Chocolate Bar Hot Chocolate

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With full-size chocolate bars leftover from Halloween, I wanted to use some up and decided to try to make hot chocolate out of one. The result was fabulous!

Submitted by Duckball
Updated on September 8, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 1 (1.55 ounce) bar milk chocolate, chopped

  • ⅔ cup milk, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead shot of ingredients measured out in glass bowls and measuring cups

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  2. Place chocolate pieces in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add milk and whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and well blended, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cinnamon. Remove from heat; add more milk if desired. Serve in a mug.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
16g Fat
35g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 284mg 22%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 412mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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