What can I add to hot chocolate to make it better?

What can I add to hot chocolate to make it better?

What toppings to add to your customizable hot chocolate bar:

1. marshmallows or mini marshmallows!
2. toffee bits.
3. coarse sea salt.
4. mini chocolate chips.
5. crushed peppermints or candy canes or soft peppermint sticks.
6. cinnamon sticks.
7. whoppers.
8. milk chocolate truffles.

Is hot chocolate better with milk or water?

Which to Use—Milk, Soy, or Water? Whole milk lends to the creaminess and sweetness of hot chocolate, but feel free to use low-fat or nonfat milk if you prefer. For a thicker, richer hot chocolate, switch out 1/4 cup of milk for cream. Soy milk or another non-dairy milk is an alternative if you are lactose intolerant.

How do you make Swiss Miss hot chocolate better?

How to Make Hot Cocoa Better

1. Don’t try to mix the entire beverage all at once.
2. Try using milk as the liquid for your mix instead of water.
3. Choose your mug wisely.
4. Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or other nut butter.
5. Get spicy.

Who first put marshmallows in hot chocolate?

While the Mesoamericans were enjoying chocolate drink, ancient Egyptians were cooking up something now considered the Queen of Frivolous Food: marshmallows.

Does hot cocoa help you sleep?

A cup of hot cocoa or a few delicious squares can help us wind down in the evening and may even have soporific effects, but if you’re still worried about consuming stimulants too close to bedtime, it’s good to know that just the smell of chocolate can be enough to make us feel calm​.

Is hot chocolate better than coffee?

Summary. Hot chocolate is richer than coffee in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and copper. Coffee contains less saturated fats and no carbohydrates.

Can you use milk in instant hot chocolate?

For a creamy mug of hot chocolate my preference would be to use milk instead of water to make your hot chocolate. However there is dried milk in the mix so if you do use water it will still be ‘milky’.

How do you make the best Galaxy hot chocolate?

Just add 4 heaped teaspoonfuls of GALAXY® Instant Hot Chocolate Drink powder into a cup or mug and then pour on hot water and stir. Microwave: Add 4 heaped teaspoonfuls of GALAXY® Instant Hot Chocolate Drink powder into a cup or mug and mix with water. Microwave for 1-2 mins (650w).