Flavored Chocolate Chip Hot Cocoa Recipe

Easy Hot Cocoa Made with Chocolate Chips

Simple chocolate chip hot cocoa is easy to make, but when you add delicious flavored syrup the warm drink is extra special.

We usually think of adding a pump or two of flavored syrup to a cup of coffee, but they are quite good in hot chocolate, too.

And, they are especially good in this homemade cocoa made from milk and chocolate chips, instead of a powdered mix.

This is a caramel macchiato hot cocoa, but you can add other flavors to suit your taste.

Milk

Whole milk or even a mix of milk and cream will give you a creamy mug of hot chocolate.

However, any type of milk you prefer can be used for this recipe.

Today, I used fat free milk, since that is what we had in the refrigerator and the cocoa was excellent.

Chocolate Chips

Milk chocolate chips are my first choice for hot cocoa.

These Hershey’s Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Chips melted quickly and gave great flavor to the warm beverage.

I’ve also used other brands that were good, too.

Jordan’s Skinny Syrup

When you want flavors without added calories, Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has you covered.

Skinny Syrup comes in a wide variety of flavors, and many of them are amazing added to hot chocolate.

The mixes are all kosher, gluten-free, diabetic friendly and keto friendly and the syrups have zero calories, zero carbs and zero sugar.

These four flavors are good in cocoa, but you are welcome to try others, too.

Caramel Macchiato
French Toast
Butter Pecan
Vanilla Chai

What flavors would you like to try in hot chocolate?

Hot Chocolate Garnish

Today, I went with simple mini marshmallows in our hot cocoa.

Other days, we’ll top our mug with whipped cream.

Sprinkles or a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg are fun, too.

Of course, you can top your hot chocolate however you’d like.