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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (258g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

Calories 97
Calories from Fat 20 (20%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg 2%
Sodium 40mg 1%
Potassium 384mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 11.1g
Protein 2.0g 4%

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Kids' "Coffee"

Recipe #104302 | 2 min | 1 min prep | add private note

By: Roosie
Nov 17, 2004

When I was little, I always wanted some coffee because my parents were always drinking it... but it tasted gross (I like it now though, haha). I think this would be great to serve your kids with dessert while the grown-ups enjoy their coffee. This is a great and very healthful drink for kids or grown-ups to enjoy. It sounds a little odd, but it actually tastes very good and can act as a good alternative to coffee for adults (who don't want the caffeine) or kids (who don't like coffee!) Molasses is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Selenium, and a very good source of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. I make mine with blackstrap, but you can use the lighter variety if you (or your kids) prefer. I got this idea/recipe from a peculiar cookbook from the 70s for sugar-free (and artifical sweetener-free) diets called "The Ecological Eclair."

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Directions

  1. 1
    Boil the water and pour into a mug.
  2. 2
    Add the molasses and stir until dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add milk or half-and-half.
  4. 4
    You may use more or less milk as desired.
  5. 5
    Enjoy hot!

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From: children from A to Z

On Apr 30, 2009

I just made this after reading the recipe and the reviews. I made it more out of curiosity. I personally will stick with my decaf coffee, but my kids 6 & 3 keep telling me this coffee is sooo good. This is a keeper for them. Thanks for posting Roosie!

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    From: Mee-Mee

    On Aug 12, 2008

    Made this for my 5 little grand daughters. They loved it. Now they always ask for it when I have my morning coffee, and they are visiting. Thanks for a recipie, that will always bring back good memories.

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  • From: mish27

    On Oct 4, 2005

    ok i tried this again because i am trying to go a week wihtout eating any junkfood. i needed something sweet so i went to this. i altered the recipe just a bit,and it came out A LOT better then it did the first time i did it. so first, get around 2 teaspoons of molasses and put it in a cup. then, fill the cup 1/8 to 1/4 full with hot water just to dissove/ liquidize the molasses. after that, add milk at least half way up the cup. then just keep pouring and trying till you get your ideal taste. for me i had to pour the milk until the cup was 3/4 way full and it was PERFECT. really really really good, and an awesome substitute for sweetened coffee.. plus ITS HEALTHY!!

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    From: Sharon123

    On Nov 24, 2004

    Oh Roosie, this was so good!I'm so glad I picked this for Recipe Dare! I used to buy cereal type coffee(Roma), but it's expensive. This is nutritous, delicious, and easy to make! I used regular whole milk this time, but will make this regularly with soy milk for a healthy morning drink. Thanks!

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