Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 09:12     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
Anonymous wrote:I use almond milk and ovaltine for my son. He's doomed.

I really like almond milk. I'm allergic to real milk and I was pleasantly surprised at how good almond milk tastes.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 09:10     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
The hot chocolate that comes in packets always contains powdered milk. When you check the instructions, you'll see that they only call for 6 oz. of water (3/4 cup). If you're filling up the mug to the top, you're adding way too much water. Using milk is a good solution, or just use two packets if you want a full mug of it.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 09:00     Subject: Re:What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
*too
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 08:59     Subject: Re:What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
I prefer water. I just like it thin. If it's with milk, I'll drink it but a little to thick for my taste. I'm just weird and I accept that.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 08:56     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
I use almond milk and ovaltine for my son. He's doomed.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 08:51     Subject: Re:What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
Anonymous wrote:I don't like milk and don't like drinks with lots of milk in it. I can only have lattes if they are size small bc I can't take any more milk than that. I'm not allergic, I'm not lactose intolerant, I just don't like it. I eat plenty of dairy, but milk as a beverage grosses me out. And that includes milk based beverages.



Thanks for your story. It still doesn't validate using water instead of milk.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 08:50     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
Anonymous wrote:OP, there is no use being a snob about hot chocolate packets and then telling us you use OVALTINE. Disgusting.



Why is Ovaltine disgusting? And she's not being a snob about the packets, she's being a snob about water.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 08:37     Subject: Re:What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
The point is that you still can enjoy hot chocolate if you milk intolerant or watching your calories.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 07:08     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
I make mine with milk, cocoa, sugar. Will add a little vanilla or a marshmallow if available. Everyone in my family loves it
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 07:03     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
OP, there is no use being a snob about hot chocolate packets and then telling us you use OVALTINE. Disgusting.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2015 00:57     Subject: Re:What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
I don't like milk and don't like drinks with lots of milk in it. I can only have lattes if they are size small bc I can't take any more milk than that. I'm not allergic, I'm not lactose intolerant, I just don't like it. I eat plenty of dairy, but milk as a beverage grosses me out. And that includes milk based beverages.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 23:59     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
My nieces didn't like my homemade cocoa, because they had never had it with milk. Sad.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 23:39     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Even better and easy. Take a spoonful of cocoa powder a slightly bigger spoonful of sugar and a dash if salt and put it in a mug with a little bit of water (or leftover coffee) Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir until all the cocoa is dissolved (nuking for a few more seconds if you need to) . Add milk to fill the mug and then nuke for 1-2 minutes, depending on your mug size. Stir.


+ a little drop of vanilla, and yum.


Yum. I do this once in a while too.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 23:24     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
Oops, meant choc milk!
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2015 23:24     Subject: What's the point of hot cocoa/chocolate made with water?
I don't like watery chic milk, either. We use whole milk and add whipped cream on top for good measure.