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Easy Hot Chocolate
Just two ingredients -milk and chocolate (no cocoa powder)- make one perfect mug with this Easy Hot Chocolate recipe!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup (multiply as needed)
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 1 cup milk any kind you like*
- 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate**
Ideas to Customize:
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1-2 drops pure peppermint extract
- 1 hot whiskey, dark rum, or peppermint schnapps
- Pinch kosher salt highly recommended for all flavor combinations
- Pinch espresso powder will enhance the chocolate flavor
- For topping: Whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel, or hot fudge
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium high heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edge (do not let the milk boil!).
- Add the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally with a whisk until smooth and melted. Then add any desired mix-ins or additional flavors.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
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Notes
- I usually use skim milk, but 2% or whole will give the hot chocolate more body and richness. Dairy-free options such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk can be used well.
- I like to use a 65% or greater dark chocolate.
- *MILK OPTIONS: I usually use skim milk, but 2% or whole will give the hot chocolate more body and richness. Dairy-free options such as almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk can be used well.
- **CHOOSING CHOCOLATE: For the best-tasting homemade hot cocoa using chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, I like to use a 65% or greater dark chocolate.
- TO STORE: Let cool to room temperature then store in a covered container for up to 1 day in the fridge.
- TO REHEAT: Warm in a microwave-safe mug in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop until steaming.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup (without additional mix-ins or toppings)
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Potassium
609mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup (multiply as needed)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup (without additional mix-ins or toppings) | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.