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Get the recipe: Kid-Requested Homemade Chocolate Milk (naturally sweetened!)

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Whipping up your very own homemade chocolate milk is as easy as 1, 2, 3! This creamy chocolatey drink hits the spot. Plus, it's made without any refined sugar, has only 4 ingredients, and is made in less than 3 minutes! So basically, it's the best thing your kids will ever have. You're welcome:)
Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Drinks
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup, agave nectar, honey, or pitted dates
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Add Ingredients: to a blender, add the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  • Blend: on medium-high speed, blend for 30-60 seconds or until the chocolate milk is completely smooth.
  • Enjoy: Pour into a glass and serve!

Notes

Age: 1+ years
Milk Notes: you can use whole milk or any plain unsweetened plant-based milk, such as soy, almond, coconut, etc.
Add-Ins: feel free to add in a pinch of sea salt, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, or even a drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter. 
How to Store: Homemade chocolate milk should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a good shake or stir to re-mix any cocoa powder that may have settled to the bottom of the container before serving.
Cooking with Kids
You can easily have your kids help you make this flavored milk.

Toddlers

    • Toddlers can help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender.
    • They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
    • Have them pour their milk into their cup. 

Kids

    • You can pretty much let older kids make this recipe by themselves. 
    • They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
    • Have them pour the chocolate milk into their own cup as well as a second cup for you!

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