Enjoy an Italian drink that starts with espresso. If you don't have an espresso maker, you can improvise and brew this coffee in a drip coffeemaker or even use instant espresso coffee crystals.

1 cup hot brewed espresso
1/4 cup flavored liquid nondairy creamer, such as amaretto, Irish creme, or French vanilla
Dash ground cinnamon
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
Dash ground cardamom

Preparation

1. Stir together the hot espresso, creamer, and cinnamon in a glass measure.
2. Pour into 2 mugs. Add a scoop of ice cream to each and sprinkle with cardamom.
Makes 2 (6-ounce) servings.

Nutritional facts per serving:

calories: 189, total fat: 10g, saturated fat: 8g, cholesterol: 15mg, sodium: 59mg, carbohydrate: 26g, fiber: 0g, protein: 1g