How To Make Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk made with homemade chocolate syrup and milk is a classic treat that's simple and delicious.

  • Prep5 min
  • Total5 min
  • Yield1 drink
  • Calories356

Ingredients Steps Notes

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!

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

  1. 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.
  2. Whisk in the vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup. Then continue to cook while whisking often until the syrup begins to thicken.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare your glass of homemade chocolate milk by stirring cooled chocolate syrup into your glass of milk.

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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Steps

  1. Add the water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and sift in the cocoa powder.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir together ¼ cup of cooled chocolate syrup and milk until fully combined.

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.

Nutrition

  • Calories356
  • Carbs60g
  • Protein10g
  • Fat9g
  • Saturated fat5g
  • Fiber2g
  • Sugar49g
  • Sodium147mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.