Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Grinch Hot Chocolate recipe, featuring creamy milk, rich cocoa, and a splash of green food coloring for a fun twist. Topped with whipped cream and peppermint candies, this cozy drink is perfect for warming up on chilly winter days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional, for that Grinchy touch)
Toppings
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies or green sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure it warms evenly without boiling.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients first avoids clumps in the hot chocolate.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk until fully dissolved. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Add Flavor: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add a few drops of green food coloring for that classic Grinchy green color, mixing well.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into festive mugs. Top generously with whipped cream, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or green sprinkles on top for a fun, festive finish.
Notes
- Use any kind of milk based on preference or dietary needs: whole, almond, or oat.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet hot chocolate.
- Green food coloring is optional but enhances the Grinch-themed presentation.
- For a vegan version, choose plant-based milk and whipped cream alternatives.
- Crushed peppermint candies add a refreshing minty flavor, but green sprinkles are great for a purely decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Grinch Hot Chocolate, holiday drink, festive hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, green hot chocolate, Christmas drink
