Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids with step-by-step pics and a short Youtube video. If you like my video, please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel ‘Asmallbite’. This is homemade Chocolate milk, a baby food recipe that is delicious as well as easy to whip up easily at any time. It does not require many ingredients, yet is a powerhouse of nutrition. Milk is calcium-enriched and having one cup in the morning will give your child the daily nutrition need. Furthermore, Cocoa powder has a very high antioxidant value. Many toddlers and kids don’t like plain milk and it is a universal truth. So, this Chocolate milk is a good option for those who want to include dairy in their toddler’s diet. It is far better than commercially made, artificially flavored, and preservative-loaded chocolate milk. Kids and toddlers really love this creamy, chocolate milk that tastes–magically!– that magic is an unsweetened cocoa powder added to whole milk.
✔ About the Recipe
- Quick and Simple
- Made with few ingredients
- Loaded with calcium and antioxidants
- Kids Favourite
- Better than commercial and store-bought health drinks
✔ When can I give this drink to my toddler?
- Can be given after 9 months only.
✔ How Can I start this drink?
- At first, start this milk only with a small quantity, when your toddler is healthy that is not ill, and wait for the result. If there is no allergic reaction do continue.
✔ If my kid is allergic to milk, any substitutes?
- Make it with coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk and it will taste equally good.
✔ Can I sweeten the milk with white sugar?
- Never give white sugar to your babies as it is loaded with harmful chemicals.
✔ How to sweeten this chocolate milk?
- Use natural sweeteners like honey, dates syrup or jaggery, palm jaggery, palm sugar once in a while.
✔ Check my other Baby / Toddler Recipes like
- Sabudana Porridge
- Health Mix / Sathu Maavu Powder
- Apple Juice for Constipation
- Carrot Puree
- Nuts Powder

Chocolate Milk Recipe

Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250 ML, 1 tsp = 5 ML
- 1½ Cups Boiled Milk
- 2 tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Pinches Cinnamon Powder
- ¼ tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 to 3 tsp Palm Jaggery
Instructions
- Measure 1.5 cups of boiled milk, 2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 pinches of cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp of vanilla essence, and 2 to 3 tsp of palm jaggery or brown sugar.Note: Don’t use regular white sugar as a sweetener, as it is not good for babies.
- To a small milk pan, pour the boiled milk. Then, add the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Now, add the cinnamon powder and vanilla essence.Quick Tips: Cinnamon powder can be totally skipped, yet it lends a nice aroma.
- Mix everything well with a spoon or whisk. Also, ensure there are no lumps before switching on to the stovetop.
- Heat the milk in low to medium flame until frothy.Notes: Make sure you heat milk at low or medium flame, else the cocoa mix would stick to the pan at the bottom.
- Remove the milk from the heat and let it slightly turn warm.
- Add the palm jaggery or brown sugar.Note: There is a chance of milk getting curdled when palm jaggery is added to hot milk. If using brown sugar, you can add it to the boiling milk directly.
- Mix well till the palm jaggery is dissolved.
- Transfer the milk to a serving glass.Try this Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids, they will enjoy it.
Notes
Tips for Chocolate Milk Recipe
- This Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids can be given after 9 months only.
- At first, start this milk only with a small quantity and wait for the result. Also, don’t try new foods when your baby is ill.
- For a dairy-free version, you can make it with coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk and it will taste equally good.
- Always use good quality, unsweetened cocoa powder to prepare this chocolate milk.
- Heat the milk in low to medium flame, otherwise, the cocoa powder sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- The addition of cinnamon powder is optional, but it lends a nice aroma.
- There is a chance of milk getting curdled when palm jaggery is added to hot milk. If using brown sugar, you can add it to the boiling milk directly.
- To avoid sweeteners completely, you could make this milk with one small banana (like a milkshake) which will lend a sweet taste to the milk and adds to the nutritional benefits.
- Never give white sugar to your babies as it is loaded with harmful chemicals. If needed, use natural sweeteners like honey, dates syrup or jaggery, palm jaggery, palm sugar once in a while.
- Ensure your baby is allergic-free when introducing new allergens like cow’s milk, nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, some specific veggies, etc.

Chocolate Milk For Kids
Method for Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers
1. Measure 1.5 cups of boiled milk, 2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 pinches of cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp of vanilla essence, and 2 to 3 tsp of palm jaggery or brown sugar.
Note: Don’t use regular white sugar as a sweetener, as it is not good for babies.
2. To a small milk pan, pour the boiled milk. Then, add the unsweetened cocoa powder.
3. Now, add the cinnamon powder and vanilla essence.
Quick Tips: Cinnamon powder can be totally skipped, yet it lends a nice aroma.
4. Mix everything well with a spoon or whisk. Also, ensure there are no lumps before switching on to the stovetop.
5. Heat the milk in low to medium flame until frothy.
Notes: Make sure you heat milk at low or medium flame, else the cocoa mix would stick to the pan at the bottom.
6. Remove the milk from the heat and let it slightly turn warm.
7. Add the palm jaggery or brown sugar.
Note: There is a chance of milk getting curdled when palm jaggery is added to hot milk. If using brown sugar, you can add it to the boiling milk directly.
8. Mix well till the palm jaggery is dissolved.
9. Transfer the milk to a serving glass.
Try this Chocolate Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids, they will enjoy it.
Disclaimer:
1. Mothers Milk is best for babies but you can give additional pureed or mashed foods from 6+ months.
2. Before introducing any food, consult your Pediatrician.
3. Ensure your baby is allergic-free when introducing new allergens like cow’s milk, nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, some specific veggies, etc.
4. Always, introduce new foods in small portions and wait for the result. Also, don’t try new foods when your baby is ill.
5. Never feed 2 to 3 new foods at the same time. Try to introduce each food separately.
6. Also, don’t use white sugar or salt until 8+ months.
7. Keep a pan, ladle, mixie jar, bowl, spoon separately for your baby. To ensure hygiene purpose and to avoid any spicy taste or flavor, present in the vessels.

Chocolate Milk Recipe For Toddlers
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