Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate

Name: Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder; 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Miniature marshmallows, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cacao powder hot chocolate is warm, comforting and intensely chocolatey. With antioxidant-rich cacao powder and your choice of honey or maple syrup, it's a health-conscious alternative to traditional cocoa recipes.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat milk and cacao powder over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into 2 mugs. If desired, garnish with marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 208 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

This cacao powder hot chocolate favors more wholesome and less processed ingredients. Raw cacao powder provides the bitter chocolate flavor, while natural maple syrup sweetens. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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