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Gluten-Free Hot Chocolate

4 servings
This gluten-free hot chocolate is a MUST for the holiday season! It's RICH, CREAMY, and perfectly sweet. Whip some up for your next party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or add to desired sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks or shavings)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium pot or saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling).
  • Add the chocolate and whisk constantly until the chocolate is melted and the hot chocolate is totally smooth. Whisk in the vanilla extract. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE NOTES
  • Use any kind of milk you like! I particularly love gluten-free oat milk. If using dairy milk, I recommend whole milk. But if you want to reduce the fat, you can use skim or nonfat milk.
  • Use any chocolate you like! Most real chocolate is gluten-free, but be sure to check the label to confirm. My favorite brand of gluten-free chocolate is Guittard!
  • Adjust the sweetness to your liking: ¼ cup sugar is a good starting point.
  • Top with mini marshmallows, candy canes, or whipped cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 2mg