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Nutella Hot Chocolate

Hot · Nutty

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Three ingredients, five minutes: chocolate-hazelnut spread melted into hot milk with a spoon of cocoa for depth.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
360

HotNuttyKid-friendly5 minutes

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Nutella brings sweetness, hazelnut and body all in one spoon. A little extra cocoa keeps it from tasting too sweet.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Small saucepan, Whisk

Method

  1. Whisk the cocoa and Nutella with a splash of milk into a smooth paste.

  2. Add the rest of the milk. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking, until steaming: about 3-5 minutes. Don’t let it boil.

  3. Add a pinch of salt and pour.

Tips

  • Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
360
Protein
11g
Carbs
37g
Sugar
33g
Fiber
3g
Fat
21g
Caffeine
12mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Mocha: Add a shot of espresso.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 360 calories, 33 g sugar, 11 g protein and about 12 mg caffeine. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; your chocolate brand and milk change them: check your version with our chocolate drink calorie calculator.

Storing and reheating

Leftover hot chocolate keeps in a covered jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, whisking well: the chocolate settles as it cools. A skin on top is normal; whisk it back in.

Choosing your chocolate

For drinks made with cocoa powder, Dutch-process gives a darker, smoother, mellower cup and natural cocoa a brighter, fruitier one. For melted chocolate, use a bar you’d enjoy eating: chips contain stabilizers that resist melting. See our cocoa and hot chocolate mix reviews and cocoa powder guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use another hazelnut spread?

Yes: any chocolate-hazelnut spread works; adjust sweetness to taste.

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Gear for this recipe

Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate

A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $8Check price Full review

Guittard Cocoa Rouge (Dutch-Process)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for dark, smooth, reddish Dutch-process cocoa for rich drinking chocolate

A higher-fat Dutch-process cocoa that gives hot chocolate a dark color, smooth flavor and fuller body.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1.60 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $13Check price Full review

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