Perfectly Chocolate Hot Cocoa

4.5
(47)

A quick and easy way to make hot cocoa in the microwave.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug. Heat milk in microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 minutes or until hot. Gradually add hot milk to cocoa mixture in mug, stirring until well blended. Stir in vanilla.

  2. VARIATIONS: Lower Fat: Use nonfat milk; follow recipe above. Sugar Free: Omit sugar. Combine cocoa and salt. Proceed as above, using nonfat milk. Stir in vanilla and sugar substitute with sweetening equivalence of 2 tablespoons sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
5g Fat
39g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 286mg 22%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 368mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.