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Classic Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Real chocolate melted into hot milk, with a pinch of salt and a spoonful of vanilla. A warm hug in a mug.

YBy the Yetmos editors · Updated October 2026
Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves 2
Classic Stovetop Hot Chocolate — illustration

Ingredients

Tick them off as you go. Quantities are for 2 servings.

Method

  1. HeatWarm the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Do not boil.

  2. MeltWhisk in the cocoa, sugar and salt, then the chopped chocolate until completely melted and smooth.

  3. FinishStir in the vanilla and pour into mugs.

  4. TopTop with marshmallows or whipped cream.

Editor’s tip. A little cocoa powder plus real chocolate gives depth and a rounder body than either one alone.

Nutrition per serving

330Calories
10 gProtein
36 gCarbs
17 gFat
3 gFiber

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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hot chocolatewinterkid-friendlyvegetariandessert drink

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