Spring is nearly upon us but it is pretty bipolar here. It snowed last week yet it was on the weekend so no snow days. Yay. The other day the winds were so extreme that Whistler shut down early and my Dad almost didn't make it home. But today it is sunny enough for a walk in a t-shirt. Too bad I was wearing the shirt that said "Between the cheek 8 bucks." I have no idea where the shirt came from but it is the best sleep/walk shirt. For once I dam the sun for making me take my sweater off.
Little story time. Near my house, on the lake, there used to be a prison. It was taken down the year I was born. While this always seemed awesome to me, my parents informed me it was dangerous in the years leading up to the closure. Thirteen high risk prisoners managed to escape in one day. How is that possible?! Even Shawshank style would be difficult with thirteen. Needless to say, three years later it was gone. How does this relate to hot chocolate? It doesn't. How have I gone so long without this? My brain automatically thinks of ways to add peanut butter to everything and it seems hot chocolate is the natural next step and it was brilliant.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
1 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
4 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cocoa
huge pinch of cinnamon
1 cup milk
In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, sugar, cocoa and cinnamon. Mix until combined. Add the milk. Place over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture is combined and nice and hot. Top with marshmallows. Serves 1.
4 comments:
Great twist on hot chocolate. I'm kind of curious about the cinnamon addition, though. How does it work with the peanut butter taste?
The first time I saw the two together was in a Dorie Greenspan recipe. It seemed like an odd combo at first but it was great! That and I love them both.
This sounds so interesting! I looove hot chocolate, I looove peanut butter, I love them together, and I'll have to see how it all comes together (with the cinnamon). I'll def give it a try!
Thanks Elizabeth!
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