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Can I use hot water without milk?

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Yes, it just won't be as rich. You could substitute almond or coconut milk.

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What if it's for more than one person?

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Just double the recipe and that will be plenty.

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What if my cocoa won't dissolve, no matter how much I stir?

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You could try adding some more boiling water, so it can dissolve better. Or, you could reheat your drink.

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Can I use these recipes if I only have baking cocoa in my cabinets?

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Yes, baking cocoa and cocoa powder are very similar ingredients and can be substituted for one another.

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Do I really have to put sugar?

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I suppose you don't have to, but it will pretty tasteless without it. You might be able to substitute honey, vanilla extract, or a sugar substitute like Splenda if you're trying to avoid consuming regular sugar.

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Can I use honey instead of sugar?

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If that tastes good to you, then go ahead.

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Can I make a chocolate drink without a microwave?

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Boil the water instead, add all the ingredients into a mug, then mix.

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How do I make hot chocolate with only milk, sugar and cocoa?

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Pour the cocoa and boiled water in, then leave it in the fridge an put into more boiling water and make the hot chocolate.

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How can I make hot chocolate without cocoa powder?

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If you don't have cocoa powder, you can melt chocolate on the stove, or you can use chocolate syrup.

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For the boiled water mix, could I add milk?

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Yes. Using milk instead of water will make the drink much creamier.

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