Homemade Hot Cocoa
Our 3-ingredient homemade hot cocoa is perfect for minimalists and chocolate lovers. Hot cocoa mixes, while convenient, just aren’t as tasty or nutritious as making one yourself. This simple recipe is made from cleaner ingredients than your average hot cocoa mix. Take your milk of choice and warm it over medium heat in a saucepan. Combine with cocoa powder and maple syrup for delicate sweetness and you’re done. It’s hard to go back to the mix once you’ve tried this easy homemade hot chocolate!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Warm milk in a saucepan for 1-2 minutes until warm to the touch.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Pour and enjoy with your favorite garnish.
Notes
You can substitute your milk of choice. Regular milk is going to give the most “classic” hot chocolate flavor but this can easily be adapted to fit a plant-based lifestyle. Choosing low-fat, non-fat (skim), or a milk alternative can significantly reduce the calories in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mugCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 593IUCalcium: 485mgIron: 1mg
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