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5-Min Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

Rich, silky hot chocolate made with cocoa powder and milk, topped with fluffy whipped cream and marshmallows. Ready in under 5 minutes — no stove required.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
285
Protein
4g
5-Min Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until steaming but not boiling (about 90 seconds total).

  2. Step 2

    Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a small bowl to break up clumps.

  3. Step 3

    Add cocoa mixture to the hot milk and stir vigorously until smooth and no lumps remain.

  4. Step 4

    Top with whipped cream and a handful of marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug
  • whisk
  • small bowl
  • spoon

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