This green dinosaur hot chocolate can be made in minutes and is topped with the most heavenly chocolate whipped cream—so delicious!
How to Make Dinosaur Hot Chocolate
- Whisk it: Add the heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar to a processor and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate: Combine the white chocolate and milk in a pot and heat on medium-low, whisking continuously until smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Prepare to serve: Add a few drops of green food coloring to the chocolate milk and stir to combine. Divide between mugs. Top with chocolate whipped cream. Decorate with sprinkles and serve.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Hot Chocolate
Mint chocolate twist: Add a quarter teaspoon of peppermint extract to the hot chocolate.
Vegan option: Replace the regular milk with almond milk and use dairy-free white chocolate chips and coconut whipped cream.
Hazelnut twist: Stir in two tablespoons of hazelnut spread into the hot chocolate.
Coconut-flavored: Replace white chocolate chips with coconut milk, a quarter cup of coconut sugar, and a dash of coconut extract.
Caramel hot chocolate: Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream for an extra sweet treat.
Spicy twist: Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper into the hot chocolate.
Orange infusion: Stir in half a teaspoon of orange zest into the hot chocolate.
Mocha twist: Mix one tablespoon of instant coffee powder into the hot chocolate.
Matcha version: Substitute white chocolate chips with matcha white chocolate for a unique green tea flavor.
Peanut butter version: Swirl in two tablespoons of peanut butter into the hot chocolate for a creamy, nutty taste.
Green Dinosaur Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate:
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- green food gel coloring
For the chocolate whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dinomite Sprinkles
Notes
- Whipping cream tip: Ensure the heavy whipping cream is cold for best results when whipping; chilled cream whips faster.
- Food coloring: Add green food gel coloring gradually until the desired shade is achieved; a little goes a long way.
- Whipped cream texture: Beat the cream until stiff peaks form for a fluffy topping. Don’t over-mix.
- Serving recommendation: Serve with a plate of chocolate chip cookies for dipping.
