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Easy Hot Cocoa from Scratch

Craving something warm and comforting? This easy Hot Cocoa recipe won't disappoint! So much rich, chocolate flavor and it whips up in less than 2 minutes flat! Made from scratch, in the microwave, with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocoa, Easy, from scratch, hot cocoa, how to make
Servings: 1 large serving
Calories: 244kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cocoa powder and sugar in the bottom of a microwave-safe mug, and stir together.  
  • Pour the milk over, and microwave until hot (on my microwave this takes about 90 seconds).  
  • Stir together until all the lumps have dissolved.  
  • Stir in the vanilla, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 1mg