{"id":44440,"date":"2025-12-03T12:30:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=44440"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:30:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:30:12","slug":"hot-chocolate-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hot-chocolate-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"A Healthy Twist on Ina Garten&#8217;s Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing says cozy winter like a steaming mug of hot chocolate\u2014and no one does it better than the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. While her <a href=\"https:\/\/barefootcontessa.com\/recipes\/peppermint-hot-chocolate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peppermint hot chocolate recipe<\/a> is deliciously decadent, it packs a decent amount of fat, sugar, and calories. Sure, a one-off won\u2019t necessarily wreck your diet, but we do have a long winter ahead. With that in mind, we figured we\u2019d ask HUM RD Gaby Vaca-Flores for her take on Garten\u2019s recipe that skews healthier without skimping on flavor or wintry spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ahead, Vaca-Flores shares her modified hot chocolate recipes\u2014the first with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/dairy-and-acne\/\">dairy<\/a>, and the second plant-based\u2014that you\u2019ll want to keep hot and healthy all season long.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-healthier-hot-chocolate-recipe-dairy\">Healthier Hot Chocolate Recipe (Dairy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"cbbeb8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cbbeb8;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe-dairy.jpg\" alt=\"hot chocolate recipe dairy\" class=\"wp-image-44443 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In this recipe, Vaca-Flores makes a few substitutions so it\u2019s less heavy on your system (and on your diet).<\/p>\n\n\n<p>For starters, it calls for using low-fat or 2 percent milk instead of whole and half-and-half. \u201cThis significantly reduces saturated fat and overall calories while still delivering calcium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-do-we-need-protein\/\">protein<\/a>, and a creamy base,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Next up, we\u2019re encouraged to grab dark chocolate with a high cacao content, which Vaca-Flores says will pack more antioxidants and less sugar than Garten\u2019s choice of semi-sweet and\u00a0 bittersweet chocolate blends. (She also sticks to unsweetened cacao powder, which offers a deeper chocolate flavor sans extra sugar.)<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Instead of tossing in handfuls of candy canes, Vaca-Flores suggests using a more modest\u2014and optional\u2014helping of a single crushed candy cane or a half-teaspoon of peppermint extract if you prefer to preserve the minty flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, she recommends dialing back the sweetener from one tablespoon of sugar to one teaspoon (or less) of brown sugar or maple syrup. \u201cIf you want to keep sugar low, you can also use a monkfruit\/erythritol blend,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><em>Ingredients (yields 2 servings)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup low-fat or 2 percent milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 oz dark chocolate (70 percent cacao or higher), chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp peppermint extract or 1 small crushed candy cane (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetener to taste: 1 tsp maple syrup or 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or less) instead of full tablespoon (alternative: monkfruit\/erythritol blend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pinch of salt (optional to help deepen chocolate flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water (as needed, if too thick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em>Directions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a small saucepan, heat the low-fat milk over medium-low heat until warm. (Do not boil.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whisk in the chopped dark chocolate and cocoa powder until fully melted and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in vanilla extract, peppermint or candy cane, sweetener, and salt (if using). Adjust sweetness as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour into mugs and top with a \u201clight whipped cream\u201d option (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p><em>Light Whipped Cream \/ Toppings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a small dollop of lightly whipped 2 percent milk and a tiny splash of cold heavy cream (or half-and-half) whipped until soft. \u201cBecause you\u2019re using mostly low-fat milk, the dollop will impart the \u2018luxury\u2019 feel with far less saturated fat and calories than full heavy-cream whipped topping,\u201d says Vaca-Flores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthier alternative: Skip the whipped cream and top with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint for flavor and visual flair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-healthier-hot-chocolate-recipe-non-dairy\">Healthier Hot Chocolate Recipe (Non-Dairy)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This plant-based hot chocolate recipe doesn\u2019t stray too far from the first.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>When choosing a plant milk, Vaca-Flores advises seeking out unsweetened, creamier varieties\u2014think oat, cashew, or barista-style almond milk\u2014for a richer texture. \u201cPlant-based milks also avoid lactose, generally have lower saturated fat (or different fat profile), and can be kinder to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-digestion-works\/\">digestion<\/a> if someone has a dairy sensitivity,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>On the chocolate front, you\u2019ll still want to use dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao content; just make sure it\u2019s labeled as vegan. \u201cUsing dark vegan chocolate and reducing added sugar still keeps the drink rich and satisfying but cuts down on simple sugar load,\u201d says Vaca-Flores.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><em>Ingredients (yields 2 servings)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup unsweetened plant milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 oz vegan dark chocolate (70 percent cacao or higher), chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp peppermint extract or 1 small crushed candy cane (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetener to taste: maple syrup, a monkfruit\/erythritol blend, or minimal cane sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch of sea salt (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em>Directions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat the plant milk gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat. (Do not boil.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whisk in the chopped dairy-free chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in vanilla, peppermint (or crushed candy cane), sweetener, and salt. Adjust sweetness to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour into mugs. 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