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Hot Chocolate Starbucks CopyCat Recipe
This Hot Chocolate Starbucks CopyCat Recipe creates a rich and smooth hot cocoa using unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla. The chocolate syrup base is heated then combined with milk and warmed again, resulting in a velvety drink that resembles the popular coffee shop version. The recipe offers a comforting beverage with a straightforward chocolate flavor that can be customized with whipped cream or chocolate toppings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ cup milk (any kind will do)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add water, cocoa and sugar into a microwave safe bowl and heat for approximately 40 seconds or until warm.
- Mix well to create the chocolate syrup.
- Add milk and vanilla and stir well.
- Heat in the microwave for about 60 seconds or until hot.
- Serve with whipped cream and chocolate chips or syrup on top.
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Notes
- Adding whipped cream and chocolate toppings enhances the drink but is optional.
- This recipe allows use of any type of milk, making it adaptable to dietary preferences.
Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
317mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.