{"id":14918,"date":"2021-12-24T11:37:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14918"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:20","slug":"what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate","title":{"rendered":"What to add in Hot Chocolate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#A_few_toppings_to_sprinkle_on_your_hot_chocolate\" >A few toppings to sprinkle on your hot chocolate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Coffee\" >Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Flavoured_Marshmallows\" >Flavoured Marshmallows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Shot_of_Alcohol\" >Shot of Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Peppermint\" >Peppermint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Dark_Chocolate\" >Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Pumpkin_Spice\" >Pumpkin Spice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#White_Chocolate\" >White Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Orange_Zest\" >Orange Zest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Nutella\" >Nutella<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Caramel\" >Caramel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/what-to-add-in-hot-chocolate\/#Vanilla_Extract\" >Vanilla Extract<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Winter is a lot of fun for many reasons, but hot chocolate tops it all. While you may have your own recipe, we are here to help you add some fussy warmth to it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_toppings_to_sprinkle_on_your_hot_chocolate\"><\/span><strong>A few toppings to sprinkle on your hot chocolate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Toffee (any flavour)<br \/>\nCandy Cane (crushed or as it is)<br \/>\nWhipped Cream (in a swirl)<br \/>\nChocolate Shavings (dark and white chocolate)<br \/>\nChocolate truffles (for even more sweetness)<br \/>\nMarshmallows (with or without roasting)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out what all you can add in hot chocolate to make it a cup of joy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coffee\"><\/span><strong>Coffee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14923 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee \" width=\"434\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-hot-chocolate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Need a morning boost with some sweetness? Add a spoon of coffee to your already brewing hot chocolate to give you a big dose of energy. You can also opt for a coffee liqueur for extra energy!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flavoured_Marshmallows\"><\/span><strong>Flavoured Marshmallows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14925 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Flavoured-Marshmallows.jpg\" alt=\"Flavoured Marshmallows\" width=\"435\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Flavoured-Marshmallows.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Flavoured-Marshmallows-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, marshmallows are the holy grail of hot chocolate. However, we are taking a different turn by pouring in flavoured marshmallows, like cookie dough and mint.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shot_of_Alcohol\"><\/span><strong>Shot of Alcohol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14926 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Shot-of-Alcohol.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of Alcohol\" width=\"430\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Shot-of-Alcohol.jpg 558w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Shot-of-Alcohol-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Shot-of-Alcohol-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Shot-of-Alcohol-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s never too early or late to drink hot chocolate, so why not uplift your mood with a 15ml or 30ml shot of alcohol. Opt for Kahlua, whiskey, bourbon or Irish cream for that extra warmth.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peppermint\"><\/span><strong>Peppermint<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14927 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Peppermint.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint\" width=\"432\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Peppermint.jpg 224w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Peppermint-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Peppermint-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is never too cold for mint freshness. You can either crush a mint candy or add mint extract to your drink for a cosy afternoon. If you have neither, opt for mint leaves for the same essence.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_Chocolate\"><\/span><strong>Dark Chocolate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dark-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"dark chocolate\" width=\"434\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dark-chocolate.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dark-chocolate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dark-chocolate-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every hot chocolate lovers dream is to have some bitter chocolate in their drink. The best way to achieve that is by putting a few cubes of <a href=\"\/dark-chocolates\">dark chocolate<\/a> while it&#8217;s still cooking.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumpkin_Spice\"><\/span><strong>Pumpkin Spice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14929 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pumpkin-Spice-901x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Spice\" width=\"429\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pumpkin-Spice.jpg 901w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pumpkin-Spice-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pumpkin-Spice-768x873.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pumpkin-Spice-810x921.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add some flavour to your regular hot chocolate with pumpkin spice. A dash of it will leave you feeling warm and joyful for hours.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Chocolate\"><\/span><strong>White Chocolate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14930 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"White Chocolate\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/White-Chocolate-810x810.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not a chocolate fan? Ditch the traditional cocoa-based hot chocolate by adding in the white one. You can use either white chocolate chips or pieces.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orange_Zest\"><\/span><strong>Orange Zest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14931 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Orange-Zest.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Zest\" width=\"423\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Orange-Zest.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Orange-Zest-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This may sound a bit absurd but adding orange zest to your hot chocolate while it&#8217;s still brewing will leave you in awe. The subtle taste and smell of the orange will make you thank us later.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutella\"><\/span><strong>Nutella<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nutella.jpg\" alt=\"Nutella\" width=\"426\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nutella.jpg 560w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nutella-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nutella-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every chocolate lover&#8217;s dream is to enter the hot chocolate season, and it is incomplete without a spoonful of Nutella.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caramel\"><\/span><strong>Caramel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Caramel.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel\" width=\"431\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Caramel.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Caramel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Caramel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Caramel-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Is your hot chocolate not sweet enough? Instead of adding sugar or chocolate chunks, go for a spoon of caramel syrup. The sweet richness of caramel will give a lovely twist to your otherwise mundane hot chocolate drink.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vanilla_Extract\"><\/span><strong>Vanilla Extract<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14934 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate-1024x970.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla Extract hot chocolate\" width=\"457\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate-1024x970.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate-768x728.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate-810x767.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Vanilla-Extract-hot-chocolate.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you can add vanilla extract to your brownies and <a href=\"\/cakes\">cakes<\/a>, why not to your hot chocolate? Bring in more sweetness and smoothness with a small spoon of the vanilla extract while your drink is in progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is a lot of fun for many reasons, but hot chocolate tops it all. While you may have your own recipe, we are here to help you add some fussy warmth to it. 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