Hot peppermint chocolate

Here's a hot chocolate drink the kids can make on a cold winter's day - check the marshmallows for a vegan version.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 5 mins

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened almond milk (see tips)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla paste
few drops mint essence
fresh mint sprigs
16 mini marshmallows (4 mini marshmallows per serve)

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Instructions

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1 Mix all but ¼ teaspoon of the cocoa and maple syrup to make a smooth paste.

2 In a saucepan, combine milk, cocoa paste and mint essence and heat over medium until hot.

3 Pour into 4 mugs. Sprinkle with remaining cocoa. Add mint sprig and 4 mini marshmallows to each mug. Serve.

Variations

Make it vegan: Use vegan marshmallows and almond milk.

HFG tip

Use dairy milk if you prefer.

Use heatproof glasses if you have them, as cocoa powder separates a little, giving a slight ripple effect that kids love.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 63 cal

Kilojoules 260 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 2 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 50 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.