Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with classic hot chocolate flavors. The drink starts with a cocoa, sugar, and water base heated on the stove, then milk and smooth peanut butter are stirred in until fully blended and warm. The beverage can be topped with whipped cream and a peanut butter sauce made from corn syrup and peanut butter for extra indulgence. This warm drink offers a slightly nutty twist on traditional hot chocolate, providing comforting texture and flavor for cold days or cozy moments.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25g
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 7 g
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup milk any percentage
- 1 peanut butter not natural peanut butter, creamy, heaping tablespoon
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Peanut Butter Sauce
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Heat over medium heat and stir until sugar and cocoa powder dissolve.
- Add milk and peanut butter and stir. Heat, stirring occasionally, until milk begins to steam and peanut butter is completely dissolved.
- Pour into an 8-ounce mug, top with optional whipped cream and peanut butter sauce if desired and enjoy.
Notes
- The peanut butter sauce topping is made by mixing corn syrup and peanut butter and microwaving briefly until smooth.
- Microwave preparation is possible: mix cocoa powder, sugar, and water first, microwave briefly, then add peanut butter and milk, microwaving again until hot.
- Use creamy peanut butter instead of natural to ensure smooth blending in the hot chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.