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Steamy Hot Chocolate Mix

Makes about 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) of mix

Preparation Time: 5 min

Make a batch of this simple but sensational hot chocolate mix for the weeks ahead. Enjoy a steaming mug of chocolaty goodness as a treat after a day of winter activities.

Ingredients

1 cup instant skim milk or soy milk powder 250 mL
1/3 cup granulated sugar 75 mL
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 125 mL

Instructions

Step 1
In a jar, stir together milk powder, sugar and cocoa powder until well combined. Store at room temperature for up to 2 months.

Step 2
When ready to make 1 mug of hot chocolate, bring 175 mL (3/4 cup) of skim milk or unsweetened fortified soy beverage to a boil and whisk in 45 mL (3 tbsp) of the hot chocolate mix until smooth and combined.

Tips

You can find instant skim milk powder and fortified soy milk powder at bulk and health food stores.
 
Making hot chocolate with milk delivers great bone-building benefits, especially important for teens and tweens.
 
It’s easy to reduce the sweetness to suit your taste by using less sugar.

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
per 175 mL
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 140
2%
Fat / Lipides 1 g
Saturated / saturés 0.5 g
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol 5 mg
5%
Sodium / Sodium 130 mg
9%
Carbohydrates / Glucides 26 g
8%
Fiber / Fibres 2 g
Sugars / Sucres 23 g
Protein Protéines 11 g
16%
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
0%
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
30%
Calcium / Calcium
6%
Iron / Fer
© All rights reserved. Health Canada and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2014.  Reproduced with permission from the Minister of Health, 2014. Recipe was developed by Emily Richards, P.H. Ec.

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