I hear you. “Real hot chocolate uses real chocolate.” Fine. Be that way. But let’s talk about your convenience threshold.
Making hot chocolate from scratch involves chopping chocolate, heating cream, and waiting. You know what doesn’t? Pouring. That’s it. Just pouring.
Think of chocolate milk as the instant ramen of hot chocolate. It’s not gourmet, but it’s good. And sometimes, good is exactly what we need.
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Here’s where it gets fun. Heat your chocolate milk on the stove in a small pot. Add a pinch of chili powder for heat. Spicy hot chocolate, anyone?
Or stir in a tablespoon of peanut butter while it warms. The PB melts, creating a Reese’s cup situation. Dangerously good.
And for the love of all that is holy, add a splash of vanilla extract. It tricks your brain into thinking you baked something yourself.
