Thick and Creamy Hot Chocolate
This velvety rich hot chocolate has a touch of warm spices and vanilla and is oh so decadent!
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ ounces 70% dark chocolate in small pieces
- 1 Cup milk nut milk, or combination of the two
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Hot Chocolate Spice Blend adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- homemade whipped cream or whipped coconut milk
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Add milk, chocolate, Hot Chocolate Spice Blend, and maple syrup to a large glass microwave safe bowl or measuring cup (I like to use a 4 Cup capacity measuring cup – plenty of room to whisk plus it allows for easy pouring in mugs). Stir to blend in spices.
- Heat in microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes. Whisk well. Microwave for 30 more seconds. Add vanilla and whisk again to ensure mixture is evenly blended.
- Pour into 6 oz mugs and top with desired toppings.
Notes
- I like to use half milk (2%) and half hazelnut milk or cashew milk.
- Check the label on your nut milk. Make sure the ingredients are simply nuts and water.
- Similarly, check chocolate ingredients. The ingredients should be simple.
- While this recipe makes two servings, I will often serve it in smaller portions in espresso cups with hazelnut cookies for dipping. It’s the perfect little after dinner dessert. I can get 4 espresso cup servings from this recipe.
- For nutrition facts, 2% milk was used and they were calculated without optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin D: 3µg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 12mg
Calories: 430kcal