Best Hot Chocolate

By: Downshiftology.com

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (or approx ⅔ cup chocolate chips)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cacao powder, and maple syrup to a simmer. Stir until there’s no clumps.
  2. Add the finely chopped chocolate and whisk for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the hot chocolate is smooth.
  3. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, and if you’d like, add your favorite toppings.
  4. Enjoy!

Abigail Bazar

Abby manages the online presence and communications at Nathan Ziegler & Associates.