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Simple Homemade Hot Cocoa for One

A quick and easy recipe for a comforting cup of hot cocoa.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Cocoa Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk any kind of milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

Making Hot Cocoa
  1. In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
  5. Pour into a mug and enjoy.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 200cal (10%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) Sodium: 150mg (7%) Potassium: 300mg (9%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 25g (50%) Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 250mg (25%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: chocolate, drink, hot cocoa

Notes

Feel free to top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

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