Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup milk of choice (like whole, 2% or nonfat)

¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)

Toppings of choice (like whipped cream or marshmallows)

Directions

Pour milk into a large, microwave-safe mug. Heat the milk for 60-90 seconds until hot but not bubbling.

Add the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Mix until incorporated.

Add the chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until melted, making sure to scrape off the chocolate that sinks to the bottom!

Reheat again in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Add your favorite toppings, and enjoy right away!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (with 2% milk)
• Calories: 258 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 19 mg
• Sodium: 407 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 27 g
• Protein: 12 g