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9 November 14, 2014 Drinks

{Skinny} Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa Mix

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! 

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A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

I declare Friday’s we consume all things chocolate.

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

Sorta like on Wednesday’s we wear pink.

Except less Mean Girls. And more kumbaya.

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

If there is one beverage that puts me on the fast track back to my ten year old self, hot cocoa takes the crown. Back to the days of Swiss Miss packets, cans full of Reddi Whip that we would shoot back like shots and handfuls of mini marshmallows. Those were the days.

Beyond hot cocoa letting me relive my glory days, it reminds me of many holidays and weekends spent at my Nana’s house.  The mornings I would spend with her are irreplaceable. She would fix me a breakfast of whole wheat toast, as it was the best in the land.  With a smear of butter and I was in heaven.  And along the side was a warm cup of cocoa. Overflowing with melty, gooey marshmallows that I would sip up first, then request more.  As I drank my cocoa and my Nana, her coffee, we would chit chat. Nothing scholarly, just non sense as we have the same, dry humor.  Something we often giggle about as we don’t have to say much and we know what each other is thinking. Mostly a thought that is better left unsaid.

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mixWith Thanksgiving on the horizon, we have a family tradition that we partake in at the community my parents and Nana live at. For as long as I can remember, much like my mornings spent at my Nana’s house, we have been gathering in front of the clubhouse for a race around the lake called the Gobble Wobble.  If you would have asked me about it during college, it was more of wobble than a gobble but luckily those days are long, long gone. The intent is to burn off the millions of calories you are about to indulge in. If you ask me, I should go around the lake a few times to hit my quota! No shame.

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

After each Gobble Wobble, we gather at my Nana’s house for coffee, hot cocoa and my Aunt’s famous cinnamon rolls. We start our calorie splurging early. But her cinnamon rolls are worth every one.

This year, rather than the packets of Swiss Miss with the marshmallow gems, I will be brining my Skinny Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa mix so I can have one more bite of dessert!  A mix that takes mere minutes to throw together, is customizable and free of any unpronounceable ingredients.  Simply mix unsweetened cocoa powder, dry non fat milk, a touch of cornstarch and salt, couple spoonfuls of sugar and peanut flour. If you do not have peanut flour, or simply want regular cocoa mix, leave out it out and it is still delicious as ever. Or add a spoonful or two of peanut butter  to your cup of warm milk, add the mix and stir stir stir!

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

I don’t know about you, but peanut butter hot cocoa mix will be keeping me warm all winter long!

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup! #healthy #glutenfree #hotchocolate #mix

{Skinny} Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa Mix

A healthy hot cocoa mix with a touch of peanut butter that tastes just like you are indulging in a peanut butter cup!

2 minPrep Time

2 minTotal Time

Yields 24

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup dry nonfat milk powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup Baking stevia, like Truvia (OR 1 1/2 cup sugar)
  • 1 cup peanut flour
  • To make a glass:
  • 6-8 oz of almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • Whipped cream, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Store in an air tight container.
  3. To Make a cup of hot cocoa:
  4. Warm 6-8 oz of almond milk (or milk of choice), then add 1 Tbsp of hot cocoa mix. Stir well and top with whipped cream, if desired.
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Craving more chocolate?

Rich and decadent Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies are naturally gluten free and filled with two types of chocolate and creamy peanut butter!

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

S'mores get an update with these Toasted Marshmallow Brownies as they are made healthier with oats, applesauce, two types of chocolate and then sit on top of cinnamon sugar pretzels! #smores #brownies #marshmallows #glutenfree

Toasted Marshmallow Brownies with Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Crust

A lighter granola made with unsweetened applesauce and honey! Dark chocolate chunks, cherries and pecans make this skinny granola a decedent treat!

{Lightened Up} Dark Chocolate Chunk Cherry Granola with Pecans

If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #HOUSEWIFEINTRAININGFILES. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Comments

  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:44 am

    This sounds truly amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 7:02 am

      It definitely is! Thanks Rachel!
      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:46 am

    I had to laugh at less mean girls and more kumbaya. LOVE that movie, And this hot chocoa mix?! That picture of the drippy chocolate goodness made me wanna die! PINNED!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Glad I could make someone laugh! And yes you are doomed if you make it. I haven't been able to stop drinking it. Thanks lovely!
      Reply
  3. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:47 am

    My absolute favorite combo is chocolate peanut butter :) My favorite coffee place makes a PB cup mocha that is out of this world and I have been trying to perfect with peanut flour. In the meantime, I am totally making this today! It is a whopping 25 degrees in GEORGIA!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Omg PB mocha?! Sign me up! Love hearing that! And I feel ya..its supposed to snow here in KC tomorrow. Yuck!
      Reply
  4. Beth @ The First Year says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Oh. my. gosh. You are brilliant!!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Oh you are making me blush ;)
      Reply
  5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Ooo! I love this PB version of hot cocoa!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:01 am

      Thanks so much Anna!
      Reply
  6. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:03 am

    You're right, I need to declare every Friday drink-more-hot-cocoa day. Seriously, this mix is perfection. You combined my two favorite ingredients evah! Also, I need more pink in my life.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

      I say yes to both! Chocolate and pink! Thanks Jennie!
      Reply
  7. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Oh my gosh - that mug of hot chocolate made my mouth water with those dripping sides! I love that this hot chocolate can be perfect for gift giving! So unique, and since peanut butter is one of my favorite things, I can see this Hot Cocoa Mix and I are going to be BFFs! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

      I like BFF's! Thanks Kristi!
      Reply
  8. Lynn Lovejoy @ Order in the Kitchen says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:49 am

    oh em gee girl I love when you make my favorite things SKINNY
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Well just trying to keep us all indulging!!
      Reply
  9. heather @french press says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:00 am

    why have I never though of making PB hot cocoa, it's PERFECT
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:49 am

      I can't believe I haven't yet as well! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  10. Becky (The Cookie Rookie) says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:40 am

    LOVE this! Can't wait to try it! Gorgeous photos!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:48 am

      I hope you love it! Thanks girlie!
      Reply
  11. taylor @ greens & chocolate says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I thought hot chocolate couldn't get any better....and there you go and prove me wrong! LOVE this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Just trying to drink the most delicious hot chocolate in the process! Thanks so much girl!
      Reply
  12. Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Hot chocolate is one of my favorite Saturday morning treats (sorry coffee!), and I love peanut butter and chocolate together! Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 9:46 am

      I am with ya! I don't think there is ever a bad time for hot cocoa! Thanks Mallory!
      Reply
  13. Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    This is genius! Beautiful photos too. Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Well thank you Nicole! Much appreciated :)
      Reply
  14. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Oh this hot chocolate sounds so tasty. Love the idea of peanut butter. Thanks for sharing again at TheWeekendSocial. see you Thursday 9:00 PM EST. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you so much KC! See you then :)
      Reply
  15. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Confession: I have Swiss Miss packets in my pantry right now and busted them out the other day, but they tasted absolutely nothing like homemade. Love that this is healthier but still a warm treat.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Sometimes a child hood fav like Swiss Miss will only do! Thanks pretty lady!
      Reply
  16. Ginny McMeans says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Brilliant, smart, great, love it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks so much Ginny!
      Reply
  17. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Oh Dear Lord! This looks sooo yummy! Would love for you to share this at my new linky party starting this Saturday (tonight!!!) at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com I really ope you can make it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 15, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Sounds lovely! Thank you!
      Reply
  18. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:33 am

    Yes, I am all for chocolate on Fridays and totally laughed about the Wednesdays we wear pink line! What a wonderful family tradition at your Nana's house. Hot chocolate always brings me back to my childhood! This peanut butter and hot cocoa one look waaaay better than any I've ever had growing up though, love that it's healthier too! Pinned :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 16, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Still, to this day, I love going over there with some hot cocoa! And thanks so much!!
      Reply
  19. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:19 am

    This is sooooo oooey gooey awesome! I think your grandma would approve.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:16 am

      I agree! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  20. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    This is genius! I didn't even know you could make peanut butter hot cocoa, and this one is even giftable. Thanks for the recipe, and enjoy your gobble wobble ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 17, 2014 at 7:25 am

      I never thought of it either but it sure does work! Thanks so much Andi!
      Reply
  21. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Such an awesome twist on the usual hot cocoa mix! Peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite dessert combination...now I can have that in my hot cocoa too! And gorgeous pictures too! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 17, 2014 at 7:22 am

      I am with ya...PB & chocolate!! It sure is a great way to get your fix! Thanks so much Lindsey!
      Reply
  22. Kim says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:39 am

    That looks amazing! So cute in the mason jars!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 18, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Well thank you Kim! I appreciate it :)
      Reply
  23. Serene @ House of Yumm says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Chocolate and peanut butter could possibly be the best combination EVER! I don't think I'm ever going to want hot chocolate without peanut butter now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      I couldn't agree more! It is the best! Thanks Serene!
      Reply
  24. Jessica says

    November 27, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Instead of peanut flour which I'm not quite sure I can locate (and if I can, I'm guessing it's going to be pricey), what do you think of PB2 being used? It has sugar in it already so it could maybe be eliminated. Probably doesn't make this a "skinny hot cocoa" anymore but it could be an awesome treat. Don't ya think?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 28, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Hi Jessica! Yes PB2 could be eliminated and I wouldn't eliminate all the sugar as it could still be rather bitter. It definitely still is skinny because of the truvia! And I added a link to where you can get the peanut flour! I highly suggest getting it as it lasts a long time and is great to use as a topping for toast, yogurt, ice cream and oatmeal. Hope you enjoy!
      Reply

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