Hot Cocoa for One
Details
- Time
- 2 minutes
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Yields
- 1 serving
When you're on your own during a chilly winter's night, this homemade hot cocoa recipe for one is just what you need for cozy comfort. Give it a quick spin in the microwave, then add marshmallows or chocolate shavings for a decadent touch.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 2 minutes
Ingredients
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1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
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2 to 3 tsps
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2 Tbsps
sugar
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1 cup
milk
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pinch
salt
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Step-By-Step Directions
Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug.
Heat milk in microwave at high (100%) 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.
Gradually add hot milk to cocoa mixture in mug, stirring until well blended.
Variations:
Rich and Adult: Increase cocoa to 2 tablespoons; follow recipe above.
Lower Fat: Use nonfat milk; follow recipe above.
Sugar Free: Omit sugar. Combine cocoa and salt. Proceed as above, using nonfat milk. Stir in vanilla and sugar substitute with sweetening equivalence of 2 tablespoons sugar.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 1 servingServing size 1 cup (277g)Amount per servingCalories240% Daily Value*Total Fat 5g 6%Saturated Fat 3g 15%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 20mg 7%Sodium 260mg 11%Total Carbohydrates 40g 15%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 37gIncludes 25g Added Sugar 50%Protein 9gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 296mg 25%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 346mg 8%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
