4-Ingredient Matcha Hot Chocolate
Welcome fall and winter with this cozy Matcha Hot Chocolate. Made with just 4 ingredients, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! In this post, get tips on how to get the smoothest, greenest hot chocolate.
There is nothing like a good hot chocolate, especially during the colder months. It always puts me in the mood for cozier days. I’ve always wanted to make a good matcha version of this drink mostly because I find most of the hot chocolate powders from the store to be too sweet. Matcha powder is inherently bitter which balances out the sweetness from the chocolate. I learned this developing my matcha Vietnamese coffee recipe where the matcha helped balance out the sweetness of the condensed milk. That thesis proved true during testing. I actually think I love matcha hot chocolate more than the classic recipe!
The keys to a smooth matcha hot chocolate
This is honestly one of my easiest recipes with little cooking involved. Just throw everything into a sauce pan and heat until the chocolate melts. A couple things really helped me make the best hot chocolate.
- First, I discovered during testing that sifting the matcha powder is THE KEY to a great smooth hot chocolate. Matcha powder tends to clump up, so sifting it breaks that all up and helps it incorporate into the milk.
- Secondly, I would highly recommend using a whisk. I tried using a spoon but not all the white chocolate would break down properly and the matcha powder wouldn’t fully dissolve.
- Lastly, use high quality matcha for the best flavor and color. This recipe is only 4 ingredients, so every ingredient counts!
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4-Ingredient Matcha Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, high quality
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Combine 4 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of white chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp of matcha powder. Make sure to sift the matcha powder.
- Whisk and heat over medium high heat until the chocolate melts. Make sure to continually whisk until the chocolate melts.
- Serve with your choice of whipped cream and/or marshmallows. Enjoy right away.
Delicious!