Orange Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a cup of Orange Hot Chocolate, the ultimate indulgence for chilly days. This delightful beverage blends rich dark chocolate with a refreshing burst of orange flavor, making it perfect for any occasion, from quiet evenings to festive gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick five-minute preparation time, you can savor this unique twist on classic hot chocolate. Enhance your drink with customizable toppings like whipped cream or vegan marshmallows to make it your own. Get ready to warm your heart and delight your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 cups (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Beverage
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
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the dark chocolate with almond milk, stirring frequently.
- Once melted, reduce heat to low and add cocoa powder, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed to your liking.
- Remove from heat and pour into your favorite mug. Add toppings such as whipped cream or chopped chocolate before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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