hot cocoa Recipe Video

Growing up in Jersey, I always looked forward to the first big snow fall of the year. There was nothing better than being stuck in the house and having no other choice than to relax and spend some "quality time" with the family. But I must say, once the snow fall was over I was always eager to jump outside and help my Dad do the shoveling. It wasn't so much the shoveling that excited me, but the idea of how much better that hot cocoa would taste after all that hard work! This recipe is my favorite, it's so much better than the packaged stuff and just as easy...so go ahead and give it a try and don't forget to let me know what ya think!!

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min

Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexHealthyServings2

CuisineAmericanCourseBeverage

SpecialityChristmas, HolidaysInterest GroupKids, Quick

Ingredients

	Cocoa powder	5 Tablespoon
	Sugar	3 Tablespoon
	Salt	1 Pinch
	Vanilla extract	1 Teaspoon
	Hot water	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
	Vanilla soy milk	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Marshmallows	2 Large
	Cinnamon sticks	2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 339 Calories from Fat 82

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g14.5%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g17.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 269.1 mg11.2%

Total Carbohydrates 67 g22.5%

Dietary Fiber 15 g59.9%

Sugars 37.4 g

Protein 16 g31%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 0.13%

Calcium 13.1% Iron 38.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, salt and vanilla in a small saucepan. Add hot water and whisk until paste has formed.
2. Turn heat on medium low, and whisk in milk. Heat to just below a boil.
3. Serve in your favorite mug with marshmallow and cinnamon stick!