Creamy Hot Chocolate

Swap almond milk for low-fat milk to reduce calories

Creamy Hot Chocolate
Serving Size
1 cup
Servings
6
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
10 min

Ingredients

2 tablespoons
cornstarch or arrowroot
4 cups
chocolate almond milk
4 ounces
semisweet chocolate, chopped
Pinch of
cinnamon or nutmeg, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings (optional)
Directions
  1. Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the milk to form a thickener. Combine thickener and remaining milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk together constantly as mixture heats and bring to just before a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Pour hot milk over chopped chocolate in a large ceramic or glass bowl. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186
Fat 7.5 g
Saturated fat 3.3 g
Sodium 102.5 mg
Carbs 30.6 g
Fiber 1.8 g
Protein 2.1 g
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