Yum yum. Chocolate milk is a delicious part of childhood. Not something you should drink everyday, of course, but a treat now and then? You bet. I haven’t purchased the store stuff, Hershey’s, Ovaltine, etc for so long I have no idea what they put in it. Do you? But we can guess it isn’t all wholesome and natural. So . . . I searched and found a most delicious and CRAZY simple recipe for a make-at-home version. DEE-licious. For real. So, this time, reach for these simple pantry items and serve. Before you turn around, they’ll be slurping up the bottom of the glass.

The Recipe, adapted from Heavenly Homemakers

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup water

1/2  cup cocoa

1 pinch of sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

Bring the first four ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat for one minute. Cool slightly and add the vanilla. Store in the refriderator for, well, I don’t know how long; ours is already gone. Add to milk one tablespoon at a time to taste.

According to my offspring, raised on the crappy store-bought stuff, this is “The best ever.” Next time I’ll try it with maple syrup, perhaps. Although, as much as I love to substitute natural for processed, the real maple syrup kick around here is really adding up. I mean, it’s about $1.oo per 1/4 cup. Yikes.

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