5.0 from 6 votes
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
A mug of creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter’s night.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces milk whole or 2% is preferable
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 3-4 starlight peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
- In small saucepan, heat milk, chocolate syrup,and peppermints on low to medium low heat. Stir or whisk until milk is hot and peppermints have dissolved. Do not overheat or boil milk.
- Serve in a mug. Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows and crushed peppermints if desired.
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Notes
- Try your preferred milk, such as 1%, skim, almond, etc. It's best to stick with an unsweetened milk.
- Crush the peppermints by placing in a Ziploc-style bag and break up by using a rolling pin or flat mallet. Crush extra for topping if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
329mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 329mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.