15-Minute Cranberry Hot Chocolate: A Cozy Winter Delight
A warm and comforting drink made with rich cocoa and tart cranberries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add cranberries, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir well.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until cranberries soften.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Return to heat, add vanilla and cinnamon.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Strain for a smoother texture if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg