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.
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Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
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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
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Yummy! I am going to try this. But I really just want to know where to get those mugs!?!
hey this sounds great. yes id love to know if you can use real chocolate instead? and also it makes so much – how long can you keep it in the fridge and just reheat? thanks
I haven’t tried it with real chocolate instead of the cocoa powder so I’m not sure! I would only keep it a couple days, but use your best judgement.
Instead of cocoa powder can you use real chocolate, like a Ghirardelli bar chopped up or chocolate chips?
I’ve never tried it that way so I’m not sure!Â
Wow! You just spoke my language! ;p Definitely going to have to try this!! 🙂 #SmallVictories
OMG i totally need this!! are you serious> i had no idea and never even thought that you could do up a recipe like this in a slow cooker
i never thought to make a drink in the crockpot, thats amazing!!!
WHUT. I’ve never thought about using my slow cooker to make drinks… but… wow. Have you tried to cut the amount of sugar? Does it change the taste drastically?
(Found you off SITSgirls Saturday.)
I just love chocolate and peanut butter, but in hot chocolate?!?!?! You hit the jackpot with this one, I am pinning this for sure, not to mention making it sometime during the winter. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Wow – this sounds and looks so good! Such a great idea to make it in the slow cooker. Pinning!
You had me at peanut butter and chocolate! I just love those 2 combos together. I’ve never made a beverage in a slow cooker before. I will have to give it a try sometime!
Now this is a flavor combo I can get on board with- looks amazing!
It is just getting cold in Tennessee and this looks like the perfect, lazy day treat! It combines two of my favorites: Chocolate and Peanut Butter. How could you go wrong? Thanks so much for linking at Totally Terrific Tuesday.
Oh my goodness, yum! Chocolate + PB!! You have my heart, I must try!
Holly @ Creatively Living
Yum, this sounds delicious! There’s no better combo than chocolate PB andddd the slow cooker makes it even easier. I’m going to try it with PB2 and see how it goes! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve always used the instant stuff, but this looks amazing, and simple to do!
These look so good, a perfect winter treat #CreativeMondays
Mmm this looks delicious! I will definitely be trying this- thanks for sharing! #creativemondays
is there a way to still make this without a slow cooker?
You could try doing it on the stovetop, but be careful to not boil it.
I’ve never tried making any beverages in my slow cooker! I’ve got a few saved to try now. I’ve always made powdered hot chocolate, but this sure looks a lot better, haha.
What a very unique and delicious way to make a cold day (or any chocolate day) craving