Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe

Red velvet hot cocoa in a glass mug topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.

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Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Recipe

Elevate your favorite drink with the rich flavors of this quick and easy three ingredient red velvet hot cocoa recipe!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $1.00

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix or a 1 ounce hot cocoa packet
8 ounces warm/hot milk
⅛ -¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring or 1 ½-2 teaspoons red beet powder

Instructions

Add the hot cocoa mix, hot milk, and food coloring (or beet powder) to a 12 ounce mug. Stir together with a spoon or handheld frother until combined.
2 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix, 8 ounces warm/hot milk, ⅛ -¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring or 1 ½-2 teaspoons red beet powder
Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles, if desired.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Prep Tips - A handheld frother works best to stir these ingredients together. A spoon works, just have some patience for the ingredients to come together. It may take 1-2 minutes of stirring. If the hot cocoa is not red enough, add more food coloring or beet powder. The red beet powder we used did not alter the flavor of the hot cocoa, but depending on the brand used, there may be a slightly earthy flavor.

Flavor Additions - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract may be added to the hot cocoa, if desired.

Calories calculated using whole milk.

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