10-Minute DIY Candy Cane Cocoa That Tastes Like Christmas
A simple and festive homemade cocoa recipe with the refreshing taste of candy canes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 small candy canes, crushed
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla extract and crushed candy canes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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