Pink Hot Chocolate
A whimsical and vibrant drink that warms your insides and adds joy to any gathering, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 drops pink food coloring
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the milk over medium heat until warm, just below boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Add pink food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with mini marshmallows.
Notes
Pair with freshly baked cookies or a slice of chocolate cake. Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg