories: 18

Description:

"The best part about granitas -- the Italian version of ices -- is they require no ice cream maker. Our mocha version is light and flavorful, the perfect finale to a rich meal."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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