Homemade Chocolate Milk Recipe

8 cups whole or 2% milk, divided

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or more, for richer chocolate taste

½ cup granulated sugar or maple syrup, or more if you want it sweeter

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch (optional), for a slightly thicker and smoother texture

In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cornstarch (if using).
Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until completely smooth.
Cook over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Whisk in 1 more cup cold milk to cool slightly.
Pour into a large pitcher with remaining 6 cups milk. Whisk, blend, or shake very well until combined.
Chill until cold. Shake before serving.
Store covered in the refrigerator until the milk’s expiration date. Shake before each use.

Course🍹Beverage

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥤Beverage

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m