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Overhead shot of a homemade orange hot chocolate with whipped cream and orange zest on a white kitchen counter.

Orange Hot Chocolate

Cozy, homemade orange hot chocolate with fresh citrus zest and rich cocoa ; a festive, heartwarming drink perfect for winter days.
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Course: Drinks, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Infusion Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Microplane or fine grater
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • 2 Mugs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole milk or any milk alternative
  • 3 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup Dark chocolate chips 60–70% cocoa
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 large Orange zest fresh only
  • 2 tablespoon Orange juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream optional topping
  • Mini chocolate chips optional topping
  • Candied orange peel optional topping
  • Cinnamon stick optional garnish

Instructions

  • Warm milk gently.
  • Whisk in cocoa, sugar, salt.
  • Melt in chocolate chips.
  • Add zest and juice, simmer briefly.
  • Stir in vanilla, strain, serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg