Ingredients
1 cup 2% or whole milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings: vegan marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium until very hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and pour into a mug.
- Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Extra Creamy: Add full-fat milk, heavy cream, or canned coconut milk.
- Spiced: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or chili powder.
- Peppermint: Stir in a drop of peppermint extract.
- Mocha: Mix in instant coffee or espresso powder.
- Protein Boost: Add chocolate or unflavored protein powder.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat on stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
