Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate
That first sip of Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate feels like wrapping your hands around a warm hug—silky, sweet, and utterly comforting. This festive drink combines creamy Nutella, real cocoa, and a touch of vanilla for homemade magic in a crockpot.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk (or oat milk for a vegan twist)
- 1.5 cups Nutella (classic or hazelnut-free spread works too)
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed if you like deep chocolate notes)
- 0.66 cup granulated sugar (swap coconut sugar for a milder flavor)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (Madagascar or Tahitian for floral notes)
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt (balances sweetness)
- Whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or a quick swipe of butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until there are no lumps.
- Pour milk into the crockpot, then stir in the Nutella and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle your cocoa-sugar mixture over the milk-Nutella blend. Gently stir to integrate—no need to rush.
- Set the crockpot to Low and let it work its magic for 2–2½ hours. Give it a stir at the 60-minute mark: you’re looking for a uniform, velvety consistency.
- After about two hours, sample a spoonful. Adjust sweetness or darkness of chocolate as needed.
- Ladle into mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
Notes
Use room-temperature milk for even heating. Experiment with different milk and cocoa varieties for personalized flavors. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for quick chocolate treats.