Malted Hot Chocolate

1 quart milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup malted milk powder

In a medium saucepan, heat milk and vanilla extract over medium heat until milk begins to steam, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add chocolate and whisk until completely melted and combined.

Pour malt powder into a warmed serving pitcher or another saucepan. Add hot chocolate mixture, whisking thoroughly until powder dissolves. Divide among four mugs; serve immediately.

Serves 4.