Ingredients
Full hot chocolate recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card.
Coconut milk. Chocolate. I used a combination of dark/bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate. Unsweetened cocoa powder. Brown sugar. Maple syrup or honey can be used instead. Instant espresso. Any instant coffee will work, so will a shot of espresso. I love the addition of coffee as it makes the chocolate flavor all the more chocolatey and adds a bit of a caffeine boost. Salt. Whipped cream, to serve. (optional) Marshmallows, to serve. (optional) Optional extra additions: This recipe is delicious as is but feel free to add a splash of vanilla extract, a tsp cinnamon or a shot of something stronger like Kahlua (coffee liqueur) or peppermint schnapps. You could also add a pinch of chilli powder to make a cheat’s version of Mexican hot chocolate.
How to make hot chocolate
Does hot chocolate have caffeine?
Classic hot chocolate does contain a very small contain amount of caffeine but this version has the added boost from the coffee. If you prefer to leave out the coffee, feel free to!
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