Healthy Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy, and made with only a handful of ingredients this healthy hot chocolate recipe is the perfect drink to curl up with. Made with cocoa powder and honey, the hot chocolate whips up quickly so that it can warm up you up from the inside out in no time.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
- 2 oz chocolate bar or 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, honey, and a small amount of milk to form a smooth slurry.
- Add the remaining milk and chocolate to the pan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until the chocolate melts and the milk is steaming (but not simmering).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt, adjust sweetness if needed, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not allow the milk to come to a simmer while melting down the chocolate. Otherwise, your drink will have a bit of a burnt taste to it.
- Use a milk you already enjoy on an everyday basis. This way you know what to expect from the flavor.
- Once the chocolate is melted, you can mix it all with a handheld frother. This not only combines the ingredients but gives the hot chocolate a frothy, comforting feel.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 4mg
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