Use instant granules to quickly prepare this fall-flavored coffee. It’s a great pick-me-up when you’re tight on time.
—JILL GARN CHARLOTTE, MI
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
2 cups water
5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
5 teaspoons sugar
Whipped topping, optional
In a small saucepan, combine the water, coffee granules, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes. Strain and discard spices. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Ladle into mugs. Serve with whipped topping if desired.
PER SERVING 46 cal., trace fat (trace sat. fat), 0 chol., 1 mg sodium, 11 g carb., 0 fiber, trace pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.