Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Orange Hot Chocolate, a delightful twist on the classic cocoa that combines rich dark chocolate with a refreshing hint of orange. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this velvety drink is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate (approx. 2 oz., chopped)
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 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, reduce the heat to low and add cocoa powder, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Mix well.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat and pour into a mug. Add desired toppings such as whipped cream or extra chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg