Coffee with Cinnamon and Cloves

Name: Coffee with Cinnamon and Cloves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 5 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 1/2 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 whole cloves; 5 teaspoons sugar; Whipped topping, optional

A quick-and-easy, fall-flavored coffee made with instant granules. What's not to love about this special beverage? —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups water
5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
5 teaspoons sugar
Whipped topping, optional

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without whipped topping): 46 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.