4 Ingredient Hot Chocolate

This 4 Ingredient Hot Chocolate is smooth, creamy, velvety and super easy to make. It’s the perfect recipe for the colder seasons this year! All you need is 10 minutes and 4 ingredients.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks

Keyword 10 minute recipes, 4 ingredient hot chocolate, budget friendly recipes, comfort food recipes, comforting food recipes, easy recipes, family recipes, family winter recipes, hot chocolate recipes, quick recipes, winter recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings 3

Author Laura-Ellen

Cost £0.85 per 600ml of hot chocolate

Ingredients

1½ tbsp dark cocoa powder (£0.13)
500-600 ml 500-600 ml whole-fat milk (£0.38)
2-3 tbsp brown sugar (£0.08)
2 tsp vanilla extract (£0.25)
whipped cream (optional)
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
gelatine-free marshmallows (optional)
shaved chocolate (optional)

Instructions

In a small pot, heat the milk over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until lukewarm.
Next, sprinkle in the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Put the pot back onto the heat and stir until smooth.
Continue to stir the hot chocolate over the heat for 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble not boil.
Pour into 2-3 small cups and serve with whipped cream and marshmallows