Hot Malted Chocolate

There’s nothing better on a cold day than a steaming mug of rich hot chocolate. Malted milk powder adds a nice touch to this yummy version.

Hot Malted Chocolate

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup malted milk powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form.
  • 3. Whisk chocolate chips and milk powder into milk until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla. Pour into mugs. Spoon whipped cream over the top.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 578 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.