Description
Peanut Butter Nutella Hot Chocolate is a creamy, indulgent drink blending the nutty richness of peanut butter with the chocolate-hazelnut goodness of Nutella, melted into velvety hot chocolate. This quick and simple recipe creates a warm, comforting beverage perfect for chilly days, customizable to suit your sweetness or nuttiness preferences and ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice (whole milk for extra richness, or plant-based alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream or mini marshmallows
- Drizzle of Nutella
- Chopped roasted peanuts or crushed hazelnuts
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm Your Milk: Pour your chosen milk into a small saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Warming the milk slowly ensures a velvety texture for your hot chocolate base.
- Mix Cocoa, Peanut Butter, and Nutella: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, peanut butter, and Nutella. Add a few tablespoons of the warm milk to help blend these rich ingredients smoothly before combining with the rest of the milk.
- Combine and Sweeten: Slowly pour the warm milk into your cocoa-peanut butter-Nutella mixture, whisking continuously until everything is fully blended and silky. Add sugar or your preferred sweetener gradually, tasting to reach the perfect level of sweetness. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Heat and Stir: Return the combined mixture to the saucepan if needed and gently heat until piping hot but not boiling, stirring constantly to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour your Peanut Butter Nutella Hot Chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a drizzle of Nutella, or chopped nuts for extra indulgence. Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy drink.
Notes
- Warm the milk slowly to prevent burning and achieve a silky texture.
- Use natural peanut butter for a fresher, less sweet flavor that balances Nutella’s richness.
- Whisk vigorously to create a smooth, lump-free drink.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding sugar or sweetener little by little.
- Experiment with different milk types such as creamier dairy or nut milks for varying flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, peanut butter, Nutella, cozy drink, chocolate drink, winter beverage, comfort drink, easy recipe, quick hot chocolate, peanut butter hot chocolate
