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Breakfast

Cocoa coffee (qahwa bel kakao)

A warm, smooth drink blending coffee, cocoa and sweetened milk. Comforting and rich, it is enjoyed at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

185 kcal per serving

Protein
7.3 g
Carbohydrates
22.2 g
Fat
7.2 g
of which saturated fat
4.7 g
Fiber
1.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Make a strong coffee with the ground coffee and 250 ml of water, then strain it.
  2. In a saucepan, mix the cocoa, sugar and a little milk into a smooth paste.
  3. Add the rest of the milk and heat gently, whisking until it just simmers.
  4. Stir in the strained coffee and heat for 2 more minutes without boiling.
  5. Pour into cups and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  6. Serve straight away, topped with grated dark chocolate if you like.

Variations and tips

Dairy-free version. Replace the milk with 750 ml of almond milk for a plant-based version.

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