Orangy Hot Chocolate Recipe

Warm up with this zesty Orangy Hot Chocolate recipe! Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting drink blends the richness of chocolate with the bright zest of orange. Easily customizable to your liking – double the recipe for a crowd or halve it for a cozy night in. Adapted from Good Housekeeping, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 186.9 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orangy Hot Chocolate

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How to Make Orangy Hot Chocolate

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry one medium orange.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove four strips of orange peel, each approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Avoid the white pith as it can be bitter.
  3. Place the orange peel strips in a medium saucepan.
  4. Pour 2 cups of milk (dairy or non-dairy) into the saucepan.
  5. Heat the milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tiny bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan (about 3-5 minutes). Do not boil.
  6. Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or to taste).
  7. Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  9. Remove the orange peel strips and discard them.
  10. Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
  11. Top with whipped cream and/or mini marshmallows for an extra touch of indulgence.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

27g

Carbs

6g