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Hot Chocolate with Water (Cocoa Powder)
Out of everything and wondering if you can make a warm cup of hot chocolate with water? This basic recipe keeps things simple and uses cocoa powder.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 111 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, ⅓ cup hot water, and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, and stir in the water, making sure it doesn't boil.
- Remove the hot cocoa from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour into mugs and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cup
Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.