Easy Hot Chocolate

Easy Hot Chocolate

🥘 Ingredients

  • cocoa powder (7g)
    1 tablespoon
  • milk any percentage
    1 cup
  • mini marshmallows for topping (optional)
  • salt (pinch of)
  • sugar (granulated, 25g)
    2 tablespoons
  • water
    1 tablespoon
  • whipped cream for topping (optional)

🍳 Cookware

  • saucepan
  1. 1
    Gather mini marshmallows for topping , whipped cream for topping , milk any percentage .
    mini marshmallows for topping, whipped cream for topping, milk any percentage: 1 cup
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan , over medium heat, combine sugar , cocoa powder , and water . Stir until sugar and cocoa powder dissolve.
    sugar: 2 tablespoons (granulated, 25g), cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon (7g), water: 1 tablespoon
  3. 3
    Add milk and salt and stir. Heat until the mixture reaches your desired temperature, stirring occasionally.
    salt (pinch of)
  4. 4
    Pour into an 8-ounce mug and top with optional whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. Enjoy!
  5. 📝

    Microwave Instructions: Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a mug. Stir until well-mixed and microwave for 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and then add milk. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until steaming. Stir once more, and enjoy!

  6. 📝

    Approximate nutritional information was calculated using non-fat milk and does not include optional toppings.

  7. 📝

    Nutrition: Serving Size: 1 serving Calories: 188 kcal