Low Sodium Creamy Classic Hot Chocolate
Warm up your day with a mug of Low Sodium Creamy Classic Hot Chocolate—a rich and velvety twist on the timeless winter favorite, crafted with mindful ingredients. This recipe combines whole milk, a splash of heavy cream, and a generous dose of unsweetened cocoa powder to create a luxurious base, while low sodium chocolate chips melt into the mix for extra depth of flavor. Sweetened with just the right touch of sugar and enhanced by a hint of vanilla, this hot chocolate is both indulgent and heart-friendly without compromising on taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for cozy nights, it’s served with a dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for a café-worthy finish. Whether you’re looking for a low sodium treat or simply craving a creamy indulgence, this recipe hits the spot.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Low sodium chocolate chips
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional, low sodium)
- 0 for garnish Whipped cream
- 0 for garnish Dark chocolate shavings
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and optional salt until well combined.
Step 2
Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream into the saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to whisk frequently as the mixture heats up. Avoid boiling.
Step 4
Once the mixture is hot, stir in the vanilla extract and low sodium chocolate chips.
Step 5
Continue to stir until the chocolate chips have fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the sweetness or add a dash more low sodium salt if desired.
Step 7
Serve the hot chocolate immediately, garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1106.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1723.8 |
| Total Fat 102.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 213.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 620.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 199.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 116.0g | |
| Protein 52.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 325.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1095.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3205.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories