Nutella Chocolate Milk
on Jun 15, 2023, Updated Apr 02, 2025
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This Nutella Chocolate Milk is the tastiest hack for chocolate milk lovers. This easy recipe transforms what would normally be tossed into an incredible treat. And it could not be easier to make: When your 🍫 Nutella jar is about 95% empty, simply add your favorite hot 🥛 milk (cow, almond, oat, whatever you love) to the jar, secure the lid, and shake vigorously. Voila: Nutella hot chocolate! You can also cool down the mixture and enjoy it as chocolate milk. Either way, totally delicious.
Why You’ll Love Nutella Chocolate Milk
Food waste is the worst, and this Nutella Chocolate Milk recipe makes sure you enjoy every last bit of the chocolate 🌟 gold left in that jar. This easy recipe transforms what would normally be tossed into an incredible treat that kids and adults will both go wild for. The beauty of it is that you can use whatever milk you enjoy and you can enjoy it ♨️ warm or chilled for a cold treat.
How to Prepare Nutella Chocolate Milk
♨️ Warm your favorite milk (cow, almond, oat, etc.) in a small pot on the stove, or in a bowl in the microwave.
🌀 Next, add the hot milk to the nearly empty Nutella jar, then secure the lid, and shake vigorously.
❄️ Then pour the mixture into a glass and enjoy warm, or place in the fridge to chill.
Nonna’s Tip 🥛
The amount of milk you need will depend on how much chocolate is left on the bottom of the jar. If you have a little, add 1 cup hot milk and if you have more, add 2 cups.
Variations and Substitutions for Nutella Chocolate Milk
- You can add hot coffee to the Nutella jar instead of milk for a decadent ☕cafe mocha.
- The amount of milk you need depends on how much 🍫 chocolate is left at the bottom of the jar. If you have a little, add 1 cup hot milk but if you have more, add 2 cups.
- I used unsweetened almond milk in this recipe, as I find it does not need additional sweetness from the milk. You can certainly use sweetened milk if you prefer, or add honey, agave or maple syrup instead.
- Feel free to use whatever 🥛 milk variety you love: almond, soy, oat or cow’s milk will certainly be delicious as well.
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Best Served With
- Serve Nutella Chocolate Milk as a decadent dessert with a swirl of whipped cream and chocolate shavings or 🍫 cocoa powder sprinkled overtop.
- Serve this affogato-style by pouring the warm milk over a scoop of vanilla 🍨 ice cream or gelato.
- Take this Nutella Chocolate Milk recipe to a whole other level by using my Homemade Nutella recipe.
Common Questions
You can use any milk you prefer, such as cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. The flavor may vary slightly depending on the milk you choose.
You can either warm the milk in a small pot on the stove over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Heat until it is hot but not boiling.
For me, the Nutella is sweet enough, but you can certainly use sweetened non-dairy milk if you prefer.
Nutella Chocolate Milk
Ingredients
- 1 almost empty large jar of Nutella
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, use whatever milk you enjoy
Instructions
- Warm your milk of choice (cow, almond, oat, etc.) in a small pot on the stove, or a bowl in the microwave.
- Add the hot milk to the nearly-empty Nutella jar, secure the lid, and shake vigorously. Voila: hot chocolate!
- For cold chocolate milk, simply cool down the mixture in the refrigerator and enjoy.
My Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My kids thought I was a genius with this trick! So chocolatey and delicious warm or cold.