Chocolate milk is easy to make at home from scratch, and you don't need a bottle of chocolate syrup. This recipe is made with real cocoa powder and just a little sugar for sweetness. Both kids and adults are going to love its taste.
No Preservatives
Unlike powdered chocolate milk mixes that are filled with preservatives and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, you only need three simple ingredients for this chocolate milk recipe. You have total control over what goes into your milk.
Customize it
Every aspect of this recipe can be customized. For instance, use your favorite type of milk, whether it's dairy or an alternative like almond or soy milk. By using unsweetened cocoa powder, you can adjust the sweetness to taste with more or less sugar. You can add a little extra flavor like vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, shaved chocolate, or even add scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Super-Size It
This recipe is also easy to scale up for a big, cold, ready-to-drink batch that waits for you in the fridge. You can even warm it up to make it hot cocoa!
Tips for the Most Delicious Chocolate Milk
- Stir or shake—If you decide to refrigerate the chocolate milk, make sure to give it a good stir or shake before drinking. The cocoa powder and sugar may gravitate to the bottom, creating a "sludge."
- Scale it up—Make the chocolate milk by the half-gallon or even gallon. Increase the ingredients as needed, then blend the mixture using a regular blender instead of an immersion blender, and transfer it into a leakproof plastic pitcher. Be sure to shake the pitcher before pouring a glass.
"Quick, simple, and easy to make, this homemade chocolate milk was delightful. My only recommendations would be to increase the amount of powdered sugar and use a small whisk. More of a personal preference, but I felt the small whisk did the job just as well as the immersion blender." —Victoria Heydt
Ingredients
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12 ounces milk, any kind
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Pour 12 ounces milk (any kind) into a glass and slowly add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder while blending with an immersion blender, spoon, or a small whisk. An immersion blender or a small whisk works best because they reduce the clumping of the cocoa powder.
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Add 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar and continue to blend until mixed.
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Serve immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to drink. Enjoy.
Feeling Adventurous? Try This:
- Add ins—Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a hint of spice.
- Sugar-free—For a sugar-free version, substitute stevia for the powdered sugar. Start small and blend it in, adding more if needed to suit your taste.
- Hot chocolate—You can make hot chocolate with the same ingredients. Heat milk on low and add the cocoa powder and sugar. Stir until well blended and to the desired temperature. Serve immediately. Top it with marshmallows or whipped cream.
How to Store
Store any remaining chocolate milk refrigerated in an airtight pitcher or container and drink within 4 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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193 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 193 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 161mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 24g | |
Protein 13g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 458mg | 35% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 549mg | 12% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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