Hot Chocolate Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients (Home-prepared only)
2 cups whole milk (or your choice of milk, homemade preferred)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened, homemade or unsweetened)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (can be homemade or regular)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional for richer taste)
1/4 cup water (to dissolve cocoa powder)
🕒 Total Preparation Time
10–12 minutes total
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 8–10 minutes
🥄 Step-by-Step Preparation (with calories)
Step 1: Prepare the Cocoa Mixture
In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Add 1/4 cup of water and stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
Calories:
Cocoa powder: ~24 kcal
Sugar: ~96 kcal
Salt: negligible
Total: ~120 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 2: Heat Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, pour 2 cups of milk and heat over medium heat.
Add the heavy cream if using. Stir occasionally until the milk is warm but not boiling.
Calories:
Milk: ~150 kcal (for whole milk)
Heavy cream (optional): ~52 kcal
Total: ~150–202 kcal
Time: 3–4 minutes
Step 3: Combine the Cocoa with Milk
Slowly add the cocoa mixture to the warm milk while stirring constantly.
Stir until fully combined, and the mixture is smooth and hot.
Calories:
No additional calories (since you’ve added cocoa and sugar earlier).
Time: 2 minutes
Step 4: Add Vanilla and Final Stir
Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (if using) for extra flavor.
Stir well, then remove from heat.
Calories:
Vanilla extract: ~12 kcal
Total: ~12 kcal
Time: 1 minute
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and serve immediately.
Optional: Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired (not included in calorie count).
Calories: No additional (if no garnishes are used)
Time: 1 minute
🔢 Total Calorie Count (Whole Serving)
~282 kcal (for 2 cups, based on whole milk and optional cream)
Calories per serving (1 cup) = ~141 kcal