Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (could use 1/3 cup honey instead)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 + 1/2 cups whole milk* (Can use almond or coconut milk if you like)
  • 2 Tablespoons red liquid food coloring (or 2 tsps of beetroot powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Instruction

  • In medium saucepan, stir together sugar or honey and cocoa powder, then add 1/2 cup milk. Stir CONSTANTLY over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, continuing the constant stirring, for about two minutes. *Do not stop stirring or it will scorch.
  • Add remaining milk and food coloring or beetroot powder. Reduce heat to medium low and continue the constant stirring just until milk is to desired temperature - do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!