The holidays are over and now it’s time to start preparing for the loveliest day of the year.

Of course, I am talking about Valentine’s Day.

It’s just filled of love, romance, and fun. So we thought it’d be a perfect time to share to you a delicious Strawberry Hot Chocolate recipe that is perfect for the love holiday.

let’s make a strawberry hot chocolate

When I think about Valentine’s Day, I think about sharing the day with the one’s you love. A loved one can be your family, friends and even pets. That is something you can certainly do on Valentine’s Day!

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Strawberry Hot Chocolate ingredients:

Here is What You Need to Make Strawberry Hot Chocolate:

• 1 Package of Fresh Strawberries
• 4 Cups of Whole Milk (you can also use have cream and have milk if you wish)
• 12 oz.  of White Chocolate Chips
• 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 7-8 Drops of Red Food Coloring
• Reddi-wip
• Pink Melting Chocolate
• Heart Sprinkles
• Blender (or food processor)
• Glass Mug or Cup
• Microwave
• Microwave Safe Bowl

directions to Make Strawberry Hot Chocolate:

Step 1

Cut off the stems of the strawberries and place them into a bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the strawberries and set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, heat up the milk and white chocolate chips over medium heat. You want to achieve a simmer and not a rolling boil. Stir constantly until all the chocolate is melted then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a blender, blend the strawberries until they are a soup-like consistency.

Step 5

Pour the strawberry puree into the white chocolate mixture and mix well.

Step 6

Add the red food coloring and stir well.  This is optional but does help achieve a deeper pink color.

Step 7

Melt the pink melting chocolate in the microwave (follow the directions on the package to melt).

Step 8

Tip your glass upside down in the pink melting chocolate and cover the rim of the glass. Allow to harden for several minutes. Tip: You can speed up the process by placing the glass into the fridge or freezer.

Step 9

Pour the strawberry hot chocolate into the glass.

Step 10

Top off with Reddi-wip and some cute heart sprinkles.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy!

Joy is Sensorial!

Laughing, playing, tasting, seeing, and enjoy the good things in life are all great examples of ways we use our senses each and every day.  Those things are even better when shared. So we are on a mission to share joy with those around us and since joy is sensorial, we will spread joy with things that heighten our senses. For today, that is this delicious drink!

With Valentine’s Day approaching  I thought this would make a great treat to share with my boys. I even found some adorable milk bottles with lids to present it in a fun way. My youngest son took to it right away!

Now I know what you are thinking, that it doesn’t seem like the healthiest of beverages. Well, it does have milk and is made with real strawberries. Plus the Reddi-wip actually only has 15 calories per “whoosh” (that sound it makes when you press the nozzle) and is made with real cream. So really, it’s only the chocolate that is giving the most calories and hey, life is worth indulging in sometimes, don’t you agree? 😉

more valentine recipe

• Try out this Easy Valentine’s Day Bark Candy Recipe.
• Your kids may enjoy this Conversation Heart Surprise Valentines Cupcakes for a treat!
• Maybe you are looking for a family celebration treat. Check out these 5 Course Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes.
• This strawberry lasagna is so tasty and delicious!

More Hot Chocolate Recipes From Kids Activities Blog

• This is the best hot chocolate mix ever!
• Check out this copycat Starbucks hot cocoa mix! So good.
• Make your own homemade salted marshmallows to go with your hot cocoa!

What did you think with this strawberry hot chocolate? Let us know in the comments below!

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