Once upon a hot chocolate...

As the brisk air has slowly began to settle upon the small town I live in, what better snack to indulge in than a hot chocolate? Whether you have just got back from a day in the cold, have just woke up and want to start your day, or are settling down with netflix and your duvet: then this is for you!

All the things you'll need...

• A little mug, of course, to pop it into. It can be your favourite one that your nan bought you last year for Christmas, or even something as quaint as a little kilner jar. As long as it's safe for hot liquids, then it's perfect. 
• Some Alpro Hazelnut milk. I'm no maths genius but there truly is no specific measurement for this: just enough to fill a mug, or as much hot chocolate you'd like.
• Hot cocoa or hot chocolate powder. I went with the good ol' Cadbury's one but there are some really cool ones you can get like galaxy etc. Basically choose your fave chocolate!
• A teaspoon of nutella. All the apologies if you are allergic to nuts, perhaps you could take away the parts of this that could affect you. 
• Whipped cream for decoration
• Mini Marshmallows
• Extra hot chocolate powder to sprinkle, or you can purchase a fine powder especially for on top of your drink,

What to do?

1. First of all, take your mug or glass of choice, and fill it with as much hazelnut milk as you wish. I usually leave a small space at the top as when you add powder and nutella later on it may rise slightly (keep this in mind!). 
2. Pop it in your microwave for approximately 2 minutes so that it will melt the said nutella and hot chocolate or cocoa.
3. Once it's done, stir in three heaped teaspoons of hot chocolate powder and one teaspoon of nutella.
4. Top with whipped cream and mini marshmallows, and sprinkle a pinch of the powder on top.
5. Voila! Enjoy your hot chocolate. 

Hopefully this recipe will come in handy for you someday. This is how mine turned out. Let me know what your favourite snack is this time of the year too!