It’s time for the second installment of Even He Can Do It! Over to Alex.
Winter is coming! Temperatures have dropped below zero and we had the first few flakes of snow a couple of days ago — just in time for the beginning of Advent. The fourth Sunday before December 25 marks the beginning of this special season, which is probably best known for its traditions of lighting the candles of an Advent wreath and opening one door a day on your Advent calendar.
The weeks before Christmas here are usually busy weeks as there are so many things to do before the “old year” ends. Among the most pleasant activities during this time of year is, without a doubt, visiting Christmas markets. Soaking in the cozy atmosphere while strolling down the lit-up aisles of booths with yummy food and drinks or handmade crafts really gets you in the mood for Christmas.
After being at the Christmas market for a couple of hours, Erin is usually freezing no matter how much clothing she put on. And when we come home, there is nothing more comforting than a big cup of hot chocolate. For any of you guys out there, the following recipe is super simple and sure to please any chocolate loving lady friend. ;)
I am not a big peanut butter lover, so I prefer my hot chocolate without it. Even then this is probably the world’s best hot cocoa recipe! It’s like liquid chocolate. You can even prepare this drink in the time it takes your lady friend to put on her cozy clothing after coming in! Or is Erin the only girl who drops everything when coming home in order to get changed into pajamas?
Thanks again to everybody who took the time to leave a comment on my last post! You gave me a very warm welcome. :) I wish you a nice and stress free Christmas time. See you soon! Alex
Erin’s notes: We tried a few healthy versions with cocoa powder, milk and honey but it just wasn’t doing it for me. If I’m going to have a treat like hot chocolate, I want it to taste chocolatey and not watery and vaguely chocolatey. And that involves lots of chocolate. And evaporated milk. It’s so bad for you but I don’t even care. It takes me to my happy place. You can also leave out the peanut butter if you prefer and still have the best plain hot chocolate of your life. I don’t normally use commercial peanut butter, but the natural peanuts-only kind left the hot chocolate gritty. If you don’t mind that, then go ahead and use the natural kind!
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate - Even He Can Do It!
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- Yield: 1-2 cups
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk + up to an additional cup of milk
- ¾ cup (180ml) evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons smooth commercial (Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan, etc.) peanut butter
- 50 grams (a little less than ⅓ cup) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
Directions
- Combine ¼ cup milk and the rest of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occassionally.
- When the chocolate is melted, taste and if it's too rich, add more milk. You'll very likely want to add more milk, but I'm keeping the recipe the way it is in case someone is after something extremely rich (the way I am!)
27 comments on "Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate – Even He Can Do It!" — Add one!
I love the even-he-can-do-it series. You guys are awesome. I have never tried peanut butter in hot chocolate… I guess I should try it some time. Thanks.
Honestly, what better way to get into the Christmas mood than going to the Christmas market… Nothing can replace this. It's soo much fun and like you said there is soo much good food. Next year, I will hopefully manage to be back in Germany for Christmas. I miss those Christmas markets…
This looks so rich and scrumptious! I'll have to make some for my hubby. He really has a thing for hot chocolate this time of year…
You don't, though? You have to try this version! So rich and chocolatey. :)
I like that you added evaporated milk. That is such a good idea. I tried with hazelnut butter, and it is also very good.
It makes it SO rich and delicious! You tried this recipe with hazelnut butter? That sounds even better than peanut butter. Yum. :)
Yum! Why have i never put peanut butter in hot chocolate before?! Gotta try that :D
Just remember it'll be grainy if you use the natural stuff!
This sounds so good! I love PB and I love chocolate! I just made white chocolate hot chocolate – this needs to be next!
I hope you enjoy it! White chocolate hot chocolate is another favorite of ours, especially with a shot of Amarula in it. ;)
Seriously putting peanut butter in hot chocolate is the best idea in the world!! Sounds like liquid peanut butter cups! So amazing!!! I am certainly going to make my hubs make this! ;) And no, Erin is definitely not the only one who drops everything to put PJs on. I mean, that is more important when its cold outside right ;)
Good to know, Karla! Before I met Erin, I wore jeans all day, and the whole pajama thing seemed rather strange to me. Now I like it more and more. :) And hooray that you love the idea. Unfortunately, they only almost taste like liquid peanut butter cups. Let us know how you liked the recipe…
I'm all about anything peanut butter and chocolate! This will be making an appearance at my house soon!
I hope you all like it! And hooray for peanut butter and chocolate. :)
I love this! What a tasty treat :)
Thanks!
Oh my goodness, this idea is just genius! Why have I never had peanut butter in my hot chocolate before??
It's definitely worth trying! Just don't try the natural stuff. :)
I can't wait for snow. Colorado has been having a really warm winter (like i the 50s and high 40s) but the weather forcast predicts snow the night I land back in Colorado, so I'm really excited!
I'm also super jazzed about this hot cocoa. I tried swiss miss this season after not having hot chocolate for YEEEEAAARRS and I fell in love with hot chocolate all over again. Now I'm looking at tons of recipes for hot chocolate :P
It started snowing this week! But luckily it's coming down slowly. I hope you get some snow soon! Maybe you shouldn't try this recipe. It's so rich and amazing that it'll ruin all future hot chocolate for you. ;)
This sounds super rich and decadent especially with the peanut butter – I've never thought about adding it to hot chocolate before!
It's probably the richest drink ever. I don't mind, though. :)
We are flying to Germany in 2 weeks, I can't wait to spend Christmas there!! :)
Where are you going to be in Germany?!
Mmmm, another great post, Alex! I drink a lightened-up homemade hot cocoa almost every single morning in the winter (yes, i'm addicted) + this super decadent version looks just wonderful. Love the addition of peanut butter!
Thank you Amy! I had a hot chocolate phase where I'd drink it every single day when I was a small boy but at some point I just stopped, I don't remember why. This version might change that again… :)
This looks and sounds wonderful! Yum! Thanks for sharing!
We aim to please. ;)