Best Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa Recipes

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HOT COCOA WITH ALMOND MILK



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Change up ordinary hot cocoa by stirring some dark baking cocoa into vanilla almond milk. Top it off with a plain large marshmallow or berry marshmallow creme, if you like, and add your favorite pretty sprinkles. -Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Large marshmallows or strawberry marshmallow creme, and assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and dark baking cocoa; gradually whisk in almond milk. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with large marshmallows or marshmallow creme, and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA



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This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed but it is so simple. -Hershey Food Corporation, Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Miniature marshmallows, sweetened whipped cream or cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HEALTHY HOT COCOA



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Healthy hot cocoa, great alternative to Nesquick® or other store-bought cocoa mixes. Garnish with cinnamon.

Provided by Drew

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 7m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup milk
2 teaspoons cacao powder
¼ teaspoon stevia powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cacao powder, stevia powder, and vanilla extract; stir until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 100.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

HOT COCOA WITH ALMOND MILK



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This dairy-free take on a classic compromises nothing in taste and can be made with any soy, rice, or nut milk.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 cinnamon sticks, split lengthwise
1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
2 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring milk and cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks, rinse, and reserve.
  • Whisk in cocoa, chocolate, sugar, and salt, whisking vigorously until mixture is foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 250 g

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