Homemade Hot Cocoa for Kids (Refined Sugar-Free)
This Homemade Hot Cocoa for Kids (Refined Sugar-Free) is creamy,sweet and tastes delicious! Add your favorite toppings for a fun and special mugof hot cocoa after playing outside or when watching your favorite Christmas movie!
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Servings: 1
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sauce pan
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp cornstarch to thicken - optional!
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or date syrup, agave
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Add 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 tsp milk in a small cup or bowl. Mix until the cornstarch fully dissolves, creating a slurry. This step is optional; it will result in a creamier beverage.
- Add the milk, cornstarch slurry (if using), cocoa powder, vanilla, and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until the milk starts to boil.
- Remove from heat immediately, let the hot cocoa cool to your desired temperature, and serve!
Notes
- Make sure to make the corn starch slurry before adding to the milk! If you add the powder directly to the milk it will end up with lumps and won’t taste great!
- When the milk starts to boil, be quick to remove the pan from heat to avoid overflow of hot chocolate. It can pick up very quickly, so do not leave the pan unattended.
- Make sure to cool down the hot chocolate when serving to kids to avoid burns.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hot Cocoa for Kids (Refined Sugar-Free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
249
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
136
mg
6
%
Potassium
511
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
395
IU
8
%
Calcium
339
mg
34
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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