Cocoa: how to make a delicious drink from childhood useful

A fragrant, sweet chocolate-creamy drink made from cocoa beans is loved not only by children, but also by adults, especially those who are nostalgic for their Soviet childhood. This drink was a must in the diet of Soviet people, it was considered nutritious and therefore especially valuable. Its taste is magical, cocoa gives strength and vigor, is very useful.

Magic cocoa

Healthy hot cocoa is usually served for breakfast. This healthy drink contains a colossal amount of vitamins, minerals, the most important chromium. With these advantages, cocoa has another significant plus, the drink is significantly lower in calories than chocolate.

Invigorating cocoa is highly nutritious. Perfectly saturating the body, it normalizes digestion, improves mood, and reduces the need for sweet foods. Cocoa sets the tone for the day, helps the brain to tune in to work, puts the heart rate in order and stabilizes it, and has a positive effect on blood pressure. Cocoa has been recognized as beneficial for the prevention of many diseases, including Alzheimer's.

Cocoa beans contain a lot of magnesium, which is beneficial for the nervous system. With regular use of cocoa, sleep improves. Energizing is maintained throughout the day, without sudden surges, unlike coffee.

How to make cocoa with milk

I prepare the most delicious drink from natural cocoa powder, except for it there should be nothing in the composition. Everything else, sugar, milk, vanilla, is added during the preparation process and to taste.

The total cooking time will not take more than 10 minutes from the moment 250 ml milk is put to the boil. For a cup, I take 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder, a teaspoon of sugar.

I pour water into the container, 50 ml will be enough, which will help prevent the milk from burning during cooking. I add milk to the water and bring it to a boil, but do not boil it. At this time, I transfer the prepared mixture of powder and sugar to a container where cocoa will be brewed, pour in a small amount of milk and stir thoroughly until the lumps disappear completely. Pour the mixture with the remaining milk and bring to a boil.

If desired, milk can be substituted for cream. Such a replacement will increase the calorie content of the drink, this should be taken into account.

I keep it in a boil for a couple of minutes, no more, then I stop heating. I pour cocoa into a cup. Add grated chocolate on top with topping. Bitter or milky is a matter of taste. Chocolate will exquisitely set off cocoa and make it as aromatic as possible.

Did you like cocoa as a child?