5 from 4 votes
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Recipe
Thick, luscious, peanut butter hot chocolate that's not too sweet. For anyone who loves PB and chocolate! Vegan friendly and adaptable recipe. EASY - This recipe is very easy and quick. Great to make with kids. Can be made in larger batches as well. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results. For this recipe, some variation in ingredient measurements is OK.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
582 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks, Brunch
Cuisine:
North American, American
Ingredients
Peanut butter hot chocolate
- 2 cups milk You can also use oat milk or cashew milk or any plant based milk instead, whole
- 70 g peanut butter about ¼ cup, natural, smooth
- 20 g Dutch process cocoa powder about 2 packed tbsp (you can also use natural cocoa powder if you prefer
- 70 g semisweet chocolate 55 - 65% cocoa content (see recipe notes)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
Peanut butter whipped cream
- 120 mL heavy cream ½ cup (35% fat)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter smooth
- 1 tbsp honey optional
Instructions
Peanut butter hot chocolate
- Place all the ingredients in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the peanut butter, chocolate, and cocoa powder are dissolved.
- Heat until the milk is steaming, but do not boil (about 170 - 180°F).
- OPTIONAL - Using a frothing wand, froth the peanut butter hot chocolate until foamy. You can also place the milk in a glass jar with a ball whisk and shake it to create the foam. Just be careful since the milk can be very hot.
- Pour the PB hot chocolate into two mugs. Top with peanut butter whipped cream and/or mini peanut butter cups.
Cup of Yum
Peanut butter whipped cream
- Place the heavy cream in a chilled bowl, along with the peanut butter and honey.
- Whisk with a hand held mixer until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Use immediately in your drinks.
Notes
- If you have bittersweet chocolate instead, use only about 50 g, along with 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
890mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.