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Tasty Hot Chocolate recipes

There’s nothing quite like hot chocolate. It’s heaven on earth...in a mug. It’s something so simple that is arguably loved by everyone.

Hot chocolate is a staple in winter, but sometimes the classic chocolate mix and hot milk doesn’t satisfy the sweetest of teeth.

We have a bunch of sweet tooth's in the office who shared their favourite hot chocolate recipes to help you amp up your chocolate game!

 

Recipe #1 – Nutella Hot Chocolate

Who doesn't love Nutella? That sweet, nutty, chocolate spread that takes you back to your childhood days. Adding a spoonful (or more if you dare) of this indulgence will take your hot chocolate to the next level!

Podista Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

You need:

  • 200 ml of your favourite milk (Full cream, Skim, Almond, Soy or Oat)
  • 1 or 2 x Podista Hazelnut Chocolate
  • 1 – 2 tsp x Nutella (or more)

    Directions:

    1. Heat milk in milk frother - or use your machine steam wand
    2. Extract 1 or 2 of the Podista Hazelnut Chocolate into a mug
    3. Add Nutella and mix
    4. Add the heated frothed milk

    Take it to the next level (optional)

    1. Top up with whipped cream as high as Mount Everest
    2. Garnish with crushed hazelnuts, grated dark chocolate and a marshmallow (or 10)

     

    Recipe #2 – Chilli Hot Chocolate

    This devilish mix of sweet and spicy is a fiery treat for the adventurous soul. Beware...the heat of the chillies takes this classic favourite to another dimension!

    Podista Smooth & Creamy - Chilli Hot Chocolate

    Ingredients:

    • 200 ml of your favourite milk (Full cream, Skim, Almond, Soy or Oat)
    • 1 or 2 x Podista Smooth & Creamy pods
    • 1/2 tsp x Chilli powder or to taste
    • 1/2 tsp x Cinnamon powder
    • 1 pinch flaky salt
      Directions:
      1. Heat milk in milk frother - or use your machine steam wand
      2. Extract 1 or 2 of the Podista Smooth & Creamy pods into a mug
      3. Add the chilli powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt
      4. Add the heated frothed milk 

      Take it to the next level (optional)

      1. Top up with whipped cream as high as Mount Everest
      2. Throw in a cinnamon stick - feel free to use it as a straw!
      3. Shake some cinnamon powder on top...or chilli flakes if you like to live life on the edge

       

      Recipe #3 – Mars Bar Hot Chocolate

      If Mars Bars aren't one of the best chocolate bars to ever bless our planet, then I don't know what is! That combination of chocolate, chewy caramel, soft nougat and malted milk can be experienced in this melt in your mouth drink.

      Podista Caramel Hot Chocolate

      Ingredients:

      • 200 ml of your favourite milk (Full cream, Skim, Almond, Soy or Oat)
      • 1 or 2 x Podista Caramel Chocolate pods
      • 1 tsp x Malt powder/extract
      • 1 tsp x Vanilla essence
      • 1 pinch flaky salt

        Directions:

        1. Heat milk in milk frother - or use your machine steam wand
        2. Extract 1 or 2 of the Podista Caramel Chocolate pods into a mug
        3. Add a teaspoon of malt extract and vanilla essence
        4. Add a pinch of salt
        5. Add the heated frothed milk

        Take it to the next level (optional)

        1. Top up with whipped cream as high as Mount Everest
        2. Add chopped Mars bar, sprinkle some grated dark chocolate and drizzle caramel sauce to garnish 

        More of a Snickers fan? Add 1 tsp of peanut butter in step 3 and sprinkle some crushed peanuts on top in step 7.

         

        Recipe #4 – Mint Slice Hot Chocolate (alcoholic)

        This spiked mint hot chocolate is strictly for adults only. Tuck the little ones in, grab your partner or your best friends and put on your favourite Netflix show as you indulge in one (or a few) mugs of these!

        Podista Mint Chocolate

        Ingredients:

        • 200 ml of your favourite milk (Full cream, Skim, Almond, Soy or Oat)
        • 1 or 2 x Podista Mint Chocolate pods
        • 15 ml x Peppermint schnapps
        • 15 ml x Crème de menthe
        • 15 ml Crème de cacao

          Directions:

          1. Heat milk in milk frother - or use your machine steam wand
          2. Extract 1 or 2 of the Podista Smooth & Creamy pods into a mug
          3. Add Peppermint schnapps, crème de menthe and crème de cacao
          4. Add the heated frothed milk 

          Take it to the next level (optional)

          1. Top up with whipped cream as high as Mount Everest
          2. Garnish with grated dark chocolate and a marshmallow (or 10)
          3. Grab some Mint Slices, bite the top and bottom of it and use it to suck up your hot chocolate goodness, then eat your melted treat

           

          Recipe #5 – Low Sugar Iced Chocolate

          Sometimes we're craving a chocolate fix but our waistline is saying no - but that doesn't mean you have to miss out! Swapping for some low sugar ingredients makes it easy for you to have your cake and eat it too ; )

          Podista Sugar free chocolate - iced chocolate

          Ingredients:

            Directions:

            1. Add ice cubes to a tall glass
            2. Extract 1 or 2 of the Podista Sugar Free Chocolate or Poddies Sugar Free Chocolate into the glass
            3. Fill with cold Milk

            Optional

            1. Top up with a little sugar free whipped cream
            2. Sprinkle a little grated dark chocolate to garnish... oh go on, sprinkle a bit more, dark chocolate is healthy anyway right?!

            If you have any questions or suggestions, contact us by email at hello@expresspods.com.au or call us on 1800 370 656.

             

            Enjoy!

            Express Pods Team (Happiness Heroes)

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