This Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate only takes 5 minutes to prep and 2 hours to cook! It’s the easiest recipe you’ll ever make and is full of nutella!
Well. I’m back at it! Bring oooooon the holiday eat and treats! More specifically, bring on the Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate!
First of all – you guys know I’m obsessed with my crockpot. I haven’t given you guys a dessert/drink crockpot recipe, so I thought it was about that time! I’m sorry to keep you waiting for so long. 😉
PS – If you’re looking for more crockpot recipes, check out our crockpot recipe category.
Secondly – Nutella. ‘Nough said.
Lastly – it’s winter. Hot chocolate is necessary.
This crockpot nutella hot chocolate was actually a last minute decision. I was working at my computer, f.r.e.e.z.i.n.g. – shocker, I know and I’d already had three mugs of tea. A girl can only drink so much tea, you know? It was late, so I didn’t want coffee … so I decided to whip up a quick batch of hot chocolate.
I threw all my ingredients into my crockpot and let it cook on low for about 2 hours – which was perfect, because while it cooked I had to venture outside and go to my PureBarre class < — obsessed and run to the grocery store.
By the time I came back, I was even more freezing than before, but this time, I had crockpot nutella hot chocolate waiting for me.
Trevor, Teddy, and I snuggled up on the couch, watched While You Were Sleeping, and sipped on our hot chocolate. Ahhh. It was great. ♡
Now. Reasons why this crockpot nutella hot chocolate > all other hot chocolate.
Before I tell you, though, I have a confession. My favorite hot chocolate comes from a gas station. 😱
Did I really just say that? “Casey’s General Store” , I kid you not, has the best hot chocolate. When Trevor and I were living at our loft in Cedar Rapids, we lived right around the corner from a Casey’s and Trevor would often surprise me with a cup after work during the winter months. #keeper
Ever since, I’ve been a HUGE hot chocolate snob, so I was very pleasantly surprised when I finally made a homemade hot chocolate recipe that could stand up to my beloved gas station hot chocolate.
Everyone has their guilty pleasures…right? 😉
But back to it: Reasons why crockpot nutella hot chocolate > all other hot chocolate (even the gas station kind).
Reason #1: It’s literally the easiest thing you’ll ever make.
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- Whisk in ingredients: skim milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, nutella, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Cook on low until warm.
- Drink your weight in hot cocoa. Btw – Hot chocolate or hot cocoa? I typically call it hot chocolate.
Reason #2: The crockpot somehow magically keeps it at the perfect temperature. Once it’s finished “cooking” the warm setting keeps the hot chocolate at the best sippable temperature.
Reason #3: Nutella. Need I say more?
Reason #4: It makes a TON! Perfect for a party, or maybe for the kids after they’ve had their fun in the snow? ⛄
Reason #5: It just tastes amazing. It’s rich – but not too rich, it’s creamy, it’s chocolate-y, and of course, it’s nutella-y.
Make this crockpot nutella hot chocolate and all your wintery blues will go away.
Promise.
– Jennifer
What’s your favorite hot chocolate flavor? Show me the yummy!
Crockpot Nutella Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- Pour all ingredients into crockpot and whisk together until fully combined.
- Cover and heat on LOW for 2 hours, or until hot chocolate is hot.
- Whisk before serving!
Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Cynthia
I usually buy whole milk. Do you think I can use this instead of skim milk?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Absolutely! It’ll just be a littler richer 🙂
Kayla
Hi! I stumbled across your page on Pinterest. The sweet potato fries and 3 dipping sauces. I happened to see a place called Parlor City and realized you’re from CR! So am I! Yes Casey’s has some tasty hot chocolate! Anyway always glad to see an Iowan doing so well! Can’t wait to try some of your recipes ❤️
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Small world!! Trevor and I were both born and raised in Cedar Rapids 🙂 I hope you love all the recipes, Kayla!!
Lori
Is it 2 minutes or 2 hours cook time?
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Two hours 🙂
Karen Brager
Hi! My daughter is lactose intolerant – I can substitute the skim milk with lactose free milk but any ideas on the condensed milk?? Note, Nutella I think has dairy but she seems to tolerate that just fine and it’s usually worth it even if it gives her a little bellyache but she stays completely away from straight milk…
Thanks! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Karen
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Karen! I’ve seen homemade dairy free sweetened condensed milk recipes that you could use to replace the condensed milk in this recipe. This recipe for coconut condensed milk gets good reviews. I hope that helps! If your daughter likes nutella and hot chocolate, she’ll love this recipe! I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try it with the homemade condensed milk! 🙂 Happy Friday!