Chai Hot Chocolate (3 Ingredients)
Rich chocolate meets chai! Make this single-serve chai hot chocolate in 5 minutes flat with just 3 ingredients. Thanks to dark chocolate chips and my chai spice mix, this recipe is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings and warm your soul.
When the chocolate cravings hit on a cold evening, this super easy single-serve hot chocolate is one of my quick go-to drinks. And just like my winter spiced tea, this chai hot chocolate combines all the warm spices – a hug in a mug if you like.
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Chai Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp chai spice mix
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until simmering.1 cup whole milk
- Reduce the heat to low, add the chocolate chips and chai spice mix to the saucepan and stir until the chocolate chips are melted and fully combined – about 3-4 minutes.2 tbsp dark chocolate chips, 1/4 tsp chai spice mix
- Pour the hot chocolate into a large mug and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Milk: I recommend full-fat milk but you can also use lighter versions such as skim milk. For a dairy-free alternative, you can opt for almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Chocolate: Dark chocolate chips give the hot chocolate a rich taste but you can also use semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate. Broken-up chocolate bars work well too.
- Chai spices: I use 1/4 tsp of my homemade chai spice mix recipe but you can use store-bought chai spice as well. Increase the chai spice mix to 1/2 teaspoon for a more robust flavor. You can also use chai syrup, just keep the extra sugar content in mind.
Step-by-step: chocolate chip hot chocolate
1: You can add the spice mix and chocolate chips right at the start or once the milk is fully heated. Make sure to stir constantly if you add them at the start.
2: Stir to combine until the chocolate chips have melted. Adjust to taste, adding more milk or extra sugar. Serve while hot.
3 chai hot chocolate topping ideas
- Marshmallows: Add extra sweetness to your drink with fluffy marshmallows. For a fun twist, roast them over an open flame until they’re golden brown and slightly gooey.
- Whipped cream: A classic topping that adds a creamy and indulgent texture. Try my German schlag, brown sugar whipped cream, or mascarpone cream.
- Extra chocolate: Sprinkle a generous amount of chocolate shavings or drizzle chocolate syrup over your hot chocolate for a decadent and indulgent finish.
Perfect later night treat for one!