Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
An easy, low sugar Christmas drink to warm you up from the inside out!
Servings: 2
Calories: 544kcal
Ingredients
Nice
- 1 cup almond milk
- 50 grams low sugar white chocolate
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract see Note 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Naughty
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 50 grams white chocolate
- 1 candy cane see Note 2
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Nice
- Place milk, white chocolate and peppermint extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Stir until the white chocolate dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Naughty
- Place milk, white chocolate and candy cane in a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Stir until the white chocolate and candy cane dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and serve. Add some white cream and crushed candy cane on top if you're feeling particularly naughty!
Notes
Note 1: ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract will give a hint of peppermint. If you like a stronger flavour, double the quantity.
Note 2: Try adding ½ candy cane if you prefer a less sweet drink.
Note 3: Nutritional calculations are based on the 'Nice' version of this recipe!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 735mg | Iron: 1mg