Minted Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
 * 2 tbsp sugar
 * 1½ cups strong brewed coffee, preferably espresso or Cuban
 * few drops mint flavoring

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 peppermint extract, 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) For a decadent touch, top with some reduced calorie whipped topping and and sprig of fresh mint, slightly crushed to release the aroma. More at The Sneaky Kitchen