Spiced hot chocolate recipe

A version of our spiced mocha, but without the coffee.

A real winter warmer with cinnamon, nutmeg and a kick of chilli added to our smooth 54% Dark hot chocolate.

This recipe can be made fully vegan by just by using your choice of plant-based milk.

Hot chocolate recipe

Ingredients + equipment:

- 54% dark hot chocolate flakes
- 200ml of dairy or plant-based milk
- Chilli powder
- Nutmeg (whole)
- Cinnamon (ground)
- A saucepan (if making on the hob)
- Your favourite mug

Instructions to make on the hob or microwave:

Heat 200ml (about one large mug) of milk in a saucepan on the hob, or in a large mug in the microwave. Make sure it doesn’t boil as this will affect the taste.

Add about 8 teaspoons (depending on your taste) of 54% dark hot chocolate flakes.

Add a smidgen of chilli powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/8 grated nutmeg.

Stir everything through and continue stirring until your flakes have fully melted.

Pour into your favourite mug and enjoy your spiced hot chocolate.

You can also make your hot chocolate in one of our hot chocolate makers or the Hot chocolate shaker.