How to Make Chocolate Milk from Cocoa

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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.

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    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.
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    • 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]
    • 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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    We have to use hot milk or cold?
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    Either one would work, but the cocoa will blend more easily into hot milk.
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    Could I mix a small amount of cocoa and milk with hot water, and then just top it off with milk?
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    Yes 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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    Can I also blend it with coconut oil/water instead of milk at the beginning?
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      Things You'll Need

      • Saucepan or microwave safe mug
      • Spoon
      • Stove top or microwave
      • Mug (if you used a saucepan)


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      References

      1. ↑ https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019515-chocolate-milk
      2. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/simple-hot-cocoa-for-one-369469
      3. ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/09/how-to-make-better-chocolate-milk-from-scratch-recipe.html
      4. ↑ 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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