Last Updated on June 5, 2026 by Deliciously Organic Editor
Healthy Chocolate Milk is a fun thing to whip up when you want something a little sweet. I’ve been making this version of chocolate milk for at least 10 years and my daughters have always loved it.
Now, I know you might be surprised to see an egg yolk in the recipe, but I promise you, you can’t taste it and it makes the milk more creamy. It also adds some great nutrients such as omega 3, choline, and vitamin A!
Now let’s talk about milk choices. There is a lot of bad information out there, like the statement that all dairy is unhealthy. This just simply isn’t true.
Raw (aka unpasteurized and non-homogenized) milk and cream are nourishing foods if you don’t have an allergy to dairy.
The processing that conventional milk goes through is what changes the milk from a healthy food to a sub-par option.
Pasteurization is a process of heating milk to kill bacteria. Unfortunately, this process also destroys friendly bacteria (probiotics) and vitamins, inducing vitamin A, and more than 30% of the vitamin B complex.
When probiotic bacteria are destroyed, the milk becomes more vulnerable to contamination. After pasteurization, vitamins that were destroyed are often replaced with synthetic vitamins. One percent and 2 percent milk sold in stores may contain nonfat dried milk, which is oxidized and therefore may contain oxidized cholesterol, which studies suggest promotes heart disease.
Homogenization is a process that takes place after pasteurization. In one method, milk is pushed through small tapered tubes under high pressure to break apart the fat molecules. This is why homogenized milk doesn’t have to be shaken and the cream doesn’t rise to the top. Unfortunately, the structure of the fat molecules actually changes during the process. Not only are the new fat molecules difficult to digest, they have also been linked to heart disease.
Unpasteurized milk from grass-fed cows is full of nutrients and probiotics such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, B6, B12, vitamins A and D, calcium and CLAs (conjugated linoleic acids).
To find a good source of raw dairy in your area, or to read additional info about raw milk, click here.
What about if you have a dairy allergy? The next best option is coconut milk or soaked nut milk. Most nut milks on the market contain a lot of preservatives and the nuts haven’t been soaked and then drained prior to the production of the milk product, so they can be loaded with phytic acid. So, homemade is usually best.
I hope you enjoy this chocolate milk recipe as much as we do! You can add some vanilla, a pinch of cinnamon, or some ice cubes to make it a bit more thick!
PrintHealthy Chocolate Milk
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw whole milk (you can also use 1/3 cup coconut milk and 2/3 cup water)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 scoops collagen powder
- 1 raw egg yolk (adds additional nutrients and makes milk more creamy)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Blend well and serve.
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There is a reason it is illegal to sell raw milk in the US. It is dangerous, and it is irresponsible to promote using it, as you endanger yourself and your family.
Those “friendly” bacteria are from the cow’s udder, and contains fecal bacteria. Plus, any sick cow in the herd an make you sick or kill you.
Pasteurization does not make milk less nutritious (which is New Age hogwash), just makes it safe for you and your family.
It’s not illegal to sell in all 50 states. I purchase it at a farm down the road. Pasteurization and homogenization changes the nutrient profile of the milk and destroys many of the nutrients. If you prefer to not drink raw milk, you can always choose a different option.
This and the comment below show show ignorance: MOST small farms and organic farms will carefully clean the teats before milking, thus no fecal matter. The “allowed” pus, fecal matter and etc. in pasteurized milk is substantial. So, it’s pasteurized, but who wants to consume heated pus???
And again, small farms and most larger organic farms will check their cows for sick ones before milking.
If you are against drinking milk, fine, you have the right to choose for yourself, but don’t choose for me: I also have the right to choose.
Your patience and grace in response to this comment is admirable. My family loves this recipe 😉
I’m so glad you all have enjoyed the recipe! And, I appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Cows milk is for BABY CALVES!!!! Are you a baby calf?
So you support the rape and abuse/exploitation of innocent females and their offspring?
#animal abuse
Nope. I’m a human. I understand you disagree with consuming milk. You’re more than welcome to use a nut or coconut milk as I mention above. Have a great day!😊
That is true for any cafo(confined animal feeding operation) processed dairy you’d buy at grocery stores, it is animal abuse and cruelty for sure, terrible terrible cruelty! But you should really visit a real farm with a milk cow or goat and learn how loved, well cared for, pampered, and cherished these animals are. They love to be milked, they know how special they are, they have plenty of wild greens and grazing freedom, they are very willing to stand for a bull or billy when they’re in heat, they are not overbred, and their babies continue to nurse prolonged and are fully raised by mama. Their humans provide them with safety, shelter, clean water and food, treat their wounds and injuries, and do all that for their babies too. They are family!! It is a beautiful and sacred symbiotic relationship. I would never recommend eating dairy to anyone unless they can care for the animal themselves or buy from a local farmer who loves and cares for the animal. The whole humans are the only animals that drink another animals milk argument is so silly, humans are the only animal capable of milking another animal and humans are the only animals capable of caring for the well-being of various other species just as well as they care for their own children! Any animal on my farm will drink up a bowl of fresh milk even the chickens love it. My milk cow isn’t even fenced in and she meets at my doorstep every morning ready for spa time lol! “It’s not the cow it’s the how” What do you suggest we do with these animals if not care for them properly in a symbiotic relationship? Leave them to the wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions?—And that’s all aside from how wonderful their manure is for the topsoil of the Earth and how incredibly nutritious good raw milk is and how bad it is for the Earth when people consume tons of almonds and etc. that were grown on the other side of the planet. Doing away with dairy animals is animal cruelty, doing it the right way is the only good option.
What world do you live in? I take it you eat nothing and drink nothing.
The local farmer I purchase raw milk from does not abuse his cows or calves. The calves are allowed to grow up with their moms and share in the milk supply, which is more than ample for both humans and calves. People and animals for millennia have drunk milk whenever possible, from cows, camels, goats, sheep, reindeer and more. Raw milk is one of nature’s perfect foods and should not be abused, neither in mishandling nor in hateful speeches.
Some malnourished vegans in the comments 😅 love this recipe!! I added a bit of raw freeze dried colostrum to mine and also some extra raw cream and it was really good, almost like a malted milk shake!!! Definitely my new bed time “treat”
Been drinking raw milk for 8 years now!
My family has been drinking raw milk for 5 years. Our small farm nearby lets their jerseys out on pasture at all times. If I had safety concerns about their hygiene I would not buy from them, and because of the law they are inspected by the government. This propaganda against such healthy delicious milk is shortchanging the public and just instilling fear (like they do with everything else). We’ve eaten raw eggs from our own chickens for 5 years as well. My kids are incredibly healthy, hardly get sick, and never take medicine. This response is from ignorance, even though it mimics the government/experts talking points. Try it for yourself, or don’t! Don’t lecture others on something you don’t know about personally.
Carrie,
Is it okay to drink milk with hashimottos?
If you don’t have a known allergy what might be contraindicated in consuming it with hashimottos? Would dysbiosis and other conditions that come from this disease warrant not consuming it?
I would love to enjoy it if it’s safe to do so. Also I need more dietary calcium in my diet which is hard to get enough from other foods.
Your answer would sincerely be much appreciated and thank you in advance.
Unless one has a dairy allergy, raw or cultured dairy can often be a part of a thyroid and immune system healing diet.
I’ve been making my children raw organic chocolate milk for 10 years now, they love it! They’re incredibly healthy and hardy and I owe a lot of that to good raw milk! I use cocoa or cacao powder mixed with maple syrup “chocolate syrup” and just mix that right in with whole raw milk but I’m gonna have to try this with the egg yolk! We have our own milk cow now but for many years we bought raw cow or goat milk from other local farmers and have never had any issues only exceptional health benefits. There is a ton of propaganda and lack of education about raw milk out there, but stand firm because your message is true and it is the only path to wellness!
Excited to make this! Any idea how long this will last in the fridge?
I would make it, minus the yolks, and store in the fridge for about 4-5 days. Then before drinking, you could add in the yolk.
I only wish that raw milk was available in Oregon. I’ve know about the benefits for years, but it is very difficult to obtain here. You must buy a share of a milk cow and go get it at the farm, often quite a long way away.
There are more and more small farms selling raw cows milk in OR, several in southern OR, no herd share. 🙂
Hi Carol, I live in the country outside of Portland, OR and the farm that I get my raw milk from has pick-up locations in Silverton and Portland. I’m sure that many other farms do as well, depending on where in the state you live. It is legal for farmers to sell their milk directly to the consumer, on their farm, or at co-ops where the customers pay a herd-share. We did have to pay a herd-share when we first became customers, but I believe it was only $3. You can check out http://www.realmilk.com and find farms near you. Also – if you live near the Washington border, you can drive to a store there that carries milk. I used to drive to Vancouver, WA before I lived near the farm I now get my milk from. Good luck!
I love seeing this recipe. I regularly make nourishing hot cocoa for my daughter (and myself) using raw milk, egg yolks, collagen, and raw honey. Sometimes I’ll add raw cream as well. Or, we’ll make
“milkshakes” similar to your recipe with raw milk, bananas, raw honey, egg yolks, vanilla, and sometimes nutmeg or cocoa. Thanks for all your great posts, I just discovered your site and am enjoying it!
Yummy so going to try this. I 100% support raw milk. What collageen do you recommend sorry if this has been asked x
Mama Natural is the brand I use. I linked to it in the recipe!
Raw milk is illegal in Ontario, if not the whole of Canada. I’m not sure about the latter. Before the pandemic and border closure, I used to buy my raw milk at a small farm in NY state and bring it back. Absolutely loved it! And miss it terribly, so now I buy organic goat milk, which is ok, but not the same.
I’ve been told no one with thyroid disease should ever consume dairy products. One of the reasons is they say that dairy causes inflammation. What are your thoughts on this?
Raw or cultured dairy is a very healthy food and doesn’t cause inflammation, as I explain above. Unless one has a dairy allergy, raw or cultured dairy can be a part of a thyroid-healing diet.
Hi I am wondering why only the egg yolk? It seems I am seeing several recipes only calling for yolk.. what do you do with the white – or is the white bad to consume raw. Thanks
PS I have been drinking raw dairy for about 4 weeks… its great for my tummy – I am breaking out like crazy & am hoping it is either a toxic cleansing reaction or maybe whacky perimenopausal hormones, not an allergy to the raw milk… Thanks for the recipe
There’s an enzyme in the egg white that when eaten raw can upset the digestive system. Best to eat the whites cooked. You can save them for other recipes. They freeze well!
I’m so thankful I found your website! What an excellent resource. Currently trying to heal my thyroid and lower my antibody levels. I very much appreciate all the information you share, and also I appreciate how you handled the negative posts above- you seem like a very kind person and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge so others can heal! <3
Thank you so much!
Tried this, with egg + raw milk and I added honey and cocao nibs. Very delicious. I started by raw milk from a local farmer and it has turned out to be a good decision.
So glad you enjoyed it!
So so yummy! Added a litttttle bit more maple syrup because I’m a bit of a sweet tooth. Thanks for the recipe!