Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and stir.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- You can also add spices like cinnamon for a twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg