Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate is a homemade hot chocolate with peanut butter. It is a peanut butter lover’s dream. This hot chocolate recipe is so simple to prepare and serve your family or a crowd.
We don’t often think about using our slow cooker to make beverages, but it can be done—and it can be done deliciously! I’ve made a few drinks in my slow cooker over the past few years, including this Gingerbread Latte recipe. My girls love hot chocolate, and instead of making the instant stuff, we have been enjoying homemade hot chocolate, slow cooker style!
You’ll also like this Red Velvet Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Creamer, and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate!
Is there a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? It’s a match made in sweet heaven.
With the cold weather here to stay, I know that my slow cooker will be very busy. This recipe is easy to make and a yummy way for my girls to warm up after a long day at school. It may not be the healthiest drink, but it sure tastes good.
Ingredients
Since this is a peanut butter hot chocolate, it is extra decadent. I use cocoa powder, milk, chocolate syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, sugar, and more to create an outstanding recipe. You will love the rich, silky, smooth flavor this hot chocolate offers.
What is the Best Milk to Use?
I find that whole milk offers a great flavor. Using a lower percentage of milk won’t be as rich when you are ready to serve it up. But the choice is totally up to you on what percentage of milk you use. I wouldn’t do anything under 2% milk.
Will the Milk Curdle in a Slow Cooker?
The milk will not curdle as it is heated in the slow cooker because you are heating it nice and slow instead of turning up to high heat and boiling the milk. You don’t want the milk to heat too high, or you will have a curdled and burned mess.
The slow cooker is the perfect appliance to make hot chocolate.
Toppings
- Marshmallows
- Peanuts
- Peanut Butter
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (I like the mini ones)
- Drizzle of chocolate or melted peanut butter
- Sprinkles
- Dusting of cocoa or cinnamon
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate shavings
Storage Instructions
Any leftover hot chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. You can warm it up by the cup in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you want to make this drink ahead of time, you can. Then just place it back in the slow cooker, cook on low until warm, and then serve.
I suggest warming it on the stovetop on low and slow reheating. You do not want this mixture to boil, or you could burn or scald the milk. So, turn it on low, stir often, and let it reheat slowly.
Hot Drink Recipes
Follow me on Instagram @simplystacieblog, Facebook at Simply Stacie, TikTok @simplystacierecipes or Pinterest at @simplystacie and let me know how you liked this recipe and my other recipes.
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
SAVE THIS RECIPE!
Enter your email and we’ll send this recipe to your inbox.
Video
Ingredients
- 9 cups milk I like whole milk
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups hot water
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- whipped cream for garnish, if desired
- chopped peanuts for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, hot water, chocolate syrup, and vanilla, whisk to combine. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Uncover and whisk well to combine, add peanut butter and whisk to incorporate. Cover and cook for 10-20 more minutes on high.
- Serve and garnish with whipped cream and nuts. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Did you make this recipe?
I’d love to see it! Make sure to share it on your favorite social platform.
Want Even More Recipes?
Join Moms Best Recipes to find more delicious family recipes.
free ebook!
The Best of Simply Stacie
When you subscribe to the newsletter for the latest updates!
Can you make this with almond milk?
I haven’t tried it with Almond Milk, but I think it would be ok
Do you have the measurements of the ingredients for 2 cups instead of 9? I would love to make this but I don’t need 9 cups, there are only 2 of us in the house…
how do I scale this down to for 2?
Now you have my attention 🙂 This is the best one I’ve ran across yet decadent and creamy !! The peanut butter stood out just right in this , not too much bit just enough the chocolate sure made it’s presence know But in a smooth way Chocolate lovers will love this and the whip topping on top it just put the , some would say the Cherry on top Lol ” I say absolutely I however put a finely chopped miniature Hershey’s on top Just a tiny Bit 🙂 My girl friends were in Love with these !! You Nailed this recipe !! If you haven’t tried it Go For It !!!
OH my goodness….gotta save this one to make…. I love anything with peanut butter…and this would be great with a hot cocoa!! can’t wait to make this!!
Thanks for sharing,i can’t wait to try this !
Oh wow this sounds delicious and for someone with a sweet tooth this would be a heavenly treat. Your pictures have my mouth watering.
Such a great idea to make it in the slow cooker,i can’t wait to make this on the weekend when the grandkids come over.