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    Dalgona Chocolate Milk

    Published: Apr 14, 2020 Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Candice

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    This Dalgona chocolate milk is a mix between a chocolate shake, chocolate milk, and chocolate whipped cream. It's the perfect caffeine-free treat for adults and kids, alike!

    Whipped chocolate over milk in a clear glass cup.

    What is Dalgona 'Whipped' Coffee?

    Dalgona coffee is made by whipping together 2 tablespoons of instant coffee, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of hot water, then pouring the whipped coffee mixture over milk. The gluten in the instant coffee helps create a whipped, special coffee treat. This whipped coffee trend started in Korea, and has taken the internet, Tiktok, and other social media by storm during the 2020 quarantine.

    Dalgona coffee can be made using 3 methods: frother, mason jar, or whisk.

    What is Dalgona 'Whipped' Chocolate?

    This take on the Dalgona trend is a caffeine-free, chocolate treat. It is made using a similar method to the Dalgona coffee, but with slightly different ingredients. We are creating the froth/whip by using egg white or aquafaba similar to a meringue.

    Also try this Dalgona "Whipped" Matcha!

    Note: Dalgona coffee does not need added ingredients like egg white or aquafaba because of the stabilizer additives, often gluten preservative in the instant coffee.

    How Long Does it Take to Make Whipped Chocolate?

    It takes about 10 minutes to whip up this frothy, chocolate treat. Simple, fun, and way less calories than a chocolate ice cream shake.

    Variations on this Whip

    Customize this chocolate whip with some of the following fun variations:

    • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the whip
    • Spike the non-dairy milk with orange liqueur, Kahlua, or Baileys Irish Cream
    • Decorate with fun garnishes like sprinkles, oreos, or marshmallows
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper for a Mexican hot chocolate twist

    Or make this Dalgona matcha latte!

    Aquafaba vs. Egg White

    Aquafaba is the thick liquid in a can of chickpeas that you usually drain out and throw away. It is commonly used in vegan baking as a substitute for egg whites and whips up just as well as egg whites in this recipe.

    Eating any part of an egg raw can present a health and safety problem, as raw eggs do carry bacteria. If you’d rather not take the risk, buying eggs that have been pasteurized or liquid egg whites in a carton, as these are always pasteurized, is a good compromise.

    How to Make a Dalgona Chocolate Milk

    To make this chocolate treat, you will need the following:

    Flatlay of ingredients for whipped chocolate.

    Take the egg white (or aquafaba) in a bowl and whip the egg white until it is frothy and mostly a stiff, white texture. You can use a whisk, a hand mixer, or a handheld frother. A whisk may take a little longer to get the egg white to the right consistency (photo 2 below)!

    Whisking egg whites in a clear bowl.

    Add in the sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form and it sticks to your whisk. See photo 2 below for a good example of stiff peak consistency.

    Whipping egg whites to soft peaks in clear bowl with whisk and chocolate.

    Sift in the unsweetened cocoa powder, and thoroughly whisk it into the mixture until fully incorporated (photo 3 above).

    Add your chosen milk, dairy or non-dairy, to a cup. Top the milk with the whipped chocolate. Sip, savor and enjoy!

    Whipped chocolate on a whisk.

    More Beverage & Chocolate Treats

    • 4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Mousse
    • Dalgona Matcha Latte
    • Chocolate Pudding
    • Bubble Tea with Any Tea (Boba)
    • Homemade Oat Milk or Unsweetened Nut Milk

    Or check out all my other beverages and cocktails here.

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    Dalgona Chocolate Milk

    This Dalgona chocolate milk is a mix between a chocolate shake, chocolate milk, and chocolate whipped cream. It's the perfect caffeine-free treat for adults and kids, alike!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    0 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Korean
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 222kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Whisk, electric mixer, or frother.

    Ingredients

    • 1 egg white or 2 tablespoon aquafaba* (aka chickpea liquid)
    • 1 tablespoon sugar granulated white, turbinado, or cane
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
    • 1 cup milk I used coconut milk, but any kind works

    Instructions

    • Whip the egg white (or aquafaba) until it is frothy and mostly stiff with a whisk, hand mixer, or handheld frother. Add the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form and it sticks to your whisk.
    • Sift in the cocoa powder. Whisk it in until incorporated.
    • Add the milk to a cup. Top with the whipped chocolate and enjoy!

    Notes

    Do not add the cocoa powder until instructed or the egg whites will not properly whip. The powder will weigh the mixture down too much to froth properly.
    Sugar: this recipe works best with fine, granulated sugar. But it also works with many other sugars. Make sure the egg white/aquafaba is stiff before adding the sugar, especially if using a heavy sugar like coconut sugar.
    Aquafaba is the liquid left when you strain chickpeas from a can. 
    Eating any part of an egg raw can present a health and safety problem, as raw eggs do carry bacteria. If you'd rather not take the risk, buying eggs that have been pasteurized (look out for that on the label) or liquid egg whites in a carton, as these are always pasteurized, is a good compromise.
    You don't need the extra froth assist from the egg white (or aquafaba) when making Dalgona coffee since there are additives and stabilizers in instant coffee.
    *When using aquafaba, adding ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar will get you firmer peaks in your mixture. This recipe doesn't work as great without the cream of tartar since the cocoa powder is so heavy that it deflates the whipped aquafaba.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Dom

      May 30, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      You might want to amend your information above as it is slightly misleading. Plain (caffeinated or decaf) instant coffee crystals have no gluten in them. What makes them able to hold stiff peaks and make dalgona coffee is the ratio of water to solutes (coffee and sugar). Additionally, the sugar's dissolving allow air to be whipped in and the structure not fall apart. For flavored coffees, perhaps gluten plays a role, but not regular instant coffee.

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    2. Renee

      January 19, 2021 at 6:09 am

      5 stars
      i don’t ever review things, but i had to say this recipe is incredible. i didn’t expect it to taste so good! thank you for this

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      • Candice

        January 20, 2021 at 11:42 am

        That makes me so happy to hear, Renee... thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    3. sinta

      August 13, 2020 at 2:44 am

      FYI chocolate actualy has a caffein on it, although not as much as coffee. But anyway its an amazing recipe.. tried it and love it.. Thx

      Reply
      • Candice

        August 14, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Thank you for sharing that, Sinta! And I'm so glad to hear you loved it.

        Reply
    4. Mallory Griggs

      June 01, 2020 at 7:28 am

      It was not good I did everything that you told me to do I did not like it. I love chocolate milk.

      Reply
      • Candice

        July 21, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        I'm so sorry to hear you didn't like it, Mallory... it's been a hit over here, and with my friends kiddos, too!

        Reply
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