Vanilla Mocha Hot Cocoa

Name: Vanilla Mocha Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups whole milk ((or nut milk)); 1/3 cup real maple syrup; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped ((I like to use 72% dark)); 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp instant coffee powder; 1 pinch flaky salt; whipped cream, for serving; grated nutmeg or cinnamon ((optional))

Steamed milk, sweet chocolate, hints of coffee, and spiced with real vanilla. Requires just 6 simple ingredients, takes only minutes to make, and isn't loaded with sugar...making this a delicious festive option to be enjoyed by all! 

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 4

Ingredients

4 servings

4 1/2 cups whole milk ((or nut milk))
1/3 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped ((I like to use 72% dark))
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
1 pinch flaky salt
whipped cream, for serving
grated nutmeg or cinnamon ((optional))

Instructions

1. Add the milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, chocolate, vanilla, coffee powder, and pinch of salt to a large pot. Place the pot over medium low heat until the milk is scalding, but not boiling. Be sure to stir the pot often to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom and burning.2. Once the hot cocoa is steaming, ladle into mugs and dollop with whipped cream. Drink and enjoy!
1. Add the milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, chocolate, vanilla, coffee powder, and pinch of salt to the bowl of your crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm until ready to serve, up to 2 more hours. 2. Ladle into mugs and dollop with whipped cream. Drink and enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

670kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1334.00

Per Serving
$334.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2668.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
whole milk	2 cups	$22.00
real maple syrup	0.3333333333333333 cup	$207.00
unsweetened cocoa powder	0.25 cup	$696.00
semi-sweet or dark chocolate	6 oz	$158.00
vanilla extract	1 tbsp	$229.00
instant coffee powder	1 tbsp	$2.00
pinch flaky salt	1	$20.00
whipped cream	-	-
grated nutmeg or cinnamon	-	-