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Red Velvet Beet Hot Chocolate

Red Velvet Beet Hot Chocolate is a decadent way to enjoy hot cocoa - with extra goodness from the beets!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the hot chocolate:
  • ½ cup (100g) cooked beetroot (approx 1 small beet)
  • 2 cups (500ml) milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 3 ½ oz (100g) good quality dark or milk chocolate grated
  • small pinch of salt
For the whipped topping:
  • ½ cup (150ml) double cream / heavy cream (or whipped coconut cream)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon beetroot puree reserved from above
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

For the hot chocolate:
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  1. Puree the beetroot until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat half of the milk in a saucepan over a medium heat until warm. Add the grated chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Add the remaining milk, beetroot puree (reserving 1 tablespoon for the whipped topping) and salt, whisking to combine. Heat until hot but not boiling and serve topped with whipped cream.
For the whipped topping:
  1. Beat the cream with an electric mixer until it thickens. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until stiff. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 416mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 635IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 178mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 416mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 635IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 178mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.