Caramel Crock Pot Hot Cocoa

WW Recipe of the Day: Crock Pot Caramel Hot Cocoa

The season for indulging in hot cocoa is short here in Phoenix.

So, when the temperatures dipped into the 30s and 40s for several days recently, I took the opportunity to make a small batch of caramel crock pot hot cocoa.

The secret ingredient?

A little bit of caramel filled milk chocolate, which I just happened to have tucked away in the pantry, stirred in just before serving.

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Surprisingly rich, sweet and creamy, considering it’s made with dry nonfat milk powder, this crock pot hot cocoa was the perfect way to take off the chill while indulging my sweet tooth.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Caramel Crock Pot Hot Cocoa?

According to my calculations, each serving has 177 calories and:

6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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5 from 1 vote

Caramel Crock Pot Hot Cocoa

By Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Rich, sweet, and creamy, this caramel crock pot hot cocoa is a delicious way to warm up on a cold winter night

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 4 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup dry skim milk powder
• ▢ 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 1 ounce chocolate covered caramel-filled candy bar
• ▢ Whipped cream or mini marshmallows (optiona)
• ▢ Sprinkle of cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions 

• I used my 1-1/2-Quart slow cooker.
• In a slow cooker, combine the skim milk powder, cocoa and sugar. Slowly add the water while whisking to avoid lumps.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 4 hours, or until hot.
• Break chocolate bar into pieces and add to the hot cocoa. Stir until completely melted.
• To serve, ladle into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and/or sprinkle of hot cocoa, if desired.

Notes

Cooking Notes: Using dry skim milk powder, helps the hot cocoa hold up for hours in the slow cooker without curdling. For an adult version, when serving, add a shot of brandy or Irish cream to the mug

Serving size: 6 ounces

6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces, Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 28.3g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 2.7g, Fiber: 1.4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

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Source: Adapted from 300 Slow Cooker Favorites (affiliate link) by Donna Marie Pye

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