Low Fat Classic Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Indulge in a guilt-free version of your favorite comfort drink with this Low Fat Classic Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows recipe. Perfect for cozy nights, this healthier twist combines rich, unsweetened cocoa powder with low-fat milk, a pinch of salt, and a touch of vanilla extract to create a creamy, decadent treat without the extra calories. Sweetened just right with granulated sugar and finished with fluffy mini marshmallows, this hot chocolate strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and wellness. Ready in under 15 minutes and serving four, it’s an ideal choice for a family-friendly warm-up or a solo self-care evening. Whether you’re seeking a lighter dessert or a nourishing drink to beat the chill, this low-fat hot chocolate will satisfy your cravings while keeping things light.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually whisk in 3 cups of low-fat milk over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue cooking and stirring the mixture until it is hot but not boiling, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
Once the mixture is hot, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs, distributing it evenly.
Top each mug with a generous portion of mini marshmallows.
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting warmth of your low-fat classic hot chocolate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
