Low Sodium Classic Hot Cocoa
Warm up with a comforting mug of Low Sodium Classic Hot Cocoa, a heart-healthy twist on the timeless favorite. Perfect for chilly days or an indulgent treat, this recipe uses unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and creamy low sodium milk to create a rich yet balanced chocolate experience. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract and optional ground cinnamon, this drink is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Whether you're watching your sodium intake or simply craving a velvety cup of cocoa, this recipe proves that simplicity can still lead to irresistible satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cups Low sodium milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer. This should take about 2 minutes.
Add low sodium milk slowly to the saucepan while continuing to stir.
Increase the heat slightly and heat the mixture until it is hot, but do not let it boil.
Once hot, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in vanilla extract and, if using, ground cinnamon.
Pour hot cocoa into mugs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*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.
