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!