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Hot chocolate tray with marshmallows

Creamy Hot Chocolate

Simple and delicious homemade hot chocolate
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 c milk *may also use almond milk
  • 3 c chopped chocolate *may use your preferred chocolate or chocolate chips to eliminate needing to chop
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • whipped cream optional for topping
  • marshmallows optional for topping
  • peanut butter optional for topping

Method
 

  1. Add the milk to a saucepan and place over medium heat.
  2. Place the chocolate in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each time, until just melted.
  3. Once the milk is thoroughly heated (small bubbles on the side, NOT boiling), add the melted chocolate into the saucepan and quickly whisk.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  5. Serve with peanut butter spoons for stirring, then top with desired toppings.

Notes

If you prefer to make without chocolate, you could consider making hot cocoa instead, by adding a scoop of chocolate protein powder and 1/2 cup of cocoa to the milk.