Hojicha Hot Chocolate
A delicious way to enjoy roasted green tea (hojicha) and hot chocolate in one warm and comforting drink.
Servings 1
Calories 294kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chocolate milk or dark, chopped
- 1 C whole milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoon hojicha powder
- sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup) optional
- whipped cream optional
- marshmallows optional
Instructions
Microwave method:
- Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe mug.
- Pour ¼ C of milk into the mug and microwave for 30-40 seconds, until the milk is steaming hot.
- Remove mug from microwave and stir with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.
- In a separate cup, heat the remaining ¾ C of milk in the microwave (another 40-50 seconds) until hot. Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.
- Stir in sweetener of your choice if you prefer a sweeter hot chocolate. (Optional)
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and/or marshmallows. (Optional)
Stove top method:
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until just scalding hot (not boiling).
- Add chopped chocolate to a mug.
- Pour about ¼ C of hot milk over the chocolate and give it a stir with a spoon until all the chocolate is melted.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.
- Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.
- Stir in sweetener of your choice if you prefer a sweeter hot chocolate. (Optional)
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and/or marshmallows. (Optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg