Brrr it's Cold! Warm Up From the Inside Out This Winter By Making Some Home-Made Cocoa
What's Up?
It is freezing cold outside and you come inside from school or playing with your friends, and you want something to warm you up. Make some home made cocoa, get warm, and relax. Make enough to share with your family and friends.
Idea
Home made cocoa can be delicious. You have the option to make it many different ways, with different flavorings, or toppings. Make it to suit your taste, or for your friends. Invite your friends over for cocoa while you play video games, talk, or play.
How Does It Help?
Nutrition
Milk is a very good source of calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and protein while not being high in calories. 8 ounces of milk ranges from 90 to 150 calories, depending on the % of milk fat.
Fat/Free Skim Milk -- 90 calories and 0 grams of fat
2% Milk -- 120 calories and 5 grams of fat
Whole Milk -- 150 calories and 8 grams of fat
Supplies Needed
Saucepan
Measuring Spoon
Measuring Cup
Ingredients for Recipe
Parent(s)
Your child might need help or supervision with this project, depending on their age and skill level.
Safety Tips
Permission
Please get your parent(s) permission prior to starting this project.
Stove
Please be careful when using the stove, as items will be hot.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup of cold water
3 cups of milk
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
3 tablespoons of sugar
Directions
Mix sugar and the cocoa in the saucepan. Make sure all the lumps are out.
Add cold water and mix well. Put saucepan on medium fire and boil about 1 minute.
Turn down the stove to medium/warm, and add the milk. Bring to boil slowly stirring frequently.
Variations
Add the following to your hot cocoa for a different flavor or fun burst of zest
- Marshmallow Fluff (Add at the end of cooking so it melts.)
- Marshmallows or Whip Cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint flavoring (or a peppermint candy)
- 1 teaspoon of almond flavoring
- Chocolate Chips on Top (for added chocolate flavor)
