Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This Rich Peppermint Hot Chocolate is drinkable perfection for a cold winter day, and more nourishing for your body than the stuff with the little fake marshmallows from the packet.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 ¾ cups half-and-half
- 1 ¾ cups 2% milk
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 ounces dark chocolate 70%+ cocoa, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½-1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, and candy canes optional for garnish.
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove pot from heat.
- Stir in the chocolate, and continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, starting with ½ teaspoon of the peppermint and adding more if desired. Pour into four mugs, and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, or candy canes (if desired).
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Notes
- To make this hot chocolate dairy-free, use one 13-ounce can full-fat coconut milk and one 13-ounce can lite coconut milk in place of the half-and-half and dairy milk. You'll also want to check that your chocolate is dairy-free!
- The dark chocolate makes this hot chocolate super rich and decadent. Since it can take some time to melt, be sure to cut it into small pieces before adding it to the hot milk!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 7mg
