Chocolate Milk Recipe
Make Chocolate Milk Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chocolate Milk
Method
Chocolate Milk
Make chocolate syrup
In a small bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Add the hot water and whisk vigorously until you have a smooth, lump-free paste/syrup. Stir in the pinch of salt and the vanilla extract. The hot water helps dissolve the cocoa and sugar and intensifies chocolate flavor.
Mix thoroughly
Whisk or stir the milk and chocolate syrup together until fully combined and slightly frothy. If you prefer colder chocolate milk, add a couple of ice cubes or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes. Alternatively, for a very smooth result, blend on low speed for 10–15 seconds in a handheld or countertop blender.
Serve
Pour the chocolate milk into two glasses. If desired, top each glass with a tablespoon of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes & variations
To make a richer drink, substitute part or all of the whole milk with 2% or reduced-sugar chocolate milk, or use half-and-half (reduce quantity to 1 cup milk + 1 cup half-and-half). For a vegan version, use almond, oat, or soy milk and replace sugar with maple syrup to taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.