Go Back
–+ servings
side view of a glass mug of gingerbread hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, cinnamon and a star shaped gingerbread cookie on a marble countertop. The mug is surrounded by cookies, green and white string and a plate of cookies in the background
Print

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

This homemade gingerbread hot chocolate is a decadent hot chocolate bursting with gingerbread flavor. 
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Gingerbread hot chocolate, gingerbread hot cocoa
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 250kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk or other type of milk or plant-based milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup honey, or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • dash nutmeg
  • dash salt

Instructions

  • To begin, heat your milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • As the milk warms, whisk in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt and nutmeg.
  • Continue whisking until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Heat until desired temperature is met without bring the drink to a boil or simmer.
  • Pour it into your favorite mugs. Add your favorite toppings.

Notes

    • Whole milk makes this recipe have a lovely creaminess. For extra creaminess, add a drizzle of heavy cream.
    • ​Feel free to add more spices if you like a lot of spices.
    • Cocoa powder doesn't mix super easily and has to be whisked a lot for it to be incorporated. 
    • Add some collagen peptides for a boost of protein and help balance out the sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 1mg