Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate is a heartwarming beverage that blends rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a delightful treat. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this indulgent drink is sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (any type)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming; do not boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of warm milk to create a smooth paste before stirring back into the saucepan.
- Stir in peanut butter until fully melted and combined with the chocolate mixture.
- Add vanilla extract and stir until well incorporated.
- Pour into mugs, top generously with whipped cream, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approximately 300ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg