Description
A quick and comforting drink that mixes rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients. If peanut butter is stiff, let it soften at room temperature.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cocoa powder, sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk together until blended.
- Heat the mixture, whisking continuously, until hot and steaming but not boiling, about 3–5 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use whole milk or half-and-half. Adjust sweetness to taste. Can be made dairy-free by using oat or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg