Old-Fashioned Hot Cocoa

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 1 Cuisine: American

Warm up with this classic hot cocoa featuring rich chocolate flavor and creamy milk, perfect for cozy evenings or satisfying sweet cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cocoa
  • 1 c milk

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and cocoa together in a microwave-safe mug.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of milk; stir well to combine.
  3. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
  4. Remove and stir well.
  5. Add remaining milk and heat in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
  6. Remove and stir again.
  7. Add marshmallows, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

247 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 8.8g 11% DV
Carbs 36.4g 13% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 87mg 4% DV
Potassium 752.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 139mg 11% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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