How To Make Chocolate Milk
Learn How To Make Chocolate Milk using a rich homemade syrup that makes this the BEST chocolate milk you will ever have!
Treat yourself to another exceptionally delicious glass of milk by also trying my Homemade Strawberry Milk or this warm Angel Milk that went crazy on TikTok!
Once you learn How To Make Chocolate milk with this easy homemade chocolate syrup recipe, you’ll never make it any other way again! The syrup alone is the reason this recipe is the absolute best!
Without it, your milk would just be ordinary. But instead, this recipe gives you ice-cold chocolate milk that’s rich, creamy, and deliciously chocolaty!
Both kids AND adults will be begging for this chocolate milk!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Rich, chocolaty goodness. Make it as chocolaty as you want by adjusting the amount of syrup!
Texture: Smooth and creamy.
Ease: 4/10
Pros: Makes a batch of chocolate syrup that has lots of leftovers, so you can make chocolate milk all week long or use it up in other recipes!
Cons: Initially making the chocolate syrup and waiting for it to cool.
Would I Make This Again? Yes, this is my go-to when my kids ask for chocolate milk!
Ingredients For Homemade Chocolate Milk
- Chocolate Syrup
- Water
- Granulated Sugar
- Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Sea Salt
- Light Corn Syrup
- Whole Milk or milk of choice
All About The Homemade Chocolate Syrup
To make the best chocolate milk ever, you first need to skip over the store-bought mixes and make homemade chocolate syrup! This recipe makes 2 cups of syrup with just 20 minutes of hands-on time using only 6 ingredients.
The recipe for homemade chocolate milk is made with Dutch-processed cocoa powder. This gives the syrup its deep, rich chocolate flavor since it has a smooth, mellow flavor profile.
The addition of a pinch of salt balances out the sweetness so that the syrup doesn’t become sickly sweet. Whereas the vanilla extract smooths it all out while simultaneously enhancing the chocolate flavor.
Making for a homemade chocolate syrup that your milk begs to mix with to give you a sweet treat!
How To Make Chocolate Milk
- Combine the water and sugar together in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and sift in the cocoa powder.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup. Then continue to cook while whisking often until the syrup begins to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and strain the chocolate syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any clumps. Then allow it to cool before using.
- Prepare your glass of homemade chocolate milk by stirring cooled chocolate syrup into your glass of milk.
Rebecca’s Tips
- Homemade Syrup – The BEST chocolate milk ever must be made with this homemade chocolate syrup recipe! Just one taste, and you’ll always make it this way from now on!
- Strain The Syrup – After making the syrup, you’ll want to use a fine mesh sieve to strain it. This way, it can remove any possible lumps that may have formed when it was cooked. This quick and easy step is worth it to ensure you have the smoothest syrup possible!
- Cool Before Using – Once the syrup has cooked, allow it to cool completely before using. That way, our cup of milk won’t be warm!
- Chilled Glass – For an ice-cold glass of chocolate milk, chill your glass beforehand!
- Choose Your Milk – I like making mine with whole milk. Its thicker consistency makes for a creamy texture that I LOVE and look for in chocolate milk. However, if you don’t prefer whole milk, you can make this recipe with your favorite type of milk.
- Dairy Free Chocolate Milk – For Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk, just use your favorite non-dairy milk, such as soy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk, just fine.
- Servings – This homemade chocolate milk recipe yields one serving. However, the chocolate syrup recipe yields 2 cups of homemade syrup. Therefore, you can make 8 cups of chocolate milk with one batch of syrup.
How To Store Leftover Chocolate Syrup
Store any leftover chocolate syrup in a tightly sealed container or jar with a lid. Keep the syrup in the fridge to enjoy for up to 2 weeks.
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How To Make Chocolate Milk
Ingredients
Chocolate Syrup
- ¾ cup water
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Chocolate Milk
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup from recipe above
- 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
Instructions
- Add the water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and sift in the cocoa powder.¾ cup water, 1½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Then whisk in the vanilla, salt, and corn syrup and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, whisking often, until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any clumps. Allow it to cool before using.1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Stir together ¼ cup of cooled chocolate syrup and milk until fully combined.¼ cup chocolate syrup, 1 cup whole milk
Notes
- How Many Glasses Of Chocolate Milk Does This Recipe Make? This homemade chocolate milk recipe yields one serving. However, the chocolate syrup recipe yields 2 cups of homemade syrup. Therefore, you can make 8 cups of chocolate milk with one batch of syrup.
- What’s The Best Way To Store Leftover Chocolate Syrup? Store any leftover chocolate syrup in a tightly sealed container or jar with a lid. Keep the syrup in the fridge to enjoy for up to 2 weeks.
- Can I Make This Chocolate Milk Recipe With Non-Dairy Milk? Yes, you should be able to make this recipe with non-dairy milk such as soy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk just fine.
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This chocolate syrup recipe makes my inner child beam! I love chocolate milk! This is delicious!!