Listen, I know that nobody needs an excuse to eat Nutella. You don’t even have to put it on anything—it goes great with spoons. However, I am giving you an excuse to drink Nutella, which may not have crossed your mind yet. If we could only get Nutella-flavored oxygen into those weird oxygen bars, you could even breathe Nutella, but I may be getting a bit ahead of myself. Let’s stick to the joy of being able to drink it for now…
Nutella Hot Chocolate (makes 2 servings).
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup Nutella
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of sea salt
fresh whipped cream (optional)
Add your milk to a small pot and heat the milk over low-medium heat until warm (don’t let the milk boil; just warm it slowly).
Once the milk has warmed, add your Nutella and stir regularly with a whisk until all the spread has dissolved. Add the cinnamon and salt, and stir until combined. Pour into mug and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
This hot chocolate is a little on the rich side, but I love the combination of the cinnamon with the chocolate hazelnut goodness of the Nutella. It just adds a touch of warmth, and the dash of salt really kicks all the flavors up a notch too. I am a big fan of hot drinks in front of the fireplace as the cold weather approaches, and I think this will be a big hit in our house this year. Now let’s get working on that Nutella-flavored air—who’s with me!? xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with Stella from A Beautiful Mess actions.
97 Comments
This is ridiculous!!! YUMMMO!
I’ve just made it ! It’s delicious, but one cup will be enough, it feeds quite well !!
Jif has a salted caramel hazelnut spread. If you use that verses the regular Nutella and (maybe) skip the cinnamon… OMG it is for flipping delicious!
Just made this and it is amazing! Thanks for the recipe Laura!
Oh my god! I need to try this now
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you had me at nutella <3
I’m lactose intolerant but I’m sure this would taste wonderful made with lactose free milk sans whipped cream 😀
Amazing!Definitely giving it a try.
Yum! Yum! Yum! This looks amazing! I will def. be trying this out once the weather gets a bit cooler. Thanks!
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Nutella is my favorite anything 🙂
Looks amazing! Perfect for the upcoming months! I’m a huge fan of chocolate.. (of course)
I really need to try this!
I cracked up! I am reading this post eating Nutella off… ::drum roll:: a spoon.
This sounds amazing! I need to go buy Nutella like, right now!
this sounds so good!
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Just sent this as a link to my friend who is obsessed with Nutella. Why does something so amazing have to be so fatty!
In PR since he have hot weather we have Nutella frappes’s… AMAZING!
Hmm, that’s odd! Maybe add it in at the end when the liquid is hot and whisk while you sprinkle it slowly? Glad it tasted good though!
Laura 🙂
I made something similar last winter (without the cinnamon and cream) will have to try it this way next time. It sounds delicious!
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I tried this last night with my boyfriend, and we both LOVED it! Great receipe!
I just received a sample of Nutella in the mail yesterday! Looking forward to making this for the kiddos…the weather has finally cooled down here in Houston! Thanks for sharing…
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OMG! You are a genius! I’m off to Tesco’s to get a jar of Nutella!! Oh, and some milk…
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This looks heavenly! xx
I have my own Nutella hot chocolate recipe: http://racheerachheats.blogspot.com/2014/01/nutella-hot-chocolate.html
How fun that we used the same friggin’ mug! I topped mine with homemade marshmallows that I toasted. Extra decadent!
Omg. You had me at Nutella. Love.
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Oh my, this looks super yummy. Can’t wait to try it myself on a cold night in xx
This sounds dreamy, so easy too! Thanks for sharing 🙂 x
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I will be making this today!
This could be the most perfect recipe you’ve posted. So easy and so… Nutella!
xx,
E.
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Oh wow this looks amazing. I’m instantly craving nutella!
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This looks delicious!
Siobhan xx
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I made this last night and it was AMAZING!! Although I found that the Cinnamon didn’t mix into it very well and sunk to the bottom? Still delicious though. The salt made it even better!
Oh sweet sugary goodness this looks delicious and a perfect treat now it’s getting a bit chillier!
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You just made my day! I’m a huge fan of hot chocolate in the colder seasons, but Nutella? I never thought of it,
I’m definitely trying it this weekend. Thank you!
i will definitely try it this weekend…cant wait…maybe i´ll try it today 😉
looks soo delicious and i always love new hot chocolat recipes
thanks a lot 🙂
Just a positively lovely drink! No need for convincing here….I am ON THIS!
My favourite sentence, too :-)!
I live the in US Virgin islands it’s 80 degrees or hotter every single day so I shared it on facebook urging someone in a cold climate to please try this. HOLY DELISH.
Definitely one of those recipes to use when it starts to get really cold! Perfect Sunday night drink!
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This sounds amazing, I love cinnamon and Nutella but never thought of adding salt before. I love the cinnamon jar by the way.
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I’m definitely going to make this for my husband and I. Looks and sounds delicious.
Now this could get dangerous. I try not to keep Nutella in my house because I can eat an entire jar in less than a week… but I might just have to go buy a jar this weekend!
MMMMM! Looks scrumptious!
wow! wow! wow! all I have to say about this post is amen! I cannot wait to try this. Happy Thursday ABM family 🙂
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oh my god heaven juice
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Basically, my life, on a scale of one to ten, before I read this post, was a solid 8. You just kicked up to a 9.5 with this. Thank you and bless you! <3
Love this. I can’t wait to try it 😉 where can I get a milk bottle with lid like that? I love it
i’m obsessed with nutella! this is great : )
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Can’t believe ive never thought of doing that, great idea ill definitely use it
I’ve made hot chocolate before with hazelnut milk and melted chocolate. Tastes like nutella and it’s dairy free!
Good idea! I am a long time nutella lover. This sounds cozy and delish.
That looks so good.
this should be a sin!!!!!
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SOOO yummy!
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HEAVEN !
Oh, I’m so going to make this….slightly salty….delicious!! What a great, accessible, recipe! [if rather dangerous in terms of calories!!]
That makes me want to jump up, run to get Nutella and make it!
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“Listen, I know that nobody needs an excuse to eat Nutella. You don’t even have to put it on anything—it goes great with spoons.” haha! so funny.
This looks yum…
xo
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haven’t eaten nutella for months, now there’s a reason to buy some 🙂
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My oh my this just looks so scrummy x
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Awwww, thanks! That sounds delish as well!
Laura 😉
Great idea, and looks so good. Would kill for a cup right now! Love your photos too. Even looking at them made me relax a little… haha. 🙂
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Hahaha I can confirm that it goes great with spoons… and even fingers 🙂
Yum! I can’t wait to try this!
Oh my goodness, yes please right now! I’m putting nutella on my grocery list because I am so going to make this!
xo
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Already tried this recipe!!!! So amazing.
I am for sure trying this! I love love nutella!
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Ummmmm this looks incredible. trying this next week once it finally cools off in LA.
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Oh nutella how I love you in all your delicious forms.
MhhMM!! As if simple hot chocolate isn’t good enough!
Yum!!! This will definitely be a must try, thanks for sharing 🙂
laura you are the funniest person ever, I love your posts. i don’t drink milk but let’s talk about how good this could be with coconut milk…yesssss I think so.
Aw god I need to try this asap! x
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sounds DELISH!!
I can’t wait to try this out!! Thank you for the great idea 🙂
This actually sounds like the most incredible thing EVER! I’m definitely going to give this a go 🙂
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This would be so brilliant to serve during the winter. Pinning!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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Whaaaaat? OMG I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this! Now I wonder what a nutella flavoured latte would taste like?
naughty deliciousness…
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I have made a version of this recipe before and I am here to attest, it is MIND-BLOWING. I never make regular hot chocolate after having this. Love the idea of a dash of sea salt for that salty-sweet flavor profile.
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You’re spoon! Where it is from?
This is ingenieus!! Perfect for the upcoming cold months 🙂
Liefs,
Yara
Great blog. The choccolate is perfect. I’m going to do it by myself.
This looks to good to be true?
This looks insanely good! I’ve kind of sworn off of hot chocolate, mostly just because the powdered stuff is kind of disappointing. But this looks delicious and easy to make! I think it’s time for a treat. 🙂
Sooo, now I’m thinking nutella latte could be a thing! A very delicious thing. Yum!
We’re having a holiday party on Dec. 6 and I might try to make a huge batch of this. Crockpot maybe?
Carley, I’m with ya! As soon as I read the title to this post, I said, “Yes, please.” YUM! Everything is better with Nutella!! Great idea, Laura!!
Yummy! I’m going to have to try this out! I’ve made some Nutella Milk before and it was sooooo delicious, so I can only imagine how great this would be too.
xoxo
Taylor
“It goes great with spoons” – made me laugh out loud, that’s the way I usually go 😉
It sounds amazing! Definitely going to give this a try!!
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True story. Just opened a jar of nutella and I’m eating it off the spoon. Clicked on my bloglovin feed and here you are with this hot chocolate. Oh my gosh. So good. I want it all the time!
This is a beautiful hot chocolate! I own a cafe, and we started a new winter hot choc menu last week – maybe I need to do a little Nutella special one?!
Yes please!
I’m on a huge hot chocolate kick now that the weather is getting colder and this sounds just delightful!
Thanks for sharing, Laura 🙂
-Carley
xx