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Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate
This easy homemade hot chocolate is the perfect treat to end your year with! It's so rich and creamy, you won't want it any other way!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (2%, whole, half & half) (any milk works, higher the fat makes it creamier)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and milk chocolate chips. Whisk to combine.
- As the mixture heats up, continue to whisk until the chocolate chips melt. Heat for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches the desired temperature.
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the vanilla. Serve immediately, and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
407mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
446IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.