Gingerbread hot chocolate is going to be your favorite winter drink. Are you feeling the holiday spirit? Are you a wee bit chilly? Do you just want something chocolatey but with some warm spice?
There’s nothing quite like cozying up on the couch, watching a movie, and sipping on something delicious.
This homemade gingerbread hot cocoa is going to your new winter fave!
Check out some more fun hot chocolate recipes like these DIY hot chocolate bombs and this vegan hot chocolate recipe.
This hot cocoa is:
- warm
- cozy
- perfectly spiced
- chocolatey
- can be easily made dairy free
- easy peasy to make!
Ingredients for gingerbread hot cocoa:
- milk: I used whole milk, but you can use any variety of milk including nut milk or your favorite dairy free option!
- cocoa powder: I used unsweetened cocoa powder
- agave nectar: honey, maple syrup, or coconut nectar also work! You can also use granular sweetener – just make sure to heat the liquid enough so that it dissolves!
- ginger
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- allspice
- whipped cream (optional): but recommended
- cinnamon sticks (optional): for fun!
How to make gingerbread hot cocoa:
It’s so simple! Place the warmed milk, cocoa powder, agave nectar, and spices into your blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a blender, you can place all the ingredients in a medium pot and whisk to combine over medium heat.
Divide between two mugs and top with whipped cream, and extra sprinkle of cinnamon or ground ginger, and a cinnamon stick.
Toppings and add-ins:
I topped mine with whipped cream, an extra sprinkle of ground ginger, and a cinnamon stick, but there are so many other fun possibilities!
Add a homemade gingerbread man to the top of your whipped cream!
Peppermint sticks or candy canes could add a fun minty twist to this gingerbread hot cocoa
Mini marshmalls, giant marshmallows, or regular old marshmallows. Basically marshmallows in any form are always a good idea.
Other cozy drinks you’ll love:
- Red Velvet Hot Chocolate + Cream Cheese Whip Cream
- Boozy White Hot Chocolate
- Mocha Mexicana
- Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
Festive 5-Minute Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Learn how to make this festive gingerbread hot chocolate recipe at home! It’s made with cocoa powder, your favorite milk, and a few warming spices!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or your favorite milk! non-dairy or nut milks work too)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (Cacao v. Cocoa Powder: What’s the Difference?)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place warmed milk, cocoa powder, agave nectar, and spices into your blender.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Alternatively, if you don’t have a blender, you can place all the ingredients in a medium pot and whisk to combine over medium heat.
- Divide between two mugs and top with whipped cream, and extra sprinkle of cinnamon or ground ginger, and a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 28.1g
- Sodium: 99mg
- Fat: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31.4g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Beth Cole says
Could you use honey or maple syrup instead of agave? I am not crazy for agave and don’t have it on hand.
Lindsay Grimes Freedman says
Yes either would work! Enjoy!! xo