One Love" Hot Chocolate

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
One Love" Hot Chocolate
45 min.
8
43kcal

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Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade "One Love" Hot Chocolate that is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. This gluten-free beverage is perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace or as a sweet treat to share with friends and family during gatherings. With its creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor, this hot chocolate will quickly become a favorite in your household.

What sets this recipe apart is the infusion of aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which create a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth. The combination of Dutch process cocoa powder and whole milk gives you a smooth and velvety beverage that is both satisfying and indulgent, while still being light on calories, making it a guilt-free treat at just 43 kcal per serving.

This recipe yields eight generous servings, allowing you to share the love with your nearest and dearest. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with a swirl of whipped cream, this "One Love" Hot Chocolate is not only a drink but an experience that embodies comfort and joy. So gather your loved ones, brew up a pot of this delicious drink, and toast to the moments that bring us all together.

Ingredients

  • small cinnamon sticks 
  • tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder 
  • pinch nutmeg grated
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • servings garnish: whipped cream 
  • 1.3 cups milk whole warmed

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine water and cinnamon in a large pot, and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Remove cinnamon stick, and discard.
  3. Add nutmeg and milk, and stir. Stir in cocoa.
  4. Pour into cups.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. *For testing purposes, we used Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate mix.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein14.73%
Fat53.72%
Carbs31.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
1.12
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2565217453824%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.81mg
Epicatechin
2.46mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.88kcal
2.14%
Fat:2.78g
4.27%
Saturated Fat:1.67g
10.46%
Carbohydrates:3.67g
1.22%
Net Carbohydrates:2.95g
1.07%
Sugar:2.38g
2.65%
Cholesterol:9.14mg
3.05%
Sodium:16.4mg
0.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.71g
3.42%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.48%
Calcium:59.83mg
5.98%
Phosphorus:53.57mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.72%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.52%
Magnesium:12.19mg
3.05%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.96%
Fiber:0.72g
2.88%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Potassium:87.33mg
2.5%
Vitamin A:104.28IU
2.09%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.84%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.67%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.65%
Selenium:1µg
1.43%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.4%
Iron:0.22mg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes