Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
This hot chocolate recipe couldn’t be easier to make! Whip it together in just 5 minutes for rich, creamy hot chocolate that’s the best you’ve ever had.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- Microwave-safe mug
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
Instructions
- 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!
Video
Notes
- Make sure to choose a big enough mug to stir and add toppings!
- You can use dairy-free milk if desired.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking. This hot chocolate is semisweet! Like it sweeter? Add 2 teaspoons of sugar. Like it bittersweet? Eliminate the sugar.
- Homemade hot chocolate is best served right away! As it cools, the chocolate can start to resolidify and may need to be rewarmed in the microwave.
- Have a milk frother? Froth the top of the hot chocolate for a foamy, extra creamy finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (with 2% milk) | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 4mg