With a homemade hot chocolate recipe that uses honey instead of refined sugar, you can turn cold winter evenings into warm and enjoyable hours!

As you well know, winter months offer fewer activity options compared to other seasons. However, enjoying this beautiful season in the warm atmosphere of your home with your loved ones is priceless. Especially if you’ve grabbed your blankets and chosen a gripping movie, nothing can spoil your pleasure! And a sweet surprise to accompany this pleasure wouldn't be bad at all, right?

Would you like to add both excitement and flavor to your evening by trying to make hot chocolate at home? Moreover, by choosing honey instead of refined sugar as a sweetener, you can turn your hot chocolate into a more beneficial food. So, now it's time to get started on making hot chocolate!

1. ABOUT MAKING HOT CHOCOLATE…

Servings: 2 people

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Materials:

• Small Pot

• Whisk

• Glass or mug

Ingredients:

• Balparmak Strained Flower Honey (2 tablespoons)

• Milk (2 cups)

• Cocoa Powder (3-4 tablespoons)

• Cinnamon [2 sticks (optional)]

• Marshmallows [2-4 pieces (optional)]

2. EITHER FIT OR INTENSELY SWEET…

The calorie content of hot chocolate can vary greatly depending on the ingredients. Many factors are involved, from the milk and cocoa you choose to the sweetener and additional ingredients. The calorie count of diet hot chocolate prepared with skim milk, raw cocoa, and honey can be stated as approximately 170 per serving.

3. HOW TO MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE?

You can make bitter hot chocolate using a large amount of raw cocoa powder, or if you prefer, you can make delicious white hot chocolate by choosing white cocoa powder. If you've made the most suitable choice according to your taste, now all that's left is to roll up your sleeves and get to work…

3.1. Preparation Phase

• Pour the milk into a small pot and add the cocoa powder.

• Stir the cocoa milk well and bring it to a boil, then let it cool.

• When the hot chocolate reaches a drinkable temperature, add Balparmak Strained Flower Honey and continue stirring.

3.2. Serving Phase

• Divide the hot chocolate into the cups you will be serving.

• Then, add cinnamon sticks or marshmallows, depending on your preference.

• Finally, you can add more cocoa powder or honey on top of the hot chocolate.

This recipe will be one of your favorite options not only in winter but whenever you crave something sweet… Enjoy your meal!