Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Homemade Chocolate Milk, a quick and easy beverage that’s perfect for all ages. This rich and chocolatey drink is a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Milk:
- 2 cups cold milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the Chocolate Paste: In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with 2 tablespoons of milk to create a smooth paste.
- Blend with Milk: Slowly whisk in the remaining milk until well combined. For a creamier texture, use a handheld milk frother or blender.
- Serve: Enjoy the chocolate milk immediately over ice or refrigerate for a chilled option.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to preference with sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
- For a richer taste, opt for whole milk or add a touch of cream.
- This recipe is easily scalable for larger batches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg