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Close-up of a mug filled with rich Cozy Hot Chocolate topped with cream and dark chocolate shavings.

Cozy Hot Chocolate (Healthy Version)

Make this simple, healthy hot chocolate using almond milk and a small amount of maple syrup for sweetness. This recipe uses dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice Use 2% milk if preferred
  • 2.5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon pure maple syrup Plus additional to taste
  • 1 pinch kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Serving
  • Shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips For serving

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it just simmers.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla. Whisk and heat until the chocolate melts and combines smoothly.
  4. Taste the mixture and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
  5. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with extra chocolate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 145mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 322mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe makes one serving. Adjust ingredient amounts for more servings.

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