Strawberry Cocoa

Aug 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

A warm cocoa drink enriched with strawberry purée for a subtle fruity twist, made with unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and whole milk.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

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Ingredients

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servings

2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
10.0 fl oz (300.0 ml)whole milk
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)strawberry purée

Make it at home

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Instructions

Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of whole milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and warmed.
Add the remaining milk and strawberry purée, whisk to combine.
Heat the mixture to steaming (around 160°F / 71°C) without boiling, then pour into a mug and serve.

Tips

Use fresh or frozen strawberries blended with a little sugar as a substitute for strawberry purée. Heat gently to preserve the strawberry flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry cocoa?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make strawberry cocoa ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make strawberry cocoa dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A warm cocoa drink enriched with strawberry purée for a subtle fruity twist, made with unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and whole milk.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

313 Calories / serving

11.6g Fat

46.8g Carbs

12.0g Protein

41.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~313 cal · 12g fat · 47g carbs · 12g protein · 42g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 313 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 42 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
Moderate cycling 32 min·6.4 mi
Swimming laps 44 min
Jogging 31 min·2.6 mi·~4950 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 51 min
Bodyweight circuit training 32 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 73 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.