Grinch Hot Chocolate
A whimsical drink that combines sweet white chocolate and peppermint for a festive, healthy twist on classic hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 10 ounces White Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- Whipped Cream
- Small Red Hearts for Garnish
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a medium saucepan, add the whole milk and stir in the white chocolate chips. Turn the heat to medium-low, stirring constantly until the chocolate melts smoothly.
- Combine the flavors: Remove the pan from the heat and add in vanilla and peppermint extracts to the warm chocolate mixture.
- Add the color: Stir in your green gel food coloring to achieve the perfect Grinch green hue.
- Serve the hot chocolate: Pour the bright green hot chocolate into heat-proof mugs.
- Top it off: Add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle small red hearts for garnish.
- Enjoy! Sip your Grinch Hot Chocolate while warm and delight in the festive flavors.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using almond milk or low-fat milk. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Grinch Hot Chocolate, holiday drink, festive beverage, healthy hot chocolate, Christmas recipes
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