Minty Peppermint Cocoa
Minty Peppermint Cocoa blends rich cocoa with a cool peppermint twist, balanced by a hint of cinnamon and vanilla for cozy depth. It’s creamy, warming, and just sweet enough, perfect for a winter morning or an evening treat by the fire. Serve topped with a crushed candy cane for extra minty aroma and festive flair.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Minty Peppermint Cocoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a mug, stir together 2 tablespoons milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- 2
Microwave 3/4 cup milk on high for 2 1/2 minutes in a microwave-safe mug; pour the hot milk over the cocoa mixture and stir with the candy cane.
- Calories 144.49 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.21 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 31.21 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.3 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 14.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 23.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 181.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 20.83 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Minty Peppermint Cocoa is made with 6 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 8 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cocoa Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Milk, and Peppermint Candy Cane. Each serving provides about 144.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Minty Peppermint Cocoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Cocoa Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Milk, Peppermint Candy Cane, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Minty Peppermint Cocoa?
- About 8 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Minty Peppermint Cocoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Minty Peppermint Cocoa healthy?
- Minty Peppermint Cocoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 144.49 calories and 3.21 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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