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Simple Homemade Hot Cocoa for One

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious homemade hot cocoa.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocoa Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk or any milk alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • a pinch salt to enhance flavor

Method
 

Prepare Cocoa
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add milk gradually while whisking to combine.
  3. Heat over medium heat until warm, but do not boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
  5. Pour into a mug and enjoy your hot cocoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

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