Description

We took our creamy, rich, delicious simple hot chocolate recipe and gave it an upgrade with a few variations. The flavors include: peppermint, orange bourbon, mocha and peanut butter cup.

Ingredients

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Classic Base Recipe:

1 1/2 cups plain nondairy milk (oat, cashew, almond, etc)
1/2 cup plain nondairy creamer*
3 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Peppermint Hot Chocolate:

Classic hot chocolate recipe (above)
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
For topping: candy cane, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, etc

Bourbon Orange Hot Chocolate:

Classic hot chocolate recipe (above)
3/4 oz bourbon
1/4 oz Cointreau or another orange liqueur
For topping: orange zest/peel, whipped cream, chocolate shavings

Mocha Hot Chocolate:

Classic hot chocolate recipe (above)
2 oz freshly brewed espresso
For topping: chocolate sauce, chocolate covered espresso beans, whipped cream, mini marshmallows

Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate:

Classic hot chocolate recipe (above)
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
For topping: chopped peanuts, peanut butter cups, marshmallows, chocolate cookies, shaved chocolate, caramel sauce, etc.

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Instructions

Classic Base Recipe:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender to fully incorporate the cocoa powder.
Pour into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warmed. Add toppings and enjoy!

All other recipe variations: