Description
A rich and cozy chocolate drink with a smooth cocoa base and a warm almond-inspired flavor, finished with fluffy whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking continuously to keep the mixture smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture gently, stirring often, until hot but not boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the almond extract and vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into warmed mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and finish with a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Heat the milk slowly to prevent scorching.
- Add the almond extract at the end to keep the flavor fragrant.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg