Healthier Hot Chocolate
Ditch the nasty store bought brands and make hot cocoa at home with this simple 5 minute recipe! It's nutrient dense and delicious!
Servings: 2
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- whipped cream
- cocoa powder
- marshmallows
Instructions
- Heat the milk and the rest of the ingredients in a small saucepan, on medium heat whisking constantly so as to combine everything.
- Once the hot chocolate is heated to your preference, pour it into two mugs, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- The range for the sweetener is wide because my boys prefer it sweeter while I prefer 1 tablespoon per serving for myself. You can adjust it as per your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg
