Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

This simplest hot chocolate recipe contains zero refined sugar; instead, you will taste the naturally sweet maple syrup and vanilla extract.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Step 2

Place maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla into a mug. Pour in 1/3 of the hot milk and stir well. Add remaining hot milk.