5.0 from 3 votes
Perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate From Scratch
Rich, creamy homemade hot chocolate made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. No artificial flavors or preservatives, just pure chocolate comfort in a mug.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- small marshmallows to garnish (optional)
- Whipped Cream to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cocoa, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Pour the water slowly into the pan and stir or whisk until well blended.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and let boil for 3 minutes. Add the milk and continue to cook until the milk steams, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.