The Many Flavors of Hot Chocolate

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Written by Leigh Buchholz. Media by Kelsey Neier.

 

The holiday season has come and gone, but it is still cold enough for the one steaming, chocolaty beverage that most of us cannot live without. Hot chocolate! Some of us have only ever had one flavor of hot chocolate, but there are many other flavors out there that could spice up the winter season. Hot chocolate can be anything from sweet and salty to spicy and tangy and that is just the beginning!

 

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1. Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Just mix peanut butter and cocoa mix together and add a sprinkle of sea salt to create this salty sweet drink.

 

Try some delicious salted peanut butter hot chocolate!
Try some delicious salted peanut butter hot chocolate! Source:http://dinnerwithjulie.com

2. French Vanilla Hot Chocolate

Add a bit of French vanilla creamer to your hot chocolate for a new hot chocolate taste experience.

 

French vanilla is rich, creamy and satisfying! Source:http://domesticallyblissful.com
French vanilla is rich, creamy and satisfying! Source:http://domesticallyblissful.com

3. Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

Spice up white hot chocolate with pumpkin spices and a dash of vanilla.

 

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Enjoy the crisp flavors of fall with every sip! Source:http://www.babble.com/best-recipes

4. Nutella Hot Chocolate

Fan of Nutella? Just add some to simmering milk and you will have the perfect wintery drink.

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Nutella makes everything better! Source:http://www.tammileetips.com

 

5. Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to your hot chocolate just because you can.

 

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Add a little cinnamon for a new twist! Source:http://www.simplyscratch.com

6. Peppermint Hot Chocolate

For a minty chocolate drink, add some peppermint patties into the mix. (And don’t forget the candy cane stirrer!)

 

Peppermint is a tasty twist that is perfect for any season! Source:http://www.chow.com/recipes
Peppermint is a tasty twist that is perfect for any season! Source:http://www.chow.com/recipes

7. Orange Hot Chocolate

Add some grated orange zest to your hot chocolate to make it tangy and sweet.

 

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Try something new and add a little orange to your hot chocolate! Source:http://myrecipeconfessions.com

8. Coconut Hot Chocolate

Use coconut milk instead of regular milk and sprinkle some coconut shaving on top.

Just a hint of coconut will take your hot chocolate in a tasteful new direction! Source:http://carpeseason.com
Just a hint of coconut will take your hot chocolate in a tasteful new direction! Source:http://carpeseason.com

 

9. Aztec Hot Chocolate

Sprinkle some cinnamon and cayenne into your hot chocolate to spice things up.

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Switch it up and try some Aztec hot chocolate! Source:http://www.texascooppower.com

 

10. Caramel Hot Chocolate

Add some caramel to make your hot chocolate even sweeter.

 

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You can’t go wrong with chocolate and caramel! Source:http://hostthetoast.com

Check out this awesome video on how to make your own homemade hot chocolate:

Spring is around the corner. So, this is the perfect opportunity to drink as much hot chocolate as we can – within reason of course – before the warm days arrive. Happy drinking and may the chocolate be ever in your flavor!

 

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