Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows & Cocoa Dust
Rich, silky hot chocolate topped with fluffy marshmallows and a cocoa powder finish. Ready in under 5 minutes — no stove required, just a microwave and a mug.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup marshmallows
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Pour milk into a mug. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until steaming but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
- 3
Add cocoa mixture and vanilla to the hot milk. Whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy.
- 4
Top with a generous handful of marshmallows. Dust with additional cocoa powder.
- 5
Serve immediately while marshmallows are still melting.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug
- small bowl
- whisk
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