Healthy Recipes Drink Chocolate Drink Hot Chocolate Whipped Hot Chocolate 3.5 (2) 2 Reviews Any kind of milk will work in this fun take on hot chocolate that's perfect for special occasions. For other flavor variations, try adding a drop of peppermint extract or a pinch of pumpkin spice or chili powder, depending on the season. You can even swap out half of the milk for coffee for a flavorful twist. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 14, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jason Donnelly Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This whipped drink provides a fun twist on hot chocolate for special occasions.Cocoa powder offers antioxidants that may promote heart health.You can add peppermint extract or pumpkin spice for a seasonal flavor variation. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons whipping cream ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk, heated Directions Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a medium bowl. Add cream and vanilla; beat until thick and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. If the mixture is still grainy, mix a little longer. Divide hot milk between 2 heatproof glasses and top with the chocolate mixture. Whisk to combine. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2021; updated December 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 235 Calories 15g Fat 23g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 235 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 20g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 51mg 17% Vitamin A 612IU 12% Sodium 71mg 3% Potassium 291mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.