Today, September 27th, is National Chocolate Milk Day.

Chocolate milk is, as it sounds, a chocolate flavoured milk.

Unlike hot chocolate, which in some ways is very similar, chocolate milk is usually served cold.

The drink consists of milk, of whatever type, chocolate powder (or cocoa powder) or syrup, and sweetener. The drink may be home made, or can instead be purchased pre-made. Many pre-made versions are unfortunately very high in sugar content, and should really be avoided. It is better to make your own with lower fat ingredients, especially as this is a drink popular with children.

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