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Healthy Hot Chocolate

Healthy hot chocolate comes together on the stovetop with cocoa, maple syrup, and 2% milk for a smooth, creamy drink. Heat it just until steaming, then finish with vanilla and serve hot.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk the cocoa powder, maple syrup, salt, and 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and heat over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking often, until steaming; do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and serve hot.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, whisk the cocoa with a little milk first and do not let the drink boil. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezer storage is not recommended. For a dairy-free swap, use unsweetened oat milk.