Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Christmas Holiday Recipes Christmas Drink Recipes Christmas Non-alcoholic Drink Recipes Healthy Hot Chocolate Be the first to rate & review! This healthier cup of hot chocolate uses low-fat milk, natural cocoa powder and just enough sugar to sweeten things up without going overboard on calories. As an added bonus, the milk provides a healthy serving of protein and calcium, which you won't get from sugar-loaded powdered hot-chocolate mixes prepared using water. Spice it up with an add-in like orange zest, cinnamon or vanilla for a delicious twist on this classic treat. By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., RD Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Calcium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon natural, unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup low-fat milk, warmed to steaming Add-ins like orange zest and ground cloves; ground cardamom and vanilla extract; or chili powder and ground cinnamon (optional) Directions Combine cocoa powder and sugar in a mug; swirl in warmed milk. Add in one of the flavor additions, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 164 Calories 3g Fat 28g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 164 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 25g Added Sugars 13g 26% Protein 0g 1% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Vitamin A 478IU 10% Folate 14mcg 3% Sodium 109mg 5% Calcium 312mg 24% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 54mg 13% Potassium 448mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved