Homemade Cinnamon Hot Chocolate With Cocoa Powder
This extra creamy homemade cinnamon hot chocolate with cocoa powder is the perfect holiday drink.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk whole or 2%
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (natural unsweetened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt over medium-low heat. Whisking frequently until warm.
- Add in the chocolate chips and whisk continuously until they are fully melted.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until fully combined. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips
- Substitute the heavy cream for additional milk if needed
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat them on the stove or in the microwave
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg
