Low Sodium Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Total time2 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time2 hr

Slow cookers were made for lazy afternoons like this one, and this cocoa is about as cozy as it gets. Whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk melt together with finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder until the whole pot turns glossy, steaming, and impossibly smooth. A splash of vanilla and a whisper of cinnamon round out the flavor before it settles into the warm setting, ready to ladle whenever you want a mugful. It's an easy, low-effort way to keep a big batch of hot chocolate on hand for a crowd, and it fits neatly into a lower-sodium routine without any fuss. Top it with whipped cream or marshmallows and let everyone help themselves straight from the pot.

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Ingredients

8 servings

4 cups whole milk
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2 cups heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

For serving

whipped cream or marshmallows, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Whisk in the cocoa powder and salt until no dry clumps remain.
2
Add the finely chopped chocolate and stir to distribute. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, whisking once halfway through, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is steaming and smooth.

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