3 Easy Hot Chocolate Recipes You Can Make on the Trail
Nothing says down-home comfort better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Assemble these easy recipes at home to upgrade a classic drink.
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Peppermint Swizzle
Transition from trail to camp with the calming aroma of peppermint.
- ¼ cup Nido (whole milk powder)
- 12 mini Junior Mints
- 1 peppermint swizzle stick or candy cane
Pour 8 ounces of boiling water into a mug with Junior Mints and milk powder. Stir with peppermint swizzle stick until Junior Mints are melted.
Marshmallow Nutella
Restore your energy with this creamy cocoa that infuses the flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts.
- ¼ cup Nido (whole milk powder)
- 3 Tbsp Nutella
- 2 large marshmallows
Dip one round end of each marshmallow in Nutella and set aside. Stir 8 ounces boiling water into a mug with remaining Nutella and milk powder until dissolved. Top with Nutella-dipped marshmallows.
White Chocolate Chili Matcha
Matcha and chilies, both well known for their health benefits, combine to warm your body and soul.
- ¼ cup Nido (whole milk powder)
- 1 oz white chocolate bar or 50 white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- ¼ tsp ancho chili powder
Break white chocolate bar into small pieces and add to a mug with remaining ingredients. Stir in 8 ounces boiling water until chocolate is melted.
