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Best Homemade Chocolate Milk Recipe

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Make rich, creamy chocolate milk from scratch using cocoa powder. This recipe is simple, quick, and tastes better than store-bought mixes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the cocoa powder and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk them together thoroughly to break up any lumps.
  2. Add about 1/4 cup of the milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until you form a smooth, thick paste or syrup. This prevents lumps when mixing with the rest of the cold milk.
  3. Pour the chocolate paste into a glass or jar. Add the remaining milk and the vanilla extract, if using.
  4. Stir or shake well until the chocolate mixture is completely dissolved and the milk is uniformly colored.
  5. Serve immediately over ice if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, heat the cocoa, sugar, and a splash of milk gently on the stove to create a quick syrup before cooling and mixing with the rest of the cold milk.
  • You can substitute the granulated sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness profile.
  • This recipe makes one large serving or two small servings. Double the ingredients for more.

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