Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Description
This hot chocolate recipe starts by heating skimmed and coconut milks together to create a smooth base. Honey and cocoa powder dissolve into the warm milk to add sweetness and chocolate flavor. A teaspoon of peppermint extract is simmered into the mixture giving a refreshing mint note that balances the richness of the cocoa.
The drink is simmered gently for five minutes to meld the flavors and ensure the honey and cocoa powder fully integrate. Serving with whipped cream adds a creamy texture contrast and candy canes provide a decorative and flavorful garnish.
This recipe can be modified for dietary preferences, using just skimmed milk to reduce calories or swapping coconut and skimmed milks for vegan-friendly almond milk and replacing honey with maple syrup. Melting dark chocolate into the mixture offers a more indulgent variation.
Ingredients
- 400 ml skimmed milk
- 100 ml coconut milk light
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped Cream optional
- candy cane optional
Instructions
- Pour 400 ml Skimmed milk and 100 ml Light coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Stir in 2 tablespoon Honey, 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract and turn down to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and serve with Whipped cream and candy canes (optional).
Notes
- Use whipped cream and candy canes as optional festive garnishes.
- To reduce calories, use only skimmed milk instead of the milk-coconut milk mix.
- For a vegan version, substitute almond milk and replace honey with maple syrup.
- To make a richer drink, melt dark chocolate into the milk mixture instead of using cocoa powder.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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