Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 2 cups whole milk (or any dairy/non-dairy milk)
- 1 ounce dark chocolate (60% cacao or higher), chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and place them on your counter.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar until blended.
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Heat until warm but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped dark chocolate until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract; adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy immediately! Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if you like.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg