How to Make Chocolate Milk from Cocoa

Reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur

Last Updated: March 10, 2024

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Out of chocolate syrup but still want that sweet snack? Cocoa powder is the answer. Making chocolate milk from cocoa powder is just as easy as stirring in your favorite chocolate sauce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (25 grams) white sugar (granulated)
2 tablespoons (10 grams) cocoa powder
Milk or powdered milk mix

Things You Should Know

Add two tablespoons of sugar and cocoa powder into a saucepan and create a lumpy paste using milk.
Turn your stovetop on "low" and stir constantly until there are no more lumps.
Add your mixture to milk and stir.

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An actual measuring spoon is good, but a regular spoon will work as well. Spoon two tablespoons each of sugar and cocoa powder into a saucepan. Start out with equal amounts of each and you can adjust.
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- 1. Repeat step one (using a microwave safe mug instead of a saucepan)
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- 3. Take your mug out and stir your mixture.
- 4. Microwave one or two more times (stirring in between) or until there are no more lumps.
- 5. Finish off by stirring in the rest of your milk.

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We have to use hot milk or cold?

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Either one would work, but the cocoa will blend more easily into hot milk.

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Could I mix a small amount of cocoa and milk with hot water, and then just top it off with milk?

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Yes you could, as long as the cocoa and milk powder have dissolved well in the hot water before you add the milk.

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Can I also blend it with coconut oil/water instead of milk at the beginning?

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Yes. This will make for some new and interesting flavors.

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If you're diabetic, use sugar free cocoa mix with Splenda and cold milk.

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Using a whisk will help break up any clumps.

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If you're making chocolate milk for more than one person, just use equal parts of sugar and cocoa power and adjust to taste.

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Chill your glasses in the fridge before serving! This will make your chocolate milk even more cold and chilled.
Top off your chocolate milk with a few marshmallows.

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