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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
Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows & Cocoa Dust
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour milk into a mug. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until steaming but not boiling.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a small bowl until no lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Add cocoa mixture and vanilla to the hot milk. Whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy.

  4. Step 4

    Top with a generous handful of marshmallows. Dust with additional cocoa powder.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while marshmallows are still melting.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug
  • small bowl
  • whisk

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