Here's how you can make hot chocolate at home easily

Here's how you can make hot chocolate at home easily

Image Source : Freepik National Hot Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on January 31. It is a day dedicated to the beloved beverage that not only tastes good but also has health benefits. Know how you can make hot chocolate at home easily.

National Hot Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on January 31. It is a day dedicated to the beloved beverage that not only tastes good but also has health benefits. Know how you can make hot chocolate at home easily.

Image Source : Freepik Choose your base liquid: Use milk (whole, skim or even plant-based milk) for a creamy texture or go with water for a lighter version. Heat it up on the stove or in the microwave until it’s warm but not boiling.

Choose your base liquid: Use milk (whole, skim or even plant-based milk) for a creamy texture or go with water for a lighter version. Heat it up on the stove or in the microwave until it’s warm but not boiling.

Image Source : Freepik Pick your chocolate: You can use cocoa powder for a lighter, more traditional hot chocolate or melt chocolate bars (dark, milk or a mix) for a richer, more indulgent drink. If you're using cocoa powder, about 2 tablespoons per cup is good.

Pick your chocolate: You can use cocoa powder for a lighter, more traditional hot chocolate or melt chocolate bars (dark, milk or a mix) for a richer, more indulgent drink. If you're using cocoa powder, about 2 tablespoons per cup is good.

Image Source : Freepik Sweetener: Add sugar, honey or any sweetener of your choice. About 1–2 teaspoons of sugar for every cup of milk should be good but adjust according to your preference.

Sweetener: Add sugar, honey or any sweetener of your choice. About 1–2 teaspoons of sugar for every cup of milk should be good but adjust according to your preference.

Image Source : Freepik Mix well: Whisk the cocoa powder or melted chocolate into the warm milk until it’s combined well. You can do it with a small whisk or spoon! If you're using cocoa powder, make sure it dissolves fully to avoid any clumps.

Mix well: Whisk the cocoa powder or melted chocolate into the warm milk until it’s combined well. You can do it with a small whisk or spoon! If you're using cocoa powder, make sure it dissolves fully to avoid any clumps.

Image Source : Freepik Pinch of flavour: For extra flavour, add a pinch of salt, vanilla extract or cinnamon powder. Top it with whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings.

Pinch of flavour: For extra flavour, add a pinch of salt, vanilla extract or cinnamon powder. Top it with whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings.

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