Asher's 5 Minute Creamy Vanilla Hot Cocoa
Only 4 ingredients and made in 5 minutes. Top with whipped cream for the most perfect mug of cocoa!
Servings: 1 mug
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk or your favorite unsweetened milk
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 ounce dark chocolate
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- so much whipped cream
- grated chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
STOVE-TOP
- 1. Add the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt to a small pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir until the milk is scalding, but not boiling. 2. Once the hot cocoa is steaming, pour it into a mug, dollop with whipped cream, and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Drink and enjoy!
Microwave
- 1. In a glass measuring cup, combine the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Microwave on high power for one minute. Whisk to combine, microwave one more minute, or until steaming. 2. Pour into a mug, dollop with whipped cream, and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Drink and enjoy!
SLOW COOKER
- 1. Add 5 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips, 2 ounces dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon vanilla powder (or 2 tablespoons vanilla extract), and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl of your crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm until ready to serve, up to 2 more hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal