Hot Chocolate with Water (Cocoa Powder)
Out of everything and wondering if you can make a warm cup of hot chocolate with water? This basic recipe keeps things simple and uses cocoa powder.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, ⅓ cup hot water, and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, and stir in the water, making sure it doesn't boil.
- Remove the hot cocoa from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour into mugs and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
