homemade hot cocoa
Homemade Hot Cocoa!
You can make homemade hot cocoa that tastes just as delicious as the sugary store-bought kind—without all the extra sugar or artificial ingredients. By using better, natural ingredients, you get that same sweet, chocolatey flavor, but with added richness and depth:
Rich Cocoa Flavor: With high-quality organic raw cacao, you get the same intense chocolate taste that you expect from a packaged and processed hot cocoa, but with more natural antioxidants and without any processed fillers and sugars.
Natural Sweeteners: Instead of refined sugar, natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey add the perfect amount of sweetness.
Try this homemade hot cocoa! It's perfect for a cozy morning treat or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up!
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Homemade Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 1 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 6 Min
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour the milk into a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent it from scalding, and heat it until it's just steaming (don’t let it boil).
- Mix in Cacao and Sweetener: Add the raw cacao powder to the warm milk, whisking well to dissolve any lumps. Then, add the maple syrup and whisk again until it’s fully combined and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to whisk gently to ensure all the flavors blend well.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the hot cocoa is fully combined and warmed to your liking, pour it into a mug. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.