We have been super busy the past few weeks and haven%u2019t seen any of the littles for a while and I am starting to miss them. So the other day, (when it was actually kinda cold. its been way to warm here!) when I was in the neighborhood, I stopped by my sisters house after the kids got out of school with pumpkin hot chocolate supplies and to hang out. Unfortunately, one of those littles (Miley Lu) was to cool for me and went to hang out with her friend, but whatever, that just left enough hot chocolate supplies to make the one that stayed the biggest cup he could handle, look through all his pictures, and sit around talking about his fart hole.%u00a0
Pretty great visit it I do say so myself.
This hot chocolate is just a little seasonal twist on regular old hot chocolate. I bet that some of you out there might end up with a bit of extra pumpkin puree come next week and this is a great way to use some of that up. The pumpkin make the hot chocolate a little thicker, a bit more hearty,%u00a0and adds a nice smooth creaminess to the drink. And some fiber, which is always good.
%u00a0Now all we need is some snow.
The stuff. Milk (any kind you drink) pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, crown sugar, and a pinch or so of cinnamon.%u00a0
Oh, and pick out your most favorite kick ass mug (it will just sate better that way).%u00a0I brought over the rainbow bug cause Judah loves him some rainbows.%u00a0
Dump all the stuff into a pot and stick it on stove on medium heat.
Whisk it all around, and continue to whack until the its as hot as you want it to be.
Pour it into a cup (preferably one with rainbows on it)%u00a0and %u00a0top it off with whatever you like on top of your drink %u00a0(I added a bit more milk froth and a spinkle more of cinnamon)
And serve up, to yourself, or to the monster little waiting for his chocolate fix.
Have a great day!
-C
Makes 1 cup%u00a0
1 1/4 %u00a0cup milk (cow, nut, soy.. whatever)
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
3 %u00a0tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon brown sugar(more if you like it sweetness)%u00a0
a pinch or two of pumpkin spice blend (or just some cinnamon works)
Take all ingredients and place into a pot. %u00a0Whisk everything together until fully incorporated. Place pot on medium heat and keep whisking until the hot chocolate is heated to your preferred temperature.
Pour into a mug and feel free to top with whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows or whatever you heart desires.
My motive for this drink%u2026get rid of a few candy cane%u2026.. %u00a0And maybe make a little kid happy, but that was just a bonus… I would have made him drink this even if he didn’t like it. (I am awful like that)
I have noticed lately people are really into peppermint in their hot drinks and %u00a0I have an excess of candy canes in my house, so %u00a0this was the perfect drink to make. I was initially just going to make hot peppermint milk but added the cocoa for an extra treat. If you want, omit the cocoa and just make peppermint milk.. Or you might want to replace 1/2 the milk and add coffee! Or for those adults out there..maybe add a spash of vodka.. my version of .a hot black and white peppermint Russian(I just made that a thing)
A little advise %u2026.check the temperature of the drink if you are giving it to a kid..What I thought was not too hot turned out to be a too hot. My little niece took a big gulp, and instantly sprayed the drink all over the kitchen and my clean hat, scarf and mittens%u2026 and then proceeded to cry%u2026.Hot chocolate is supposed to make the kids happy%u2026.so yeah…
All you need is a cup of milk(cow, soy, rice..whatever) a tablespoon of cocoa powder, a tiny pinch of salt and a candy cane. We don’t need to add any extra sugar because the candy cane is sugar.%u00a0
Peel plastic off candy cane and place in a baggy and smash with something hard (rolling pin worked great)Stick all ingredients into a pot on medium heat and whisk until the candy cane is melted and the milk is as hot as you like it.
It you want(we did) top with a dollop of whipped cream(or whipped coconut cream) and sprinkle with a little more crushed candy cane%u2026..Best served after a long afternoon of playing in the snow!
Go for it, watch your tongue and enjoy!
%u00a0
1 normal sized candy cane
1 tablespoon powdered cocoa
1 1/4 cup of milk(cow, soy, rice, hemp%u2026what ever milk you want)
pinch of salt
Place unwrapped candy cane in baggy and smash. %u00a0Place all but a sprinkle of the candy cane, the milk, and the cocoa in pot on medium heat %u00a0and whisk until candy cane is fully melted and the cocoa is you preferred temperature.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy cane.
THE LOVELY CRAZY
October 18, 2019 by maximios • Blog
We have been super busy the past few weeks and haven%u2019t seen any of the littles for a while and I am starting to miss them. So the other day, (when it was actually kinda cold. its been way to warm here!) when I was in the neighborhood, I stopped by my sisters house after the kids got out of school with pumpkin hot chocolate supplies and to hang out. Unfortunately, one of those littles (Miley Lu) was to cool for me and went to hang out with her friend, but whatever, that just left enough hot chocolate supplies to make the one that stayed the biggest cup he could handle, look through all his pictures, and sit around talking about his fart hole.%u00a0
Pretty great visit it I do say so myself.
This hot chocolate is just a little seasonal twist on regular old hot chocolate. I bet that some of you out there might end up with a bit of extra pumpkin puree come next week and this is a great way to use some of that up. The pumpkin make the hot chocolate a little thicker, a bit more hearty,%u00a0and adds a nice smooth creaminess to the drink. And some fiber, which is always good.
%u00a0Now all we need is some snow.
The stuff. Milk (any kind you drink) pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, crown sugar, and a pinch or so of cinnamon.%u00a0
Oh, and pick out your most favorite kick ass mug (it will just sate better that way).%u00a0I brought over the rainbow bug cause Judah loves him some rainbows.%u00a0
Dump all the stuff into a pot and stick it on stove on medium heat.
Whisk it all around, and continue to whack until the its as hot as you want it to be.
Pour it into a cup (preferably one with rainbows on it)%u00a0and %u00a0top it off with whatever you like on top of your drink %u00a0(I added a bit more milk froth and a spinkle more of cinnamon)
And serve up, to yourself, or to the monster little waiting for his chocolate fix.
Have a great day!
-C
Makes 1 cup%u00a0
Take all ingredients and place into a pot. %u00a0Whisk everything together until fully incorporated. Place pot on medium heat and keep whisking until the hot chocolate is heated to your preferred temperature.
Pour into a mug and feel free to top with whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows or whatever you heart desires.
I have noticed lately people are really into peppermint in their hot drinks and %u00a0I have an excess of candy canes in my house, so %u00a0this was the perfect drink to make. I was initially just going to make hot peppermint milk but added the cocoa for an extra treat. If you want, omit the cocoa and just make peppermint milk.. Or you might want to replace 1/2 the milk and add coffee! Or for those adults out there..maybe add a spash of vodka.. my version of .a hot black and white peppermint Russian(I just made that a thing)
A little advise %u2026.check the temperature of the drink if you are giving it to a kid..What I thought was not too hot turned out to be a too hot. My little niece took a big gulp, and instantly sprayed the drink all over the kitchen and my clean hat, scarf and mittens%u2026 and then proceeded to cry%u2026.Hot chocolate is supposed to make the kids happy%u2026.so yeah…
Peel plastic off candy cane and place in a baggy and smash with something hard (rolling pin worked great)
Stick all ingredients into a pot on medium heat and whisk until the candy cane is melted and the milk is as hot as you like it.
Go for it, watch your tongue and enjoy!
%u00a0
Place unwrapped candy cane in baggy and smash. %u00a0Place all but a sprinkle of the candy cane, the milk, and the cocoa in pot on medium heat %u00a0and whisk until candy cane is fully melted and the cocoa is you preferred temperature.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy cane.