Single Serve Hot Chocolate Fast
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of this quick and easy Single Serve Hot Chocolate recipe, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in mere minutes. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract, this creamy delight comes together in just 5 minutes using your microwave. Customize it with your favorite milk or milk alternative, and top it off with whipped cream or marshmallows for a cozy, café-style treat right at home. With its simple prep, minimal cleanup, and single-serving size, this recipe is the ultimate go-to for a quick chocolate fix on chilly days.
Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Premium sports nutrition and supplements at the best prices since 1999.
Over 25 years of sports nutrition excellence
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Pour 2-3 tablespoons of milk (from the 1 cup) into the mug. Stir into a thick, smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps of cocoa powder.
Add the remaining milk and stir thoroughly to fully combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Remove the mug and stir to make sure the heat is evenly distributed.
Microwave again for 1-2 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir, until the hot chocolate is warmed to your desired temperature.
Stir in 0.25 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added richness.
Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for extra indulgence, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% | |
*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.
