CHOCO BLOG

This deliciously warming hot cinnamon chocolate drink is perfect for a cold winter evening. To make plenty for 4/6 people to enjoy you will need ;

INGREDIENTS:

950ml/2pints full fat milk

200g/7oz plain chocolate

2 tsp caster sugar, or more if a sweeter taste is preferred

2 cinnamon sticks

METHOD:

Pour the milk into a large, heavy saucepan.

Break the chocolate into squares and add to the pan along with the sugar and cinnamon sticks.

Heat gently stirring continuously until the chocolate has melted and the sugar has dissolved and the drink is smooth.

When nice and hot take the cinnamon sticks out and pour into 4 large mugs.

Serve immediately while hot.

The cinnamon adds a really good flavour to the hot chocolate!

This chocolate maple smoothie recipe makes 2 glassfuls, a delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day! Children will love this and can help to make it.

INGREDIENTS:

2 scoops chocolate ice cream

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

300ml/10fl oz full fat milk

2 tbsp maple syrup

A few drops vanilla extract

A little milk chocolate to decorate (optional)

METHOD:

Place the chocolate ice cream, milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a blender or smoothie maker.

Blend the ingredients until well blended and smooth.

Immediately pour equally into 2 large glasses.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass.

Grate a little milk chocolate on the top to decorate.

Enjoy immediately!

Make this hot banana chocolate drink for the kids on a cold winter's day, it's warming and good for you.A useful recipe for using up those old bananas nobody wants.Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk can be used if preferred.

INGREDIENTS:

1 litre/1.75 pints full fat milk

2 large ripe bananas

50g/2oz plain chocolate

METHOD:

Put the milk and chocolate in a large saucepan and slowly bring to the boil melting the chocolate.

Remove from the heat.

Peel and chop the bananas into small slices.

Add the banana to the chocolate milk.

Blend thoroughly using a hand held electric blender.

Pour into 4 mugs and serve when cool enough to drink.


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Here is a really easy recipe for a great white chocolate mocha drink. To make this drink for 4 people you will need ;

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups freshly brewed coffee

2 cups full fat milk

50g/2oz white chocolate

Whipping cream

Sugar to taste

METHOD:

Brew 2 cups of coffee.

Grate the white chocolate.

Put the milk and white chocolate in a saucepan over a medium heat and stir until the chocolate has melted.

Add the freshly brewed coffee, stir well and take the pan off the heat.

Pour into 4 mugs.

Whip the cream and spoon over the coffee.

Add sugar for personal taste.

Serve.

Dark chocolate can be used instead of white for a completely different flavour.

It is well worth making the extra effort to make this mocha drink, it is really good!


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Have you tried this recipe?
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To make enough of this lovely warming white chocolate toddy for one person you will need ;

INGREDIENTS:

50g/2oz white chocolate

180ml/6fl oz milk

3 tbsp double cream

1/4tsp ground nutmeg

1/4tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp brandy (optional but recommended)

METHOD:

Put the milk, cream, chocolate, half the nutmeg and the brandy into a large saucepan.

Heat gently until the chocolate has melted.

Continue to heat until hot but not boiling.

Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.

Pour into a large mug and sprinkle the remaining nutmeg on the top.

Serve immediately!

This warming toddy is really delicious on a cold winter evening!


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Have you tried this recipe?
What did you think of the end result?
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This recipe is so easy and quick to prepare and it requires no cooking, which makes it perfect for preparing while cooking for a big meal or when you just don't feel like washing the double-boiler!

Makes 1 ½ cups

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

½ cup pure cocoa powder
½ cup oil
1 ¼ cup maple syrup

Preparation:

  Blend all of the ingredients and serve!