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5-Minute Homemade Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate recipe takes 5 minutes or less, 2 ingredients, and a microwave. It's a no-cook recipe that's perfect for hotel travelers, tiny-house dwellers, students in dorm rooms, and busy working people who don't want to deal with a stove.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 10 ingredients or less, 5-minute recipe, comfort, fall, family-friendly, no-cook
Servings: 1 people
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Anna Rider
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces Chocolate About 3 big squares or 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Milk Use half-and-half, a vegan milk option, or a combination
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Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients.
    Overview of all the ingredients required for 5-minute hot chocolate recipe
  • Put the chocolate in the microwave-safe mug with 1 tablespoon of milk. Heat the chocolate with the milk in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
    Overhead view of chocolate with a tablespoon of milk
  • Use a fork to stir the melted chocolate into the 1 tablespoon of warm milk until it forms a shiny, smooth paste.
    Overhead view of chocolate paste made from a tablespoon of milk and baking chocolate
  • Add the remaining cold milk to the chocolate paste. If you are adding any hot chocolate mix-ins, like vanilla extract, add them now. Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
    Overhead view of milk in a mug with instant coffee sprinkled on top
  • Remove the hot chocolate from the microwave. Stir the hot chocolate until thoroughly mixed. If you are happy with the hot chocolate, it is ready to drink. If you're finding clumps, chocolate chunks, or undissolved mix-ins, proceed to the next step.
    Overhead view of hot chocolate in a mug with a spoon mixing the chocolate
  • Microwave hot chocolate on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Monitor the hot chocolate to prevent the milk from spilling over. Stop heating the hot chocolate if it looks like the hot chocolate is boiling in the mug.
    Overhead view of hot chocolate after microwaving
  • Use a spatula to stir the hot chocolate to get rid of last-minute clumps. Add the desired hot chocolate toppings and serve.
    Overhead view of hot chocolate after stirring with a spatula to remove clumps
  • Enjoy your homemade hot chocolate!
    Overhead view of hot chocolate with blocks of chocolate, a spoon and vanilla sugar

Notes

  • Keep monitoring the hot chocolate in your microwave to ensure the milk does not spill over your mug and that the milk does not curdle. Because of how widely microwaves vary, you may need to zap your hot chocolate for less time than recommended.
  • Double the ingredients and enjoy leftover hot chocolate with instant coffee to make a quick mocha the next morning.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg