It's super simple to make Homemade Hot Chocolate and it's so much better than a mix! You're really just a few minutes away from a 'coffee shop' worthy mug to cozy up with. As a bonus, homemade hot chocolate is so much richer with chocolate flavor. And you can pile on the whipped cream or marshmallows to your heart's content.
Whisk together the cocoa powder and maple syrup until no lumps remain. Start with less maple syrup, and add to taste at the end.
Add the milk of choice and bring the mixture barely to a simmer over medium heat whisking constantly.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla, sea salt, and chopped chocolate. Whisk constantly to combine. Or carefully blend in a blender.
Ladle or pour into mugs, and top with any and all toppings to enjoy!
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Notes
My top recommendations are whole milk, half and half, and canned coconut milk mixed with water. You can use almond milk or any other milk you'd like, but they won't be quite as creamy.The nutrition facts were calculated without the whipped cream or marshmallows.