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Banana Hot Chocolate

Banana Hot Chocolate

The ultimate comfort drink is here! The Banana Hot Chocolate combines creamy milk with chocolate and sweet bananas, creating a deliciously cozy beverage. Perfect for winter nights, this easy recipe delivers warm, delectable flavors that will make you want to sip it every evening. Try making it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups low-fat milk or rice milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped chocolate pieces milk chocolate, semi sweet, or dairy free
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • Sugar sugar (as needed to taste)

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Food Processor
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk slowly over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until the chocolate fully melts into the milk and creates a smooth chocolate liquid. This will take a few minutes-- don't rush the process by turning up the heat, or you'll end up with scorched milk. Heat up the mixture thoroughly until it's quite hot, but don't let it boil.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly dissolved.
  3. Place the banana slices in a blender.
  4. Carefully pour the hot liquid into the blender. Make sure your check your blender's manual on blending hot liquids; different blenders have different requirements for heated liquids. Alternatively, you may use an immersion blender for this step.
  5. Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until smooth. Taste the drink; if your banana was not quite ripe, you may need to add a spoon or two of sugar to taste.
  6. Pour the banana hot chocolate into two large mugs or three smaller mugs. Serve immediately. The drink will thicken as it cools, and may need to be stirred briskly if left to sit too long.

Notes

There are many ways to enjoy this drink, from adding nut butter to using different types of chocolate. Enjoy experimenting!