Growing up I had a horrible after school habit of drinking hot chocolate every single day. I say horrible because this “habit” really signified me plowing through containers of Swiss Miss at an extreme rate, due to the fact that I always doubled the recommended serving in relation to water or milk. Side note, I still do this if I come across the stuff. One packet is just not enough! You know I’m right.
But even though Swiss Miss no longer graces our cupboards, I still love having hot chocolate throughout the chilly season. Last weekend, when we were grabbing coffee with friends, there was a Nutella hot chocolate on the menu. I quickly changed up my standard latte order and got the hot chocolate. After one sip I uttered to Brandon, “OMG I’m making this for the blog.” Yep. I’m that predictable. So here it is, my own version which contains a mere three ingredients and is so simple to make. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner!
Nutella Hot Chocolate
Serves 2
- 2 cups of milk (almond or soy will work, too)
- 1/4 cup of Nutella
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Set a saucepan to medium low heat. Add in 1/2 cup of the milk and the Nutella. Whisk until well combined. Add in the remaining milk and heat until piping hot. Serve with marshmallows or straight up. Note: the ratio is 1 cup of milk to 2 tablespoons of Nutella, so if you’d like to make 3 servings it would be 3 cups of milk and 6 tablespoons of Nutella, and so on.
I’ve always found two packets is a must–and even that isn’t enough! I’m definitely in favor of making hot chocolate from scratch (it’s just so much better!), and a Nutella version sounds out of this world.
That is a great idea! I love nutella and this is super simple!
this looks crazy delicious!!! i definitely need to try this!!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
That looks so lovely. I love the punched up flavor the nutella adds.
Mmm that looks perfect! And easy too. Can’t wait to try this.
I don’t understand. How do you keep from eating the Nutella straight out of the jar and save enough to make the hot chocolate?
OH! That’s absolutely perfet! I have a Nutella jar in the kitchen that I’ve been saving for a special recipe… And I think I’ve found it! This is the perfect treat for these first dark freezing nights of winter! Yeah.. where I live Winter arrived weekes ago!
Thanks for sharing!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
This looks seriously so yum! I am a huge fan of hot chocolate and just recently discovered my love for Nutella!
xx
Caitlin
A Little Dash of Darling
My mind is blown. It’s going to take everything out of me to not make this NOW.
totally agree with you on the swiss miss! thanks for sharing! this sounds delicious.
I thought I’d had Nutella every way possible, but drinking it ? Hot? Oh. My. Goodness. I don’t think there could be anything better than that. Must pin!
I am a Nutella hot chocolate fan also! What is better than hazelnut hot chocolate? Not much.
I recently ordered hot chocolate on a whim and loved every sip. I think I’d forgotten just how tasty and comforting it can be. Love this Nutella version!