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hot chocolate with marshmallows
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Hot Cocoa

Course Drinks
Keyword Cocoa Powder, Milk Powder, Sugar
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 130kcal
Author University of Maine Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cups Sugar
  • 1-½ cups Milk Powder Non-fat
  • ⅔ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 cup Water Per serving

Instructions

  • Add sugar and dry nonfat milk powder into a mixing bowl.
  • Sift cocoa powder into the same bowl.
  • Mix ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.
  • To use, bring 1 cup of water (8 oz.) to boil in a saucepan, mix in 4 tablespoons of hot cocoa convenience mix and stir well. 

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Notes

  • This hot cocoa mix more closely resembles dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate sweetness. 
  • To increase sweetness, try adding 1 tsp. of sugar, mini marshmallows, your favorite creamer, or whipped cream right before drinking. 
  • Store hot cocoa mix in an airtight container at room temperature and use within 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg