Orange Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a delightful cup of Orange Hot Chocolate, a heartwarming beverage that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with a zesty hint of fresh orange. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this unique twist on classic hot cocoa is ready in just 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate (approx. 2 oz., chopped)
- 1 cup almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp cane sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2–3 orange peel rinds
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate and almond milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Once melted, lower the heat and add cocoa powder, cane sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange peel rinds.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed to your preference.
- Serve hot in your favorite mug and add toppings like whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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