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The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe With Real Chocolate

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×Jump to RecipePrint RecipeNo hot cocoa mixes are required here. Just a combination of real milk (or a dairy-free alternative if that's your preference) and real dark chocolate and you get the most flavorsome&nbsp;dark hot chocolate you have experienced to date. Plus it comes together in a flash! Make it a little more fun by adding a splash of vanilla, coconut, orange, or peppermint extract.Once you have that hot chocolate ready to go you are going to need some cookies for dunking, right? Why not try these Easy Chocolate Peppermint Almond Flour Cookies or these Crispy Gingersnap Cookies Without Molasses.No premade cocoa mix is required here, this Dark Hot Chocolate Recipe uses only a handful of real ingredients to make the ultimate indulgence in drink form.You will need:You will also benefit from having a high-speed blender if you want to get a good froth on the hot chocolate without an extra step of frothing up the milk.But don't worry, I have instructions for you if you only have a regular blender or even if you have no blender at all (and it is still super easy).When I say high-speed blender I mean a blender like the Vitamix.With a machine with this much power, we can heat the hot chocolate in the jug without any extra steps (this is even better if you have the Aer disc attachment as you will get a lot more froth - but it is definitely not necessary).It is as simple as adding the ingredients, turning the machine up to high, and waiting until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is warm.I do have one major tip though:Use small chocolate chips or a bar of dark chocolate broken up into smaller bits. This will allow the chocolate to melt a lot more quickly, which means it will be incorporated into the milk without everything overheating.If you don't have a high-speed blender don't worry, you will still be able to get your hot chocolate fix!In fact, if you take your time and have a little bit of patience you can still get great results on the stove top.This is how I used to do it in Uni when good quality electrical appliances were a thing of dreams.Simply:Voila, dark hot chocolate on the stovetop without any hassle.Use good quality dark chocolate for the best results.I go for about 72% cocoa so no further sweetener is required.If you like it sweeter you might want to add a little bit of raw sugar or use a bar of milk chocolate instead.You know what you like!You can always add a swirl of melted dark chocolate or some whipped cream to the top of your hot chocolate for some extra indulgence.For the ultimate hot chocolate experience, we love to add in some fun flavors.Try these:Use your imagination for the best hot chocolate experience!Cold and rainy days are just perfect for enjoying hot chocolate at home.Why not try one of these combinations next time the urge hits:I would love to hear what you think.I have been having such fun with mine and would love some more ideas to try out so let me know your favorites in the comments.Happy Drinking.xxfrom votesPrint RecipePin RecipeThe information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Don’t forget to follow Whole Food Bellies on&nbsp;Pinterest&nbsp;for more recipe inspiration! Or if Pinterest isn’t your style,&nbsp;bookmark this post! Let’s keep the conversation going- join my&nbsp;Facebook group!&nbsp;« Crunchy Noodle Salad with Crispy Tofu and CabbageKale and Coconut Pomegranate Smoothie »Whole Food Bellies is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.Check out my Amazon store here.So chocolaty and decadent, won't ever consider a mix again!ReplyThis was great! I used the 2% milk we had in the fridge and a bit of peppermint extract. Everyone enjoyed, will definitely make again!ReplyI will never use a mix again. This drink was quick and easy and tasted much better than a mix.ReplyI love that this hot chocolate is made with real chocolate, it's so much more rich!ReplyI am a person who lives in Florida and still consumes hot chocolate every day! So, whenever I see hot chocolate recipes, I make them immediately. Your recipe was simple to make and tasted really. I tried it with both almond milk and whole milk. Delicious!ReplyNice....love thisReplyThank you so much for sharing this! I almost grabbed a box of powdered hot chocolate packets earlier today, but then I read the ingredients anddd nope, nutritional nightmare. This recipe is simple and clean, as it should be! Looking forward to making this!ReplyI've never made a hot chocolate with real chocolate before! And I'm a dark chocolate fan, so I'm sold. But the extracts you mentioned...ok YUM! What an amazing addition! I am going to have to try the orange and almond!! Fabulous post and fabulous recipe!! So inspired to make this!ReplyI love hot chocolate so freaking much. I have to use dairy free milk, and my personal favorite is cashew milk, but that won't make this any less delicious!ReplyI love this! So simple and delicious. Perfect for the winter!ReplyWhat a great winter treat! I haven't had honest to goodness hot chocolate in ages. I usually go with hot tea or coffee. But looking at your hot chocolate recipe I realize I've been missing out on a lot. I'm trying it as soon as I get the ingredients.ReplyWe don't have a Vitamix, but this would make wish we did 🙂 . Thanks for giving the option to make it with another blender.ReplyI love making homemade hot chocolate- It definitely beats the storebought version! It's cold and rainy here today, I think I will make some for the kids!ReplyHot chocolate is a staple in our house during the winter! Loving this version of homemade hot chocolate!ReplyAbsolute favorite of winter treats! I have never tried making it from scratch, I always imagined it separating. Thanks for making it easy peasy. Love it.ReplyDelicious! My kids would absolutely love this, especially with real chocolate! Also, I love the photo with one of your kids holding the hot chocolate.. it makes me feel so excited for her/him!ReplyThis looks so good! I love hot chocolate and its almost a staple in winter. The kids love having it every day. Love that you used read chocolate. yumReplyNothing says winter like hot chocolate! Love how quickly this comes together! I will have to check out this new Vitamix product! It sounds like an awesome tool to have! Cant wait to try your recipe! 🙂ReplyThis Hot Chocolate look warm and comforting and perfect for a cold day!!Reply

×Jump to RecipePrint RecipeNo hot cocoa mixes are required here. Just a combination of real milk (or a dairy-free alternative if that's your preference) and real dark chocolate and you get the most flavorsome&nbsp;dark hot chocolate you have experienced to date. Plus it comes together in a flash! Make it a little more fun by adding a splash of vanilla, coconut, orange, or peppermint extract.Once you have that hot chocolate ready to go you are going to need some cookies for dunking, right? Why not try these Easy Chocolate Peppermint Almond Flour Cookies or these Crispy Gingersnap Cookies...

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