Description
A warm and delightful homemade hot chocolate recipe that’s quick to prepare and perfect for cozy moments with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour your mixture into a mug.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Enjoy warm, savoring each comforting sip.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk or oat milk. Experiment with flavor additions like peppermint or cinnamon for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg