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Two mugs of healthy hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallows and whipped cream. The mugs are surrounded by greenery and a candle.
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Healthy Hot Chocolate

Made with just five simple ingredients, this creamy and delicious hot cocoa recipe will have you ditching store-bought mixes forever
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cozy drinks, holidays, quick, winter recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Amy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup brown sugar or regular sugar
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in the saucepan and whisk to incorporate.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches your preferred temperature. Don’t boil!
  • Pour into two mugs and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness to your taste. Everyone’s sweet tooth is different. Start with less maple syrup or sugar and add more as needed.
  • Don't let your cocoa boil. Boiling the milk can affect the texture of the drink. 
  • Froth it up! Blend, whisk, or use a milk frother to make it extra creamy.
  • Use full fat milk for the best flavor and feel. You could also use dairy-free milk like oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. Just don't use full-fat coconut milk from a can. It's too thick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 1mg