Hot chocolate

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Hot chocolate is like spaghetti sauce: everyone thinks their recipe is the BEST.

Some people like it bitter, sweet, thick, or liquid, and others love it buried under a pile of marshmallows, or just plain and simple. I think it all comes down to personal taste, which is why I wanted to create a solid basic recipe and then suggest a ton of different ways to personalize it.

My favourite flavour is orange. It reminds me of the orange-flavoured chocolate my dad used to buy me after school.

Particularities

ServesYields 1 cup
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
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Ingredients

3/4 cup almond milk
1.5 oz 70% dark chocolate (I use 4 squares of a Lindt chocolate bar)
2 drops vanilla extract

Choose a flavour

1/2 teaspoon orange zest (my favourite)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Espelette pepper

Topping ideas (optional)

1/4 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup whipped cream
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings

Steps

In a mug, heat up the milk in the microwave.
Add the chocolate, vanilla extract, and your choice of flavouring. Let sit for a few seconds and stir until texture is smooth. Add some water if it’s too thick.
Serve with the topping of your choice.