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Simple Homemade Hot Cocoa for One

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

Ingredients
  

Hot Cocoa Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk any type of milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • pinch salt to taste

Method
 

Making Hot Cocoa
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add milk gradually while whisking until well combined.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot, 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: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

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