I’m a big fan of anything that’s 25 calories, and this Swiss Miss Coca Mix works for me. Sometimes I add a splash of vanilla, sometimes a grating of nutmeg, a few mini marshmallows, and it soothes the soul. The problem with instant hot chocolate is the clumps. Oh, the clumps, I whisk, I stir, and I always end up straining it and by the time I drink it, I’m frustrated! So much for soothing the soul with a hot relaxing cup of hot chocolate! But now I have a fix for those annoying clumps, it cost me $15 and was worth every penny.
It’s a frother, for me it was the Bean Envy Handheld. I ordered this bad boy on Amazon and it’s a game changer. It works so well, every single clump disappears and you are left with silky smooth hot chocolate. Of course you can use it to froth milk and make those fancy pants latte’s with the cute little designs too.
And never, ever ever, ever under any circumstances turn it on until it’s fully immersed in the cup of hot water and cocoa mix or you will have a mess! How do I know this? It should be obvious, right? Uhhhh, let’s just say, not always… :-(
I’m a researcher, I love to research products and this one gave me the most bang for my buck. It’s battery operated so it has no cord, it has a powerful little motor, it has a stand, so you can sit it on the counter instead of losing it somewhere in the vast recesses of a drawer and it looks good. That’s important you know, it has to look good. ;-) I never use more than 6 oz. of water, I don’t like weak hot chocolate, and I use the hot water brewer on my pod coffee maker to do it quickly. I said “pod coffee maker” instead of Keurig because mine is a Cuisinart actually I think it’s the third one I’ve had because they keep conking out. But when this one bites the dust, and it will, I think I’m going to switch to a Keurig. Didn’t you want to know that? Quit rolling your eyes, I know I’m being talky...
Okay back to the frother, you want one, too??? Of course you do. Here’s the link, good ole’ Amazon Prime
Now, do you also want to know how to make those fancy pants designs. Um hmmmm, yep, you got it, here’s a video.
Want even more how to make latte art videos - here’s the link - enjoy...
Now go, order this gadget, colder weather is coming, ’tis the season for hot drinks and Happy Frothing. ~ Jan