Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 mugs
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate
Description
This hot chocolate recipe starts by boiling a mixture of skimmed and coconut milk, which provides a light but creamy texture. Cocoa powder and honey are stirred in for sweetness and chocolate flavor, then simmered briefly to meld the ingredients. The drink is poured into mugs and garnished with marshmallows arranged with chocolate sticks to resemble snowmen, with optional whipped cream and chocolate icing to enhance the festive theme.
The combination offers a smooth, mildly sweet chocolate drink with decorative elements that add visual interest and festive charm. Adjusting the cocoa and honey can control the sweetness and richness according to taste.
Serving this hot chocolate during winter holidays adds a cheerful touch. Variations include adding spices like cinnamon or ginger, or extracts like peppermint or orange for different flavor profiles. Using plant-based milks and vegan marshmallows can adapt this recipe for dietary preferences. Care should be taken to serve at a safe temperature for children.
Ingredients
- 400 ml skimmed milk
- 100 ml coconut milk light
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 marshmallows large
- 2 chocolate sticks broken in half, examples: Matchmakers, Mikado
- chocolate icing
- Whipped Cream optional, squirty
Instructions
- Pour 400 ml Skimmed milk and 100 ml Light coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Stir in 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder and 2 tablespoon Honeyurn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and decorate with Squirty cream, 4 Marshmallows, 2 Chocolate sticks (eg: Matchmakers, Mikado etc) and Chocolate icing to make the snowmen.
Notes
- Add ground cinnamon and ginger to the hot milk mixture for a spiced flavor variation.
- Try peppermint or orange extract for different festive tastes.
- Optional whipped cream adds indulgence; omit for a lighter drink.
- Make vegan using almond milk and vegan marshmallows.
- Serve warm, taking care to avoid burns, especially for children.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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