Homemade Chocolate Milk Recipe
Learn how to make chocolate milk from scratch with this quick and easy recipe the whole family will love. Ready in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients, it's a creamy, delicious drink kids and adults can't get enough of!
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 166kcal
Cost: 3
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups whole or 2% milk , divided
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder , or more, for richer chocolate taste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup , or more if you want it sweeter
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional) , for a slightly thicker and smoother texture
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cornstarch (if using).1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup , 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until completely smooth.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Whisk in 1 more cup cold milk to cool slightly.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour into a large pitcher with remaining 6 cups milk. Whisk, blend, or shake very well until combined.
- Chill until cold. Shake before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until the milk’s expiration date. Shake before each use.
Notes
Yield: About 9 cups. Serving Size: 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg
