Name: Double Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2 Serving(s)
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: , 3 tbsp (45 mL) ,unsweetened cocoa powder; , 3 tbsp (45 mL) ,granulated sugar; , 2 cups (500 mL) ,milk or soy milk; , ¼ cup (60 mL) ,smooth peanut butter; , 2 oz (60 g) , bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; , 1 tsp (5 mL) ,vanilla; , ,lightly sweetened whipped cream; , ,4 mini peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped; , 1 tsp (5 mL) ,coarsely chopped peanuts

Double Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Canadians love their double doubles. So treat yourself to our "double double" - double the peanuts, double the chocolate! This sumptuous drink blends the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing for a heart-warming drink for those young and old to enjoy.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

3 tbsp (45 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
2 cups (500 mL) milk or soy milk
¼ cup (60 mL) smooth peanut butter
2 oz (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

Garnish (optional)

lightly sweetened whipped cream
4 mini peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) coarsely chopped peanuts

Directions

Place cocoa powder and sugar in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Set over medium heat.

Stir in peanut butter and chocolate, stirring until milk is hot, and peanut butter and chocolate have melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Garnish with whipped cream. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and chopped peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving (without optional garnish): 620 calories, 35 g fat (14 g saturated fat, 0.2 g trans fat, 12 g monounsaturated fat, 4 g polyunsaturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 19 g protein, 56 g carbohydrate, 8 g fibre, 40 g sugars, 260 mg sodium.