Description
This Easy Honey Hot Chocolate for One is a quick and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days. Made with simple ingredients like milk, unsweetened cocoa, honey, and vanilla, it offers a naturally sweetened twist on classic hot chocolate. The recipe is fast to prepare, uses minimal equipment, and can easily be scaled up to serve multiple people.
Ingredients
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Hot Chocolate Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (any kind preferred: dairy or plant-based)
- 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 heaping tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk: Pour 1 cup of milk into a large microwave-safe mug and heat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the milk is very hot but not boiling.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract directly into the hot milk.
- Blend until frothy: Use an immersion blender to mix all the ingredients together. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and well combined.
- Scaling up (optional): To make multiple servings, multiply the ingredients accordingly and heat the mixture in a saucepan until the milk is very hot. Then follow the blending directions as usual for a frothy finish.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk: dairy, almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk based on preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet hot chocolate.
- An immersion blender is recommended for creating a creamy and frothy texture, but a whisk can be used if needed.
- Heating in the microwave is convenient for single servings; stovetop heating is better for larger batches.
- For a richer taste, use whole milk or add a small pinch of salt to enhance cocoa flavor.
