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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Like drinking a warm peanut butter cup: creamy peanut butter whisked into rich hot chocolate.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
460

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Creamy peanut butter melts right into hot milk and makes the drink feel extra rich and satisfying.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Small saucepan, Whisk

Method

  1. Whisk the cocoa, sugar and peanut butter with a splash of milk.

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

  3. Whisk until smooth and pour.

Tips

  • Use regular creamy peanut butter: natural styles can separate.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
460
Protein
16g
Carbs
44g
Sugar
36g
Fiber
5g
Fat
29g
Caffeine
30mg

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

Variations

  • Banana: Blend with half a banana for a thicker drink.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 460 calories, 36 g sugar, 16 g protein and about 30 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

Will the peanut butter clump?

Not if you whisk it into a paste with a little milk first.

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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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