Nuked Hot Chocolate

Nuked Hot Chocolate

Cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla dissolved in a splash of milk, then topped up and microwaved until steaming. The no-fuss weeknight cocoa.

LightCocoa

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Non-alcoholic

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Vanilla Extract· not in your bar1/2 tsp

    Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness

  • Milk· not in your bar12 oz

    Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap

  • Cocoa Powder· not in your bar2 tsp

    Or swap: Hot Chocolate — sweeter — cut other sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix with a bit of milk (1 oz or so) in coffee mug.

  2. Nuke mug for about 30-50 seconds.

  3. Stir until the heated cocoa dissolves.

  4. Fill mug with milk.

  5. Nuke for 1-2 minutes, depending on wattage and preferences as to burnt mouth parts.

Pairs well with

Easy vanilla cocoa suits an after-school spread of simple sweets:

  • Chocolate chip cookies
  • Buttered toast triangles
  • Banana slices with peanut butter
  • Cinnamon graham sticks

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