Rich, Creamy, And....healthy Hot Chocolate??? Recipe

Name: Rich, Creamy, And....healthy Hot Chocolate???
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup skim milk; 1 ¼ tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional); ⅛ teaspoon chili powder (optional) or ⅛ teaspoon sweet paprika (optional); ⅛ teaspoon dried mint (optional); ⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional); ¼ cup espresso (optional); 2 tablespoons Kahlua (optional); 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (optional); 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup skim milk
1 ¼ tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
⅛ teaspoon chili powder (optional) or ⅛ teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
⅛ teaspoon dried mint (optional)
⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¼ cup espresso (optional)
2 tablespoons Kahlua (optional)
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (optional)
2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps (optional)

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Mix the cornstarch and cold water.
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Set it at your side.
3
Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over low heat.
4
Raise the heat can continue whisking, adding the vanilla and your chosen options.
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Slowly add the cornstarch mixture, raise heat just a bit more, and whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes nice and creamy.
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Options I recommend: Cinnamon and nutmeg for spiced hot chocolate, cinnamon and chili powder for Mexican hot chocolate, almond extract and Kahlua for amaretto, mint leaves and Bailey's for creamy mint hot chocolate -- the possibilities are endless.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup skim milk, 1 ¼ tablespoons hershey's cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Rich, Creamy, And....healthy Hot Chocolate??? falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rich, Creamy, And....healthy Hot Chocolate???

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