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Kahluaccino
Coffee lovers will love the addition of Kahlua; Frangelico adds a lovely hazelnut note.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup nonfat milk
3/4 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup Kahlua, or Frangelico
3 cups ice
4 teaspoons sugar
Shaved chocolate, for garnish

Preparation:
Combine milk and coffee in a blender. Add Kahlua (or Frangelico), ice and sugar. Puree until frothy. Divide among 4 glasses and garnish with shaved chocolate. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the alcohol and add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.



Spiced Chickpea ‘Nuts’

Description:
When roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super crunchy. They’re a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty cravings hit.

Ingredients:

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt


Preparation:
1
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
2
Blot chickpeas dry and toss in a bowl with oil, cumin, marjoram, allspice and salt. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until browned and crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.