Description
Creamy chocolate milk elevates classic beverage with rich, smooth chocolate swirling through cold, fresh dairy. Homemade bliss brings pure indulgence to your glass, letting you savor each delightful sip of chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) milk
- 1 ounce (28 grams) sugar
- 0.35 ounces (10 grams) cocoa powder
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 grams) salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: fresh milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and optional salt.
- Transfer ingredients into a blender, ensuring precise measurements.
- Activate blender and process contents for 30-45 seconds until mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Pause blender and taste the chocolate milk, adjusting sweetness with additional sugar if required.
- Select serving glasses and carefully pour the prepared chocolate milk.
- Optional flavor enhancements can include vanilla extract, espresso powder, cinnamon, or a pinch of chili powder.
- For added indulgence, consider topping with marshmallows or whipped cream.
- To store, transfer remaining chocolate milk into an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Refrigerated chocolate milk maintains optimal quality for up to 7 days or until the milk’s expiration date.
- Alternative preparation methods include stovetop heating or microwave warming before blending.
- For a decadent variation, blend in a scoop of ice cream to create an instant chocolate milkshake.
- Ensure thorough cleaning of blender and utensils after preparation.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by gradually adding sugar and tasting to prevent over-sweetening.
- Sift cocoa powder beforehand to eliminate clumps and ensure smooth blending.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Choose dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-free versions.
- Try different chocolate intensities by adjusting cocoa powder quantity.
- Chill glasses before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent cocoa powder from settling at bottom.
- Consider using dark cocoa powder for deeper, more complex chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg