Milk-based hot chocolate

Milk-based hot chocolate is a rich, creamy beverage made by heating milk and blending it with cocoa powder or melted chocolate, often sweetened with sugar and sometimes flavored with vanilla. It is a comforting drink enjoyed worldwide, particularly popular in Europe and the Americas during colder months.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the milk and added sugars, providing a good source of calcium and some protein, with a rough calorie range of 150-300 per serving depending on preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Selenium	8 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of winter comfort foods and has historical roots in ancient Mesoamerican chocolate drinks, while nutritionally, it offers a quick energy boost and can be a soothing source of warmth and relaxation.