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Ingredients: 1 quart low-fat chocolate milk 3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted 1-1/2 tablespoons hazelnut syrup 1/4 cup sugar 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chunks 1 tablespoon hazelnut extract Directions: Place toasted hazelnuts in a food processor and grind coarsely (takes about two minutes). Then pour low-fat chocolate milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer; add sugar and ground hazelnuts. Reduce heat to a low simmer and slowly add chocolate chunks, stirring occasionally until melted (takes about three to five minutes). Carefully pour hot chocolate mixture through a metal strainer and finish by adding hazelnut extract and syrup to the strained liquid. Pour into individual mugs and top hot chocolate with whipped cream and hazelnut garnish if desired. Serves six. |