Today is another delicious page on my website - I will tell you how to cook cocoa from powder in milk or water at home and share recipes for a great drink. There is an immutable truth: a hearty breakfast is the key to a successful day. And if it is also tasty, then there will be no price for it! And of course, when we say breakfast, coffee first pops into our heads. But even, even the most delicious one sometimes wants to be replaced with something. And a miracle comes to our aid - a drink of cocoa.

The history of making a delicious drink is so long ago that it boggles the mind. Even before our era, 1,500 years ago, the Indians of Central America prepared a thick, spicy drink from cocoa beans. It was a ritual drink of the Mayan and Aztec Indians, helping them, as they believed, gain wisdom, longevity and strength.

The Indians made cocoa thick and not sweet, and they appreciated not the taste, but useful qualities in it. They drank, by the way, always cold. Hot peppers and grains of maize were added, and then the drink was poured from one bowl to another for a long time until it frothed.

Of the Europeans, Columbus was the first to taste the drink, but his fellow countrymen did not appreciate the taste. And only in 1519, the conquistador Hernando Cortez was able to convince the Spanish nobility of the benefits of cocoa and the nobility of taste. At first, the drink began to be brewed and consumed hot, chili peppers soon disappeared, but sugar, cinnamon and nuts were added instead.

By the way, thanks to the experiments of European chefs with the preparation of cocoa drinks, we now have chocolates, sweets with chocolate filling and a variety of drinks.

Cocoa powder

To cook cocoa powder at home, you must first learn how to choose the right powder. Instant cocoa powder is the most popular in our stores. For cooking, just throw a spoon in hot water, and the drink is ready. But you can often find a substitute for a natural product, so be careful and carefully read the composition of the powder.

• Sometimes you can find natural cocoa powder, but it, unlike instant cocoa, requires mandatory cooking.
• A high-quality powder, if rubbed with your fingers, does not crumble with dust, completely, and some remains on your fingers.
• The grinding should be the finest, into powder, without the slightest grains.
• Choose any dish for cooking. You can cook in a saucepan or in a pot, it does not affect the taste, and the process will not change.

Some cocoa connoisseurs will tell you that the drink is good on its own, without any embellishments. Perhaps they are right, but I am a lover of new taste sensations.

Additives to the drink:

The classic recipe does not involve additives. But no one will forbid us to diversify the taste of our favorite drink. In cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanillin are appropriate - they will give joy to the soul, and vigor to the body. Gourmets put finely chopped bananas or peaches in a ready-made drink, decorate on top. (be sure to read the recipes in another article). There are options for cooking with cocoa powder with the addition of coffee and with fruit broth.

Cocoa in milk - a classic recipe

Of course, product powder and milk are the most common duo! The recipe I proposed is considered classic. Watch your figure - be sure to dilute the milk with water.

You will need:

• Powder - 2 tsp
• Sugar to taste.
• Milk - 250 ml.

Step by step recipe:

1. 1. Take a small saucepan or pot, pour milk into it. Heat milk to a boil.
2. 2. Pour powder into milk and stir everything well, leaving no lumps.
3. If you want to add ground cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg to cocoa, now is the time and do not forget about sugar.
4. 5. Bring the resulting drink to a boil.
5. Your favorite drink is ready.

Powdered cocoa with condensed milk - recipe

Gourmet recipe. First, dilute the condensed milk with boiling water, and then proceed in the usual way. Do not put sugar right away, try it first, and add, if not enough.

Cocoa recipe - mocha

An option for preparing a delicious drink brewed in milk or water.

• Mix a tablespoon of powder with a teaspoon of instant coffee, plus a pinch of nutmeg. Pour in a glass of cold water and stir the ingredients.
• Let it boil very slowly. You can add cream here, or cook with milk instead of water.

Cook cocoa without milk

Love to experiment - I advise you to cook cocoa without milk, in fruit broth.

• In the evening, prepare a regular fruit compote from your favorite fruits. When it is infused, strain and cook according to the classic recipe.

By the way, there is another option for cocoa without milk for those who do not like and cannot tolerate this product - in soy milk.

Soy milk cocoa recipe

Soy milk is a wonderful alternative to making cocoa powder without milk. Cook according to a traditional recipe, but with observance of small nuances:

• Put sugar immediately in cold milk.
• Heat the milk very slowly.
• Boil - remove from heat.

Let's boil cocoa on water

You can brew a magic drink in water, just take into account some of the nuances of preparation. A drink is usually brewed in water to reduce calorie content. But you can, to make it a bit tastier, dilute milk with water in a 1 to 1 ratio.

There are two options for making cocoa in water.

The first is when cocoa is added to cold water, and the second is when the powder is added to boiling water. The method is associated with lumps. Everyone gets rid of them in their own way. But the first method is not correct - with prolonged heat treatment, the drink turns out to be not so aromatic, and its benefits are much less.

But if you add the powder directly to boiling water, lumps will not form. The main thing is to stir quickly and thoroughly.

And, of course, pay attention to the quality of the cocoa. The requirements for cocoa powder prepared in water are much higher. It must be fresh, completely natural - without the addition of extraneous additives.

Necessary:

• Powder - 2-3 tsp.
• Sugar to taste.
• Water - 250 ml.

1. Boil the water in a small saucepan or turkey.
2. Pour in powder and sugar. Stir well.
3. Bring to a boil and turn off.
4. You can add some milk and cream to the cup.

Hot cocoa chocolate - recipe

Cocoa and hot chocolate are two names for the same drink. Only classic cocoa is brewed according to a simpler recipe, while chocolate offers some gastronomic delights. He has many fans all over the world and recipes for cooking, with them you can follow the link.

Ingredients:

• Cream 10% - 0.5 tbsp.
• Milk - 3.5 tbsp.
• Water - 1/3 tbsp.
• Powder - 1/3 tbsp.
• Sugar - ¾ tbsp.
• Salt is on the tip of the knife.
• Vanilla extract to taste.

Step-by-step hot chocolate recipe:

1. First, pour water into a saucepan and boil it.
2. While the water is boiling, combine the dry ingredients - cocoa, sugar and salt.
3. When the water boils, pour the dry mixture into it and stir thoroughly. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
4. Now that the sugar has dissolved, pour in the milk and cream. Wait for them to heat up, but do not bring to a boil.
5. Turn off heat and add vanilla extract.
6. Pour into cups. Do not serve the chocolate right away; it should cool slightly.
7. If you want, decorate with marshmallows, chocolate chips and cinnamon.

Many people forget about a great drink. And in vain! It, the composition is rich in various trace elements and vitamins, gives vigor, but does not contain caffeine, with hypertension a huge plus. Moreover, cocoa reduces blood pressure. It has a beneficial effect on our skin and hair, strengthens blood vessels and heart. I wrote about everything in my article about the benefits of a noble drink, read it without fail.

In addition, it is well known that the product contains substances that contribute to the production of the hormone of joy - serotonin. So they are good at treating bad mood and blues. The pluses include the fact that it gives a feeling of satiety.

Personally, I brew my favorite drink when I'm not in a very good mood, and there is no one to complain to - I am healing and relaxing. During my diet, the drink helps me cope with depression and hunger. Obviously, I don’t put sugar, but it doesn’t spoil the taste of the drink.

And they say they get smarter from cocoa. And I think ... why am I ...

I found the last recipe for making cocoa from powder in milk on the Internet - watch the video. I tried it and was satisfied. May it be good for you too, my dears. With love ... Galina Nekrasova.