This slow cooker hot chocolate is the kind of cozy, ladle-it-into-mugs treat that practically makes itself while you go about your day. Whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk melt together with finely chopped chocolate and cocoa powder for a base that's rich, glossy, and deeply chocolatey rather than watery or thin. A touch of vanilla and a whisper of cinnamon round out the flavor, and the warm setting keeps everything at the perfect sipping temperature for hours. Since the slow cooker does all the work, there's no fussing over a stovetop pot or watching for scorched milk — just steady, low heat until it's smooth and steaming. Ladle it up with a swirl of whipped cream or a handful of marshmallows on top, and you've got a comforting, crowd-pleasing drink that's a genuinely great fit for a pregnancy-friendly kitchen. It's an easy one to keep on repeat all winter long.
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Pregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day. This recipe has roughly 21 mg per serving.
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.
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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