Polar Express Hot Chocolate
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Polar Express Hot Chocolate
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All aboard the Polar Express! This Polar Express Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, chocolatey, and festive. Put on a Christmas movie, curl up on the couch and sip on this decadent treat. It takes less than 10 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder Hershey's Specialty Dark
- ½ tsp espresso powder optional
- ¼ cup dark chocolate melting wafers Ghirardelli
- pinch sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp mini marshmallows
- crushed peppermint sticks and melted chocolate for garnish
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Instructions
- Heat a sauce pan to medium heat. Pour in almond milk, heavy cream, and maple syrup.
- Once hot, add in the cocoa powder and espresso powder and whisk until it’s all dissolved.
- Then, add in a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and chocolate melting wafers. Continue to whisk as the chocolate needs to melt.
- Keep whisking until the mixture is hot and boiling. It should be a luscious, silky chocolate texture.
- Divide between 2-4 mugs and garnish with mini marshmallows, bits of crushed candy canes, and melted chocolate drizzle. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you have extra, store in a mason jar. It can be reheated in the microwave or stove top.
- If you have extra, store in a mason jar. It can be reheated in the microwave or stove top.
- If you have a large group to serve, double or triple the recipe and keep warm in a crockpot for hours.
- If you have a large group to serve, double or triple the recipe and keep warm in a crockpot for hours.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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189 reviews
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