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Out of chocolate syrup but still want that sweet snack? Cocoa powder is the answer. Making chocolate milk from cocoa powder is just as easy as stirring in your favorite chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) white sugar (granulated)
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) cocoa powder
- Milk or powdered milk mix
Things You Should Know
- Add two tablespoons of sugar and cocoa powder into a saucepan and create a lumpy paste using milk.
- Turn your stovetop on "low" and stir constantly until there are no more lumps.
- Add your mixture to milk and stir.
Steps
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Take a spoon that is about equal to a tablespoon. An actual measuring spoon is good, but a regular spoon will work as well. Spoon two tablespoons each of sugar and cocoa powder into a saucepan. Start out with equal amounts of each and you can adjust. -
Add just enough milk to create a thick, lumpy paste at the bottom of your saucepan.Advertisement -
Turn your stove to low.
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Place your saucepan on top, stirring constantly.
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Transfer your mixture to a glass of your choice once it has no more lumps. [1] X Research source
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Add the rest of your milk, stirring constantly. [2] X Research source
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If you are going to use a microwave. [3] X Research source
- 1. Repeat step one (using a microwave safe mug instead of a saucepan)
- 2. Place your mug into a microwave and microwave for 20 seconds on high power. [4] X Research source
- 3. Take your mug out and stir your mixture.
- 4. Microwave one or two more times (stirring in between) or until there are no more lumps.
- 5. Finish off by stirring in the rest of your milk.
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Finished.
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QuestionWe have to use hot milk or cold?Community AnswerEither one would work, but the cocoa will blend more easily into hot milk.
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QuestionCould I mix a small amount of cocoa and milk with hot water, and then just top it off with milk?Community AnswerYes you could, as long as the cocoa and milk powder have dissolved well in the hot water before you add the milk.
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QuestionCan I also blend it with coconut oil/water instead of milk at the beginning?Community AnswerYes. This will make for some new and interesting flavors.
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Tips
- If you're diabetic, use sugar free cocoa mix with Splenda and cold milk.Thanks
- Using a whisk will help break up any clumps.Thanks
- If you're making chocolate milk for more than one person, just use equal parts of sugar and cocoa power and adjust to taste.Thanks
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- Chill your glasses in the fridge before serving! This will make your chocolate milk even more cold and chilled.
- Top off your chocolate milk with a few marshmallows.
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Warnings
- Microwave power will vary. Start out with the recommended times and adjust from there.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Saucepan or microwave safe mug
- Spoon
- Stove top or microwave
- Mug (if you used a saucepan)
References
- ↑ https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019515-chocolate-milk
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/simple-hot-cocoa-for-one-369469
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/09/how-to-make-better-chocolate-milk-from-scratch-recipe.html
- ↑ https://bakingmischief.com/2017/04/28/chocolate-milk-for-one/
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To make chocolate milk from cocoa powder, measure 2 tbsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of cocoa powder into a saucepan. Stir in just enough milk to the saucepan to create a thick, lumpy paste. Simmer the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until all the lumps are gone, then pour the cocoa into a glass. Fill the glass with milk, stirring constantly, until your chocolate milk is the strength you want it to be! More milk will produce a weaker chocolate flavor, while less milk will give you a darker, richer drink. If you want to make the chocolate milk with a microwave, read on!
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"Was tired of uninspired hot cocoa, so tried this and the flavor is so much better. Nothing actually bad about store or national brands but they simply don't measure up to what you can get from 7/11 when traveling and this recipe does. A little effort but well worth it for a drink which is worth the money."
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