Can you really be addicted to chocolate? I mean, like a drug or alcohol?

[csziggy]

3. Chocolate has caffeine in it so yeah, maybe addictive

I consider myself a chocoholic - for me the day is not complete until I have at least some chocolate. During the winter I make hot chocolate from my homemade cocoa mix; in the summer I make "magic" chocolate shake smoothies with the same mix. Those satisfy my cravings without adding a lot of calories.

Cocoa mix

2 cups sugar (or Splenda or whatever sugar substitute you prefer)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cornstarch
1 pack (quart size) powdered milk
Mix thoroughly, store in a cool dry place.

To make hot chocolate, put two tablespoons in a cup, add 1 cup boiling water (or milk), about a tablespoon then stir, then gradually add the rest of the water (or milk).

"Magic Chocolate Shake Smoothie
Make in blender.
1 cup ice - blend until finely chopped
2 scoops (about 4 tablespoons) cocoa mix
1 scoop chocolate flavor protein powder (optional)
1/2 cup milk
Blend until smooth

Note - the protein powder makes it sort of foam up and actually makes it smoother, sort of the consistency of a thin milkshake.

To make a mocha version, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee.