Don’t let the name fool you: this sweet, creamy beverage is more like a liquid chocolate chip peanut butter cookie than a typical hot chocolate. So if you love sipping on something warm and rich while reading your favorite book next to the fire, this drink is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of hot chocolate mix
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (I recommend creamy peanut butter)
- ½ cup milk, any kind
- ½ cup water
- ½ vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
- Marshmallows (optional)
Directions
- Add 1/4 cup of peanut butter to a mug.
- Add 1/2 cup of milk to a mug.
- Microwave for 60 seconds (or until hot).
- Stir in 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract or more if you like!
- Add chocolate chips or peanut butter chips, then microwave for another 30 seconds
Follow These Steps to Make Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate:
- Make sure you have all the ingredients on hand before beginning.
- Heat the milk in a microwave until hot but not boiling.
- Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the warm milk and stir well to combine. If you have a powerful blender, add this mixture back into the peanut butter jar and blend on high for 20 seconds until combined. If not, use an immersion blender in your cup or bowl to combine everything thoroughly.
- Add chocolate chips/peanut butter chips and stir well until they are melted completely (if you skipped step 1 above).
- Finally, add marshmallows and mix well again so that there aren’t any clumps left behind!
How to Store Leftover Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
If you have leftovers, you can store this in a glass jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Remember that this chocolate-based recipe will solidify in the refrigerator. To return it to a drinkable texture, simply warm it over low heat on the stovetop.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make peanut butter hot chocolate, it’s time to try it out! Keep in mind that while this recipe serves two, you can easily double or triple the ingredients if you’re making a bigger batch.
