Pregnancy Friendly Classic Mocha Hot Chocolate
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2 servings
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Ingredient notePregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day, and one serving of this uses about half of it - roughly 75 mg. Have just one serving and skip other caffeinated drinks that day.
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup water
- 2 oz (about 2 shots) freshly brewed espresso
Ingredient notePregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day, and one serving of this uses about half of it - roughly 75 mg. Have just one serving and skip other caffeinated drinks that day.
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the mixture forms a smooth, glossy paste and just begins to bubble at the edges, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Pour in the milk and whisk to combine. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges — do not let it boil, about 4–5 minutes.
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