Chocolate is one of the most popular and beloved desserts. Someone loves to enjoy a slice of bitter or milk chocolate, and some like to savor chocolate in liquid form.
The article will discuss the calorie content of hot chocolate, how to prepare it, and how hot chocolate differs from a chocolate drink.
Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Drinks
In the 19th century, hot chocolate was considered the "drink of the Gods", but times are changing and now anyone can make it at home.
There are two types of hot chocolate:
- Chocolate drink. It can be purchased at any supermarket. For example, Nesquik or Macchocolate. Just put a couple teaspoons of this drink in a cup, pour warm water or milk - hot chocolate is ready ..
- Real hot chocolate. It is made from dark chocolate or cocoa. This drink has a pleasant aroma and a thick consistency.
Do not confuse hot chocolate with a chocolate drink - these are completely different concepts. For example, below we consider the composition and calorie content of hot Macchocolate chocolate.
Macchocolate Chocolate Drink
This drink has the following composition:
- sugar;
- cocoa powder;
- emulsifiers;
- cream substitute;
- salt;
- maltodextrin;
- xanthan gum;
- sweeteners;
- flavorings.
As you can see, the composition of this drink is not only that resembles the simple composition of hot chocolate, familiar to everyone.
Calorie content of hot chocolate per 100 grams (dry product) - 390 calories. In one glass per 200 milliliters will be about 160 calories.
By the way, the vending machines also have fake hot chocolate. The drink from there vaguely resembles the taste of cocoa, and from chocolate it has only an aroma. The calorie content of hot chocolate from the machine is small - about 83 calories per 100 grams of the finished drink.
Making hot chocolate at home
You can taste real hot chocolate in a coffee shop or make it yourself. To make a drink at home, you do not need to have a special machine, like in a cafe, to create hot chocolate. It is enough to buy milk and a package of cocoa or a bar of good dark chocolate.
Making hot chocolate from cocoa powder
When buying cocoa powder, pay attention to its composition - it should not contain any ingredients other than cocoa.
Ingredients:
- cocoa powder - 15 grams;
- sugar - 10 grams;
- milk - 1.5 cups.
Cooking.
- Heat the milk in the microwave or on the stove.
- Dissolve sugar in warm milk.
- Pour cocoa powder with milk and sugar.
The calorie content of this drink is 430 calories in one serving (200 milliliters).
You can reduce calories by replacing part of the milk with water or adding less sugar.
Making a chocolate bar drink
For this drink, choose high-quality dark chocolate from 75%.
Ingredients:
- dark chocolate - a bar of 100 grams;
- milk - 2 cups
Cooking.
- Divide the chocolate into slices.
- Place the pieces of chocolate in a deep bowl and place in a water bath.
- Wait until the chocolate has completely melted and the mass becomes homogeneous.
- Pour the chocolate into the milk and mix the contents.
The calorie content of such a drink is 400 kcal per 200 milliliters of the drink.
Hot Chocolate Additives
Both of these recipes are good in that they can be changed depending on your preferences. Here are some unusual additives for hot chocolate that will give the drink a pleasant aroma and unusual taste or change its consistency:
- Cayenne and chili peppers. These spices must be added to the drink in small quantities - just a pinch is enough. Peppers are added to hot chocolate at the end of preparation or to the finished drink.
- Cinnamon is an indispensable spice for confectionery. It will add a soft aroma and a slightly spicy taste to the drink.
- If you want the drink to become greasy and thick, then replace some of the milk with cream. It is only worth remembering that the calorie content of hot chocolate with milk is much lower than the calorie content of the drink into which the cream is added.
- Coffee and chocolate always fit perfectly. You can add some freshly brewed coffee to the drink, such hot chocolate will invigorate.
- Fans of strong drinks can add a teaspoon of rum, cognac or liquor to hot chocolate.
How to serve hot chocolate
Delight your household and guests with a beautiful serving of liquid dessert. Pour the hot drink into small, thick-walled cups and place the cup on a small saucer. Be sure to offer guests dessert spoons so that they can eat hot chocolate to the last drop.
Make sure each guest has a glass of water. Hot chocolate may seem too sweet to some and you want to drink it.
Garnish the dessert with slices of air marshmallows, cream or grated dark chocolate.
The benefits of hot chocolate
The benefits of hot chocolate cannot be overestimated. The drink consists of natural ingredients. They can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Hot chocolate can be given medicinal properties. It contains a large amount of calcium and potassium, and this favorably affects the condition of the hair, skin, and nails. The drink contains antioxidants.
Chocolate promotes the production of endorphin or the "hormone of joy." This helps reduce emotional stress and stress. If you had a hard day, then a cup of hot chocolate will correct the situation - your emotional state will return to normal.
The hurt of hot chocolate
Drinking hot chocolate is reasonable. One cup of chocolate will not harm your body, but two or more can adversely affect your health and shape.
Purines in hot chocolate can cause gout. Drink is contraindicated for people suffering from obesity, cystitis or pyelonephritis.
Finally
Hot chocolate is a drink with a pleasant taste and aroma. Indulge yourself with this dessert and you will forever forget about stress.
Making hot chocolate is easy, you just have to make a drop of effort. If you don’t have time to make a “drink of the Gods” on your own, then buy ready-made hot chocolate in bags. But just remember that the purchased chocolate is not as fragrant and healthy as a drink made on its own.