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Lumumba Drink
This Lumumba drink is rich, indulgent, and delicious. It can be served warm or cold so feel free to warm yourself up with it during cold evenings, enjoy it chilled in summer.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
European , Danish
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (or your preferred choice of plant milk, such as almond milk)
- 2 tablespoon hot chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoon sugar - optional (see notes)
- 120 ml/ 4 oz brandy (or brown rum- see notes)
- whipped cream - optional (to garnish)
- 1-2 tablespoon cinnamon or chocolate sprinkles - optional (to garnish)
Instructions
- Add the milk, hot chocolate powder, and sugar to a saucepan.
- Allow this to heat under medium-low heat, whisking from time to time, until warm (do not boil).
- Pour equally into cups, top with the brandy (or rum), then stir. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon (optional), then serve. Alternatively, allow the Lumumba drink to cool, then serve it cold with some ice cubes.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- The sugar is optional so feel free to leave it out, or even use more if you prefer. You can also use your preferred choice of sugar-free sweeteners.
- Make this recipe vegan by using your preferred choice of plant milk.
- Serve your Lumumba drink hot or cold, as preferred.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and should only be used as a guide. It is calculated using tools we use and will vary, depending on the specific products you use. It excludes calories in whipped cream, which is optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
347mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.