Unfortunately, many store-bought hot chocolate brands may not be that good for you.

If possible,make your own hot chocolate at homefrom scratch if you have time.

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix with Mini Marshmallows

Unsurprisingly,Swiss Misshas become synonymous with hot chocolate.

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Each serving also has 26 grams of sugar, which is high.

Besides being high on the glycemic index, maltodextrinmay be linked to having negative effects on gut bacteria.

Land O' Lakes Cocoa Classics Chocolate Supreme Mix

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Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix with Mini Marshmallows

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Nestle Hot Chocolate Rich Chocolate Flavor

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Great Value Mix Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix

Walmart

Land O' Lakes Cocoa Classic Arctic White Hot Cocoa Mix

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Stephen’s Chocolate Mint Truffle Hot Cocoa

Ebay

Signature Select Hot Cocoa Mix

Safeway