Description
A healthy and creamy hot chocolate recipe made with unsweetened almond milk, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and dark chocolate. This low-fat version of classic hot chocolate is perfect for chilly nights and is ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice, such as 2% milk)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Tiny pinch of kosher salt (or sea salt)
Sweeteners
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (plus additional to taste)
Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate (or chocolate chips)
- Shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips (for serving)
Flavorings
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk: In a small saucepan, warm 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk over medium heat until it just reaches a simmer. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Add cocoa and sweeten: Whisk in 2 1/2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tablespoon of pure maple syrup, and a tiny pinch of kosher or sea salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Melt the chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips to the saucepan along with 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Continue whisking and heating the mixture until the chocolate melts completely and the hot chocolate is silky smooth.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the hot chocolate and add more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink. Whisk to combine any additions.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with shaved dark chocolate or extra chocolate chips as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Sweet and creamy healthy hot chocolate perfect for chilly nights.
- Low-fat alternative to classic hot chocolate made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
- Ready in just 5 minutes from start to finish.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- For variations, you can try different types of milk or add spices like cinnamon or chili powder for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
