
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.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
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
Mix with a bit of milk (1 oz or so) in coffee mug.
Nuke mug for about 30-50 seconds.
Stir until the heated cocoa dissolves.
Fill mug with milk.
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




