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A blue mug filled with hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Healthy Hot Chocolate

Learn how to make a delicious, healthy hot chocolate with five nutritious ingredients. This recipe is so simple to make and only takes a few minutes. Whip it up on a cold afternoon and enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy hot chocolate, hot chocolate
Servings: 2 people
Author: Lisa Bass

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk organic and grass fed
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • dash salt
  • cream for whipping optional

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups of milk to a medium saucepan.
  • Warm milk over medium to low heat.
  • Add in cocoa and maple syrup and whisk until combined.
  • Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and dash of salt.
  • Whip up some cream to add on top if you want to get extra fancy.

Notes

  • Opt for a whisk opposed to a fork or spoon to incorporate all of your ingredients. A whisk works best to make sure you don't leave any clumps behind.
  • Use whole milk for a creamy hot chocolate. The higher the fat content in your milk, the creamier the hot cocoa will be.
  • Add extracts such as almond or peppermint for an added punch of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 2mg