Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

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A coconut hot chocolate recipe is needed in my life right now. To be more specific, we need to make a coconut milk hot chocolate recipe.

Do Not Let The Coconut Distract You

“You put the lime in the coconut and twist it all up”. Notably, we have all heard that line, and the mixture sounds delicious.

On the contrary, adding hot chocolate may not yield the best results. Then again, that is something worth experimenting with, but that is beside the point.

I do not even know what the point is. I just wanted to say “you put the lime in the coconut and twist it all up”. Furthermore, the line is catchy, so you cannot blame me for that.

Moreover, for this recipe, we are not using any lime but when you combine coconut with hot chocolate it is a match made in heaven.

Additionally, I am thankful that this coconut milk hot chocolate recipe exists.

Experimenting With The Coconut Hot Chocolate Recipe

I was not sure if coconut milk and hot chocolate would be a good mixture.

On the contrary, if I knew the combination was going to work, then it would be considered an experiment now, would it?

Thankfully, this recipe came out spectacular!

Does Chocolate Taste Good With Coconut?

Coconuts have a nutty taste with a bit of sweetness that goes great with chocolate.

Plus, this recipe has added sugar, so that takes the sweetness to another level. In conclusion, chocolate is great with coconut.

What Can You Add To Hot Chocolate To Make It Taste Better?

There are many things that you can add to hot chocolate to make it taste better. You have peanut butter, cinnamon, hazelnut, coconut, nutmeg, ginger, and so on.

Also, we cannot forget about the whiskey, just in case you want to turn your hot chocolate into an adult beverage.

Can You Drink Coconut Milk Warm?

Just like regular milk, you can drink coconut milk cold, warm, or hot. In fact, coconut milk will be used in this coconut hot chocolate recipe.

Furthermore, with “hot” being in the recipe’s name, I think it is safe to say that the coconut milk will be warm at the very least.

What Flavors Pair Well With Coconut?

Coconut pairs well with anything that tastes tropical. Also, coconut is great with chocolate, and for that reason, the coconut milk hot chocolate recipe was created.

Black cup on a grey rustic tray.

Coconut Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients List

Making The Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Serving: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 4 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract or 1 tsp Coconut Extract

Equipment And Tools

  • Coffee Mug
  • Saucepan with Pour Spouts
  • Spatula

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup Whipped Cream

Steps

Making Coconut Hot Chocolate Steps 1-3

  1. Pour the whole milk into the saucepan. This will be cooked at a low to medium temperature.
  2. Place the white sugar into the saucepan.
  3. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.

Making Coconut Hot Chocolate Steps 4-6

    1. Stir the chocolate mixture, and add coconut milk and vanilla or coconut extract.
    2. Pour the beverage into a cup.
    3. Top the beverage off with whip cream.

A Chocolate Coconut Conclusion

Chocolate and coconut are great. There is not much else to say after that. Now, let us enjoy this drink!

Black cup on a grey rustic tray.

Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

A coconut hot chocolate recipe is needed in my life right now. To be more specific, we need to make a coconut milk hot chocolate recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 414 kcal

Supplies and Equipment

  • 1 Coffee Mug
  • 1 Saucepan with Pour Spouts

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 4 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Coconut Extract Alternative: 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Topping

  • 1/4 Cup Whipped Cream

Instructions
 

Coconut Hot Chocolate Steps

  • Pour the whole milk into the saucepan. This will be cooked at a low to medium temperature.
  • Place the white sugar into the saucepan.
  • Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
  • Stir the chocolate mixture, and add coconut milk and vanilla or coconut extract.
  • Pour the beverage into a cup.
  • Top the beverage off with whip cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Coconut Hot, Coconut Hot Chocolate, Coconut Hot Chocolate Recipe, Coconut Milk Hot, Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
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