Healthy Hot Chocolate

Name: Healthy Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

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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

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164	Calories
3g	Fat
28g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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.