This Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect healthy warm drink recipe for those cold winter days. It’s made with only 4 simple ingredients and it’s perfect for kids!
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I don’t know about where you live, but we had our first snowfall this week here in Romania! Of course, it disappeared in less than 24 hours which is par for the course here. Our snow won’t stick until at least December, maybe even January, but up on the mountains it’s a different story. It’s so lovely to look out the window at all the bright red, orange and yellow leaves across the valley with the snow-capped mountains in the background. And sipping on this Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate while I do just makes it all that much sweeter!
Since we live in the mountains, warm and comforting drinks are a staple in our house. We usually opt for herbal tea with honey, for the health benefits of course, but every now and then the kids and I want a special treat to enjoy after a brisk fall or winter walk and this Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a recipe I reach for over and over again. It’s SO easy to make, it heats up in the Crock Pot while we’re playing outside enjoying the cool weather, and it’s like a warm hug when we come inside to curl up on the couch and watch a movie, without all those preservatives and added sugars in conventional hot chocolate products.
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Looking for more delicious hot drinks like this Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate to enjoy this winter? Try my Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Cider, or this amazing Homemade Earl Grey Tea Latte!
This hot chocolate is also great for parties and family get togethers – it makes enough for a crowd (depending on the size of your slow cooker, of course) and adding all kinds of different toppings keeps it interesting for your party guests. We love topping this Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, but feel free to drink it as it is, or topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and even M&Ms and chocolate sauce. The sky is the limit!
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I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite warm drink for cold winter days? I’d love to know!
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- Healthier Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
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Healthier Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Recipe: Ingredients
- 2 liters low fat milk (use dairy-free milk if you wish)
- 1/2 cup honey (use 2/3 cup if you like extra sweetness) or other vegan substitute
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- whipped cream and peppermint candies for garnish (optional)
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the milk, honey, cocoa powder and peppermint extract to your slow cooker set to high heat.
- Whisk everything together until well combined and put the lid on.
- Let cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
- Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.
Recipe: Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
This looks like the perfect way to make a big batch for a get together on a chilly day!
It sure is!! 🙂
I love that you have made a lighter version! The peppermint sounds like the perfect addition!
Thanks so much!
This looks amazing! Another fun idea with this (since it’s in a crock pot) is to actually plug it in outdoors during the fun, and guests can get a warm drink! I also would wager money that it would taste Devine set next to a pot of coffee, for folks to make “peppermint mocha latte’s” 😉
That’s a great idea! Thanks 🙂
Yum, I need to make this for the holidays! Love that it’s healthier, too!
Thanks so much! You’ll love it!
It’s so nice to see a healthier version of a beverage I’ve always loved, and this looks simply delicious! Perfect for the holidays!
Thanks so much!
Looks delicious and so easy to make! !
Thanks so much!
I need to get this going in my slow cooker asap! I cannot wait to warm up with a cup!
You’ll love it!
This is calling my name!! Can’t wait to try it!
Hope you love it!!