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Malted milk hot chocolate in a grey mug with whipped cream and snowman marshmallows.

Decadent Malted Milk Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy, and decadent malted milk hot chocolate is the hot chocolate you didn't know you needed. Malted milk powder is mixed in to add richness and body and takes the chocolate flavor to the next level.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • small sauce pan and whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup diced bittersweet chocolate, or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant espresso granules
  • 4 teaspoon malted milk powder see notes in post

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Using a whisk, stir until the chocolate is melted, the ingredients are fully blended and bubbles form just at the edges (do not bring to a full boil), about 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This recipe yields 8 ounces (1 cup) of hot chocolate. Use the serving slides in the recipe card to adjust servings if you are making more than one. 

Nutrition*

Serving: 8 ouncesCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 61.9gProtein: 14.4gFat: 29.9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 58.3gCalcium: 452mgIron: 2mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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