This frothy, creamy delicious homemade peppermint hot chocolate only requires three ingredients to make.
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Traditions are so much a part of the holidays and spending time together with family. Many of our traditions this time of year include hot chocolate! Some moments that always include hot chocolate are watching holiday movies, reading holiday books next to the tree, warming up by the fire on a cold night, and of course Christmas morning.
Did you know that you can make peppermint hot chocolate using cold ingredients in your Vitamix? It is so easy (only three ingredients) and you get warm, delicious, frothy and creamy hot chocolate!
I have the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series Blender with the Vitamix Aer Disc Container. This container is compatible with all full-size (classic and smart system) Vitamix blenders. Since the Aer Disc Container heats ingredients through friction it will melt the chocolate as it heats the milk and blend the chocolate and milk together.
The Vitamix Aer Disc Container is a versatile attachment that can help you master whipping, muddling, foam, and emulsifying.
- Whip: You can get more volume in less time and substitute your favorite fruits or berries for endless recipe options.
- Muddle: You can extract juice from fruit and essential oils from herbs without puréeing them. You can also chill drinks without crushing the ice.
- Foam: You can create hot or cold foam to make single servings or batches of frothy café drinks and cocktails.
- Emulsify: You can make complex, time-consuming sauces, spreads, dips, and dressings in minutes – with no whisking required.
So how does it do it? When you turn the blender on liquid ingredients are pulled through small holes in the spinning disc, aerating and emulsifying them, while ingredients like ice, fruit, and herbs are agitated but not puréed. Plus the lid doubles as a strainer to remove items you do not want in your drink.
If you are holding a party this holiday season, the Vitamix Aer Disc Container can help you make batches of handcrafted-quality cocktails in a fraction of the time.
My favorite thing about the Vitamix is that it cleans itself! Just place some dish soap and warm water in your machine and turning it on for 30 to 60 seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold skim milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to the Vitamix Aer Disc Container in the order listed.
- Select the lowest setting. Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and run for 6 minutes.
Do you have a Vitamix? What is your favorite thing to make using your blender?
